Camp Professionals

Explore the many benefits of becoming a member of ACA, NY & NJ. From boutique customer service to discounts on professional development, we offer our members a personalized experience to assist with improving your own professional development and your camp’s program.

Accreditation continues to be a parent’s best evidence of a camp’s commitment to health and safety. Take that next step and join hundreds of camps who have taken their camp to the next level by becoming Accredited by the American Camp Association.

Our association hosts various professional development opportunities including the Tri-State CAMP Conference, the largest camp conference in the world. Browse our offerings and attend our professional development opportunities to gain knowledge on current camp trends and issues affecting the camp industry.

One of the best ways to grow as a camp professional is to network with others in the industry. Discover the many opportunities throughout the year to get together to share ideas and collaborate. From affinity groups to round table discussions, there is something offered for everyone.

ACA is at the forefront of legislative issues affecting the summer camp industry. Whether on the regional or national level, we are advocating for our camps and putting dollars behind the issues that matter most to our members.

Let the American Camp Association, NY and NJ be your go-to for engaging on-site staff trainings all year round. Our training program is designed for all youth-serving organizations including: summer camps, after-school programs, parks and recreation, community centers or anything in between. We work closely with our training clients to customize a staff training program to fit your organization’s needs and audience.

Our organization provides expert consulting services to summer camps and organizations looking to develop and enhance their program. The ACA, NY and NJ team are experienced professionals who can focus on areas such as: facility, budget, program, staff training and leadership structure. Each consulting job is unique and our team will take the time to evaluate your camp/organization’s current practices and provide feedback, recommendations and specific strategies for improving.

Our organization has a dedicated public relations professional here to promote the value of camp and assist you with your media needs.

We have a dedicated Camper Placement Specialist who speaks with numerous parents each year, recommending only Accredited camps to families and caregivers. As a member of our organization, your camp is recommended to parents and listed on our Find-A-Camp database.  We never charge our member camps a fee for referrals.