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Camp is one of the most valuable experiences you can provide for your child. From confidence building experiences to learning how to do things independently, it’s where a child gains important life skills that will help them develop into well-rounded adults.

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The Value of Camp

In today’s busy world, camp allows kids to just be kids. They become part of a caring community where they take a break from their screens and connect face-to-face with peers and counselors. From sports to water activities to art and more, camp is the place where your child can be their best selves and discover passions they didn’t even know they had!

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How to Choose a Camp

Whether you are looking for your child to attend camp for the whole summer or just a few weeks, we are here to help. There are many wonderful camps to choose from and you want to make sure you are finding one that will be the best fit for your child based on your child’s interests and your family’s values. Let us help you find the right camp for your child!

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Why Choose an Accredited Camp

There is nothing more important than making sure your child is safe. When beginning your camp search, the best evidence a family or caregiver has about a camp’s commitment to safety is by choosing a camp that is Accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA Accreditation means that a camp goes beyond the state’s basic licensing requirements to address specific areas of programming, personnel, health care, emergency response, management practices, and youth development.

Summer Camps in the News

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Resident Camp Tours & Conference

This year’s conference will bring us to Maine to tour camps Takajo, Manitou, Somerset, Laurel, Fernwood, and Laurel South. The registration fee includes two lunches, two dinners, and bus travel […]

EPIC Fall Retreat

Join us for a fun and engaging day at Gate Hill Day Camp, exclusively for EPICs! This annual event is the perfect blend of unwinding after summer with classic camp fun, […]

Day Camp Tours & Conference 2025

Paying tribute to camp legend Ben Appelbaum, the Day Camp Conference is a day dedicated to touring day camps as an opportunity to see other camps’ facilities and bring back […]

Tax Savings for Camps: A Webinar by Citrin Cooperman

Tax Savings for Camps: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Join us for a webinar presented and sponsored by Citrin Cooperman exclusively for ACA, NY & NJ members. During our hour […]

Special Needs Camps Affinity Group Meeting

Join us as we explore the essential resources that camp professionals need to successfully run either inclusive camps or programs designed exclusively for campers with special needs. Together, we’ll highlight […]

Tech at Camp Affinity Group Meeting

The Tech at Camp Affinity Group is a space designed for camp professionals interested in expanding their technical capacities at camp to share knowledge, ask questions, and network with like-minded […]

2025 Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE Join us for our virtual Annual Meeting to hear from the ACA, NY & NJ Board President and staff on what ACA, NY & NJ has been […]

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Interested In Working At Camp?

There is no better summer job than working at camp! When you work at a summer camp, you can make a difference in a child’s life, gain important work skills transferable to any future career, work outdoors all summer, and make friends that will last a lifetime. If you are searching for your dream summer job, look no further!

Learn More About the Best Summer Job You'll Ever Have

Learn More About the Best Summer Job You'll Ever Have

Interested in learning more about working at camp? Check out these resources that will help you discover the value of a summer camp job.