To that end, ACA partners with other organizations to advocate for quality camp experiences, and to increase the understanding of and support for the value of the camp experience for all children and families. Access detailed information about all of our government relations and public policy initiatives in the following categories below:
- Legislative Information and Advocacy
- Regulatory Information and Advocacy
- Database of State Laws and Regulations Applicable to Camp
- Issues - Education and Information
- ACA's Public Policy Collaborators
- State Camp Associations
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Recent ACA Government Relations Updates
- Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay Policies (June 2024)
- Inviting Elected Officials to Your Camp Guide (May 2023)
- State Operating Guidance for Summer (June 2022)
- State-by-State Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Plans (December 2021)
- J-1 Visa Update and Toolkit (November 2021)
- Model State Guidelines for Overnight Camp (March 2021)
- Additional Financial Relief for Camps Included in Federal Relief Bill (December 2020)
- State-by-State Advocacy Coalitions 2021
- State Advocacy Toolkit for Camps (December 2020)
- State Advocacy Toolkit for Camps (December 2020) En Español
- EH&E Briefing Sheet (November 2020)
- State Financial Stabilization Toolkit for Camps (October 2020)
- ACA Advocating for Critical Financial Support for Camps (August 2020)
- Updates from ACA's Government Relations Committee (June 2020)
- Camp Meals Tax Relief (March 2020)
