Buyer's Guide

As the publishing partner of ACA, Healthy Learning develops and produces products that are promoted and distributed through the ACA Bookstore, including books, DVDs and CD-Roms. Healthy Learning also offers brokered products for purchase on the ACA Bookstore website.

In 2000, ACTIVE Network® pioneered online camp management technology to make life easier for both camp directors and families. Our vision was to transform today’s youth into an active generation by providing superb technology tools that empower camp organizers (just like you) to deliver life-changing experiences to children. In 2016, with more than 3,000 camp and youth program customers, the largest team of camp technology experts in the industry, and more than a million camper registrations powered by ACTIVE every year, you and your campers continue to inspire us. We’re more determined than ever to get – and keep – our youth active! ACTIVE’s Camp & Class Manager is an all-in-one online registration, camp management and marketing software solution. Whether you run overnight summer camps, day camps, sports camps and clinics, art classes, educational camps, or other types of programs, our cloud-based software is at your side to lighten your load and help you make smart, data-driven decisions. Camp & Class Manager not only takes care of your registration and marketing so you can stay focused on your business, staff and participants, we’re a partner in your mission to impact lives. Learn more at www.ACTIVEcamps.com

Whether they are climbing Mt. Everest, locked in the Smithsonian's dinosaur exhibit, or searching for Houdini's skeleton key, teams will work collaboratively to solve puzzles, use crack codes, and advance through a series of themed challenges --virtually! All your camp needs is one computer and a screen. Perfect for evening programming, rainy days, after-school programs, and cabin competitions. $1000 for 10 weeks unlimited use per camp location for this summer resource. info@brainchase.com

Since 1995, Camp Scheduling Pro software saves you time so you can spend more time with the campers. Best of all, campers get what they want! The software amazingly matches camper or group requests with your own custom schedule, providing the best outcome possible. Being the scheduling hero means less work. And More Camp! Camp Scheduling Pro www.campscheduling.com

At Chaco, we believe that outdoor adventure, travel, and community enrich life. Born on the river in 1989, Chaco builds premium footwear and accessories for the outdoor-minded. What originally started as sandals for river guides has evolved into a collection of sandals, shoes, and boots that feature the Chaco LUVSEAT™, a uniquely contoured platform that provides superior support and alignment for all-day comfort. We choose simple, functional designs and durable materials to produce versatile products to enable a lifetime of adventure.

As you strive to make a positive difference in the work you do, it is important to have a partner that is uniquely focused on protecting facilities like yours and understands the emotional strength, physical effort and depth of resources required to serve others. As a specialty insurance carrier for camps and conference centers, Church Mutual® is committed to protecting your organization so you have the peace of mind to focus on what matters. We offer a wide range of insurance coverages to meet your needs and budget. Call for a quote to learn more and visit our website to review the safety materials available for camps and conference centers: https://www.churchmutual.com/112/Safety-Resources-for-Camps-and-Conference-Centers

Fansidea has been deeply engaged in custom sportswear and team uniforms for more than 17 years. We specialize in customizing jerseys, jackets, polos, shorts, hoodies, hats & T-shirts at the most affordable price. Our amazing designers challenge themselves to update 200+ styles monthly to give our customers the most choices. We always stand behind our athletic apparel for its quality and manufacturing. Feel free to explore our website and get in touch!

Jumbula Online Registration & Camp/Class Management System. Improve your registration process, cut down on admin work time, and grow your camps. Make it easy for your clients to find, register, and pay for camps from the comfort of their homes, 24/7. See why thousands of camp providers choose Jumbula to handle their camp registration and management needs!

LifeTRAVELED American Camp Exchanges (ACE) Program helps camps create a memorable and meaningful summer by hiring international camp counselors and support staff on the BridgeUSA Camp Counselor and Summer Work & Travel visas. Through cultural exchange, campers, counselors, and support staff will celebrate diversity, learn new perspectives, and inspire global curiosity. Our camps have access to a database of participants with skills to enhance the camp’s activities and create an environment where campers can blossom into the truest versions of themselves.

LUCA is a modern bookkeeping and accounting firm that marries cloud-based technology with a passion for seeing small businesses and nonprofits thrive. We empower and equip organizations with real-time visibility into their financial operations (bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, expense management, etc) so they can make informed and strategic decisions. We’re driven by relationships to create operational efficiencies through technology and help win back one of your most valuable resources: time.

Praesidium is a leading innovator of scientifically-based solutions designed to transform the way organizations approach the prevention of sexual abuse. For over 30 years, Praesidium’s expertise, consulting, and solutions have helped foster safer environments for children, vulnerable adults, staff, volunteers, and all parties involved.

Picnic Tables, Benches, Charcoal Grills, Campfire Rings, Wheelchair Accessible Tables and Benches and Grills and Firerings, Trash and Recycling Receptacles and Lids, Animal Proof Trash Containers, Pet Waste Stations, Bike Racks, Lantern Poles, Flag Poles, Utility Tables, Traffic Barriers, Planters, Hot Coal Ash Disposal Bins, More. Please contact Customer Service for information, quotations and orders. ACA Business Affiliate for 20 years!

Redwoods uses caring to create change. We provide insurance and management consulting to socially responsible, youth-serving organizations. Our work is to serve, and our purpose is to transform. We use data gathered through insurance to guide behavior through consulting. So that together with our customers, we bring prevention to the forefront and healing to all.

Trinity/HPSI is a free national purchasing group where member camps can access aggressive pricing contracts with vendors across multiple industries. Significant savings are available with 15 broadline foodservice distributors throughout the country as well as multiple janitorial suppliers. As an ACA/Trinity/HPSI member, you will also be able to save on purchases from great companies like Lowe’s, Staples, Office Depot, John Deere, Pepsi, Sherwin-Williams, Leslie’s Pool Supplies, FedEx, T-Mobile, Ecolab, Network Services, Waxie, HD Pro Institutional, HD Supply, Direct Supply, Guest Supply, Grainger, The Original Mattress Factory, Farmer Brothers, Cushman/EZ-GO, NE Camp Discounter, R&W Rope and many more! As the ACA’s official GPO partner, Trinity/HPSI collectively saves ACA members millions every year! There are no obligations with free membership in Trinity/HPSI, and the setup process is simple. Contact us for a free cost analysis or to learn more about available programs. Join today and start saving!

The RowSUP is an ingenious new take on the SUP and offers the freedom of both stand up paddle boarding and rowing in one unique package.