Buyer's Guide | American Camp Association

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.

Expand your programming without the cost of additional staff, training or overhead! Located adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia, ACE Adventure Resort offers guided adventures, lodging, dining and even a waterpark. Our professional and safety oriented staff will introduce your group to rafting, zip lining, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, SUP and more. A variety of budget friendly lodging options are available like primitive camping, platform tents, and bunkhouses. Students love our STEM outdoor education activities in geology, hydrology, ecology and waterpark STEM!

BeAKid takes registration, payments, forms, and overall experience of managing the camp to a whole new level. Our goal is to make the parent experience of registration and payments easy and familiar. Our product offers incredible design and UX for parents and the service providers. Manage forms, communication, media, staff, refunds, and so much more. We offer white-label widgets for your website and a white label parent portal, email, and SMS communication.

Beddy's brings effortless comfort to camp with our all-in-one, zip-up bedding! Make your bed every day in 10 seconds - with just a zip, even on hard-to-make bunk beds. We can't make the outdoors less messy, but we can help keep your sleeping space neat and organized. Featuring an extended blanket for a snug, zipper-free feel, Beddy’s comes in 100% cotton for hot nights or cozy minky for extra warmth. And everything you need comes in the bag! Make your bed, make your day.

Bowline HQ 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.

Gear up for camp success! Bright Star Kids’ Camp Name Labels will help your kids come home with everything you packed, saving you a ton of money $$$. Don’t let lost items ruin their fun! – Order now and keep the magic of camp alive every year with Bright Star Kids!

CampDoc is the most comprehensive solution to help ensure the health and safety of children while they're away at camp. The CampDoc suite includes their flagship (1) Electronic Health Record, (2) Online Camp Registration, (3) Travel and Emergency Medical Protection, (4) One-Way Parent Emails, (5) Text Message Alerts, and (6) Medical Supplies + Epinephrine Auto-Injectors. Designed by camp doctors, nurses and directors, our secure, easy-to-use web-based solution keeps safety at the forefront of camp operations, managing health forms, allergies, medications, immunizations, and illness and injury tracking for your camp throughout the summer.

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

Crown Awards is the Largest National Awards Supplier. We ship same day to all locations around the world We have a 5 star rating in product, service and price.

BusBank, established in the year 2000 and a division of Global Charter Services, Inc. is a comprehensive group, camp and field tri and event transportation management company headquartered in Chicago with a nationwide network of verified and reviewed charter bus operators across North America. We have done the research so that you can be assured of timely, reliable transportation. We are the industry pioneer and leader in providing a single-source for chartering a bus anywhere in North America.

Great Lakes Wilderness Emergency Response Training (WERT) offers a nationally recognized Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course through Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO). We can tailor make your first aid training and include education on medication disbursement. The standard WFA course is 16 hours long and would offer that national certification for your staff. We can do shorter or longer programs to meet your specific needs. We alos offer CPR and pet first aid training.

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.

LuggageToShip.com is an award-winning SaaS platform that offers a variety of shipping and storage solutions tailored to the needs of globetrotters, business travelers, and families. We simplify the travel experience by allowing customers to ship luggage, sports equipment, and other essentials directly to their destination, bypassing the hassle of carrying and checking bags. This service is not only a convenience but also a cost-effective alternative to traditional airline baggage fees.

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 over 20 years!

Born of van life and enjoyed by adventurous seekers everywhere, Rumpl exists to enrich the outdoor experience through versatile, high-performance comforts. We're the inventors of The Original Puffy Blanket and originators of the technical blanket category. Our products enhance places and pursuits from mountains to beaches and every adventure in-between. Our vision is more people outdoors, comfortable, and prepared for whatever unfolds. MADE FOR WHATEVER UNFOLDS.

We are the best choice to screen and train your staff and volunteers with affordable, yet comprehensive Background Checks. We also offer a top-rated, streamlined Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness video training. We also have a Basic First Aid training module. Ask for a free trial.

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!

Since 2020 we designed, manufactured, and built customizable indoor and outdoor ninja warrior obstacles courses for many businesses and summer camps. Our American made ninja warrior obstacle courses are fully customizable from size, color, ability, and budget, we can accommodate your camp's needs while focusing on their safety. Owned and operated by Anthony Giallanzo who also owns No Limit Ninja with ninja gym locations on Long Island and Yonkers and offers coaching and specialist training.