Bringing Camp Voices to Capitol Hill

The Camp Caucus is a new bipartisan effort in Congress, supported by the ACA, to champion high-quality camp experiences for all kids

Join the movement. Get updates on the Camp Caucus and learn how you can support camp advocacy in DC.

Join The American Camp Association as we:

  • Elevate Camp Voices in Washington: Building direct relationships with policymakers who shape youth, education, and workforce policy.

  • Protect Access and Affordability: Educate members about the importance of cultural exchange, summer childcare funding, workforce development and parent support that keep camps strong.

  • Champion the Developmental Impact of High Quality Camp Experiences: Showcase how camp experiences build character, confidence, resilience, and college/career readiness, all in an unplugged environment.

Our ACA Government Affairs Volunteer Leadership:

  • Scott Brody, our Government Affairs co-chair, leads our efforts in DC.

  • He was the ACA National Board Chair during the Covid crisis and led our professionals and volunteers to help camps across America to re-open safely while securing an unprecedented level of financial support from Congress to help camps survive during this challenging time.

  • He has been a camp director for 30 years, and is the Director Emeritus of Camps Kenwood & Evergreen, and owner of Everwood Day Camp and and Camp Sewataro.

  • Scott has dedicated his life to the power of camp, helping children grow into confident, capable, and connected adults while championing the cause of camp on a national stage.

Ready to bring summer camps to Washington, DC?

Here's a sneak peek of what's happening

The Congressional Camp Caucus is designed to unite lawmakers who understand the importance and life-changing impact of high quality camp experiences.By joining forces, the caucus will:Provide a platform in Congress to highlight the impact of camps on 26 million children and their families.Educate members about the federal and state policies that protect and expand access to camp opportunities.Highlight the vital role camps play in workforce development, college readiness, character development, child mental health, and the strengthening of America’s communities.

Hooray! You're joining the group helping to bring camp voices to Washington, DC

Within the next minute or two, you're going to get an email from me (Scott Brody).This email contains a quick intro on what we're working on in Washington, DC and how you can help.But if you have any questions, don't hesitate to hit reply and let me know—I'll be happy to help! :-)Now go and check your inbox!

P.S. If you don't find the email in your inbox in the next couple of minutes, please check your spam folder...Chances are it ended up there.(Since I'm relatively new to sending emails to my list, sometimes the "email algorithms" think I'm a robot! 🤷🏻)