50 percent of ACA-accredited camps offer campers financial assistance, amounts range from small contributions to $1,000,000.
According to the 2008 Sites, Facilities, and Programs Survey Reports, 38% of residential camps and 37% of day camps offer community service opportunities.
Studies on the impact of camp on children report that campers made positive gains during camp in self-reliance, independence, communication, and self-esteem.
Increasingly, camps are expanding their services to include year-round conference/retreat and environmental education opportunities for a variety of audiences.
