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Envisioning Camp
al Report 2 Through a 20/20 Lens
20 million children and youth will experience camp in 3-D . . . .
• Delighting in the world of nature
• Discovering health and wellness
• Developing strong, positive relationships
Letter From the President
The camp community can be proud of 150 years of contributions
to human development! Camp experiences have been providing
children, youth, and adults the skills to build positive relationships,
habits leading to fit and healthy lifestyles, and encounters with nature
which cannot be developed anywhere else. Working in tandem with
the camp community throughout the past century, the American
Camp Association® (ACA) has become a leading resource for
those working in the child and youth development field, continually
enhancing a knowledge base (supported by research studies and
sound writing) to support all who share their talents in the camp
experience.
As the national economy readjusts, organizations are either
putting their heads in the sand or investing in the future.
ACA already invests in the future. We recognize that
the outcomes of the camp experience are becoming
increasingly important. We are prepared to address
challenges with our strengths. And, what a challenge we
have set — 20 million campers and 20,000 participants
by the year 2020! The Boards of Directors of ACA and the
American Camp Foundation are moving forward to strengthen
our key contributions. We have crucial experiences to share with
our communities and great messages to interpret our contributions
to participants.
We hope that you will enjoy the information in this report as we chart
our progress toward the 20/20 Vision and imagine the effects of
doubling the number of participants in camp by 2020.
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ACA’s 20/20 Vision
In 2008, ACA defined a vision for the future of camp — the 20/20 Vision. ACA views, analyzes, and
strategizes through the 20/20 lens, because through this lens the world becomes a better place. We see
our place in the world as an advocate for quality, developmental experiences for children, youth, and
families. We use our collective voice and vision to make better tomorrows.
CEO Peg Smith Speaks About
Our Camp Heritage
“The camp experience is a part of
America’s heritage and culture. Since
1861, we have impacted more than 500
million children. Today, many institutions
have abandoned children and youth
or have left them inside with electronic
gadgets. Our society has limited the
access to natural environments and
reduced the time adults spend with
children and youth—and offers fewer
and fewer authentic human connections. 20 million campers
Children, youth, and families need an
advocate. We must not fail to describe and 20,000
what we do as a critical part of the
continuum of care for young people in participants
the United States.”
ACA did not fail. The year 2008 was
engaged in ACA
a phenomenal time of growth filled with
defining moments and the burgeoning
by the year 2020.
realization that our ability to provide a
hands-on, experiential, nature-based,
community experience for children and
youth is unique and should be preserved
for generations to come. We began the
journey to 2020 . . . .
ACA’s Mission
The mission of the American Camp
Association is enriching the lives of children,
youth, and adults through the camp
experience.
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Advancing Camp in 3-D
Every child, youth, and adult who is touched by the camp
experience walks away strengthened by it. ACA has identified three
Pillars of Hope that are achieved through quality camp-related
youth development programs. Every child through a value-enriched
camp experience encounters 1) healthy relationships; 2) fitness and
well-being; and 3) the natural environment. How children experience
these pillars is as unique as the children themselves, but the dimensions
of the camp experience never change. Each camper delights in the world of
nature, discovers health and wellness, and develops strong, positive relationships.
A communit y of child and youth Today more than 10,000 members At ACA, we know that promoting the
development professionals dedicated strong, ACA leads the way in helping camp experience lays the foundation
to changing lives through the camp camps provide interesting and instructive for building happy and productive lives
experience, ACA — the world’s leading experiences to millions of campers each for tomorrow — and a better world for
camp resource and advocacy group year in an environment committed to us all. A 501(c)(3) organization, ACA is
— advances these dimensions of the safety. ACA supports camps and camp committed to educating the public about
camp experience. For nearly 100 years, professionals in delivering programs the value of the camp experience for
ACA has worked to bring the benefits of that teach children and adults life skills: families and children.
camp to generations of young people leadership, independence, cooperation,
and adults. and teamwork. Our camp support and
advocacy programs also bring to youth
supervised, fun, and nurturing environ-
ments that are key to the developmental
process.
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Camp in 3-D: Kids love nature!
Delighting in the World
of Nature
“As a camper I wanted to do everything
at camp. I swam in Big Pond at sunset,
slept out in a field underneath the stars, ACA Recognizes and Promotes the Children and
and ate my lunch in a canoe on the
lake. I took advantage of every possible
Nature Connection
opportunity. Each summer, awards are
given to girls who participate in certain ACA developed an operational committee of professionals
challenging activities — swimming to the
island, Polar-Bearing, or Turtling each called the Children, Nature, and Camps Committee;
morning during the week, waterskiing
around the island, completing the ropes stemming from this committee’s work, a number of
course. Over many summers I earned
each of these awards at least once. I initiatives have evolved:
couldn’t get enough of camp.”
Excerpt from “One More Song” by Michelle Pugh,
published in the July/August 2008 issue of Camping
• A collaboration with the Children and Nature Network
Magazine.
raises awareness of the children-nature disconnect and
“A simple principle is taught at The seeks other opportunities to further a shared agenda.
Nature Place Day Camp: there is no such
thing as ‘away.’ Everything you throw
• Nature education resource Web pages bring nature
away goes into the earth or above the
earth. From day one our campers know
awareness activities for educators and parents to
that nothing goes to waste, we compost
and recycle. Our organic trash remnants
the fore.
are used in biodynamic gardens.”
Ed Bieber, owner/director of The Nature
Place Day Camp • Grant proposals solicit funding through the Forum on
Excerpt from “Green Spoken Here at The Nature Place Children and Nature/The Conservation Fund to create
Day Camp,” November/December 2007 Camping
Magazine.
a volunteer corps of older adults who would involve
children in nature-based experiences.
• A partnership with the University of Utah and the
Not-For-Profit Council in July-August 2008 develops
outcomes measures of the emotional connection that
children develop for nature through participation in
camps and other youth development programs.
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Camp in 3-D:
Discovering Health and Wellness
A Camp for Every Child
Camps enjoy the opportunity of working their magic with all of our children — the Why a Camp for EVERY
gifted athlete, the budding musician, the curious naturalist, the first-time camper, and Child Is So Important!
the child with a handicap. The idea that camp is for every child isn’t just a pipe-dream
— it’s a reality — one that parents and children celebrate and the American Camp • Minorities, now roughly one-third
Association supports by promoting healthy, fun, and developmentally-appropriate of the U.S. population, are
experiences in the camp setting. expected to become the majority
For one camp program in Windsor, New Hampshire, the American Sign Language in 2042, with the nation projected
Department at Windsor Mountain, a primary mission of the camp experience is to be 54 percent minority in 2050.
to create a diverse community that welcomes campers who are Deaf in a hearing By 2023, minorities will comprise
culture. This unique program is the only integrated Deaf/hearing summer camp more than half of all children.
for children that is based on the philosophy of experiential education. “The Deaf • By 2050, the minority
children who join our program are a part of the Windsor Mountain community population — everyone except for
and are supported by Deaf role models and staff as they experience the realities non-Hispanic, single-race whites
of living in a hearing world,” states Sarah Herman, director of Windsor Mountain, — is projected to be 235.7 million
formerly known as Interlocken. out of a total U.S. population
Throwing the doors wide open to allow generations of children and families of 439 million. The nation is
to enjoy the value of experiential learning and growth, a path to self-esteem projected to reach the 400 million
and independence is what camp is all about. From urban and rural settings to population milestone in 2039.
international camp opportunities, we revel in watching children discover their place
in the world—making a difference is truly what makes the difference. • The non-Hispanic, single-race
white population is projected to be
Excerpt from July/August 2008 Camping Magazine article, “Enriching Lives, Building Tomorrows One Camp at a only slightly larger in 2050 (203.3
Time . . . .” million) than in 2008 (199.8
million).
Healthy Eating at Camp!
• The Hispanic population is
According to research conducted by ACA, over two-thirds of all camps accredited
projected to nearly triple, from
by ACA say that they’ve started serving more fruits and vegetables. About four in
46.7 million to 132.8 million
ten have explicitly reduced the use of fried foods and sweets or sugary foods. Some
during the 2008-2050 period.
offer low or no-fat options.
Its share of the nation’s total
Cooking with olive oil, adding flax, avoiding partially hydrogenated oils, making population is projected to double,
food from scratch — these are all ways for children to eat healthier that camps are from 15 percent to 30 percent.
incorporating into their menu plans. Even in the camp canteen, the trend is toward Thus, nearly one in three U.S.
healthier choices and less candy or “junk food.” residents would be Hispanic.
Kids are being introduced to all kinds of foods — whole grains, tofu, even fruit soups. • The black population is projected
In a recent survey, two-thirds of all camps responding said they offer vegetarian to increase from 41.1 million,
options, with 21 percent offering vegan choices. More than one in ten camps provide or 14 percent of the population
foods that are organic and/or locally grown. in 2008, to 65.7 million, or 15
percent in 2050.
• The Asian population is projected
Camp creates healthy minds and bodies! to climb from 15.5 million to 40.6
million. Its share of the nation’s
population is expected to rise from
5.1 percent to 9.2 percent.
U.S. Census Bureau, August 2008 press release
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Camp in 3-D:
Developing Strong, Positive Relationships
Inspiring Role Models Serving the Community
The essence of the UCLA UniCamp The Summer Camp in Bridgeton, Maine,
program is relationship based — camper provides girls from low-income families
and UCLA student. At least 160 campers and foster homes with a comprehensive,
ages ten to fourteen participate in residential camping experience. At The
resident camp sessions. An additional Summer Camp, the girls are provided
UniCorp program serves older campers with a safe, friendly environment; taught
between the ages of fourteen to eighteen. that they are valued as individuals; given
This program provides a service-learning positive instruction and counsel; and
opportunity for campers, enabling them empowered with greater self-esteem.
to obtain leadership experience helping Individually and together, they set goals
in camp operations. and recognize their potential to succeed;
the program strives to help each child
Each year, UniCamp inspires nearly
discover her talents and learn to share
1,000 children from low-income families
them with the larger community.
to envision better futures as they grow
and learn along-side 350 student Excerpt from July/August 2008 Camping Magazine
volunteers. article, “Enriching Lives, Building Tomorrows One Camp
at a Time . . . .”
Mentoring relationships, community
relationships, friendships . . . all thrive at camp.
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The ACA
Camper Scholarship
Program
As a charitable organization, ACA strives to bring people
together. Our unique camper scholarship program enables
private/independent camps to use charitable contributions for
camper scholarships. The ACA Camper Scholarship Program
enables more children to experience camp by making it easier
for private/independent camps to offer scholarship funding for
more campers.
Since ACA is a tax-exempt corporation
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Service code, contributions to
ACA are tax deductible. Within certain
restrictions, the Association can accept
Scholarships Make
contributions for camper scholarships. In
this way, private/independent camps can
a Difference!
offer a tax deduction for contributions
Damar is a street-smart, independent Tasha’s mother writes a sincere note on
to their camp’s scholarship program.
twelve-year-old who shines amid the the camper scholarship application: “I’m
In 2008, ACA had fifty-seven camps
gang violence and drug dealing that just starting a night job. I have applied
participating in this program — awarding
permeates his Bronx neighborhood. He for housing in my county, and I had
$422,463 (a 37 percent increase over
lives in a third-floor project apartment major surgery recently. I really want my
2007) to 260 children.
with his two young sisters and stepfather. daughter to go to camp. We can’t do
Abandoned by his mother at an even this alone. Tasha’s wish is to go to camp
younger age, Damar finds his solace every year and become a counselor!”
beyond the walls of his family’s small Tasha did, indeed, get to go to camp
apar tment, achieving valedictorian through a generous camper scholarship,
status at school and receiving many and her beaming smiles and heartfelt
student awards. Gangs encircle him thank you note tell a happy story:
on a daily basis on his way to school,
“Thank you for letting me come to camp.
pressuring him for involvement. Damar
The best thing about camp is everything
ignores the attempts. He is one camper,
about camp . . . I want to come back
among many, who needs the support of
until I am staff.”
a campership to continue his success. He
needs to be surrounded by positive people These are just a few examples of how
and activities in a safe environment. the opportunity to go to camp makes a
difference in the lives of children.
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The Year at a Glance: 2008 ACA Milestones
Partnering Builds a Better Future Progressive Action Raises the Bar
ACA Collaborates to Share New Membership Structure Rollout
the ACA-Accreditation Message
ACA developed a new membership system, making all member
ACA got the word out about the importance of ACA accredi- products and services available to all members. Individual
tation to broader audiences in new collaborative ventures membership dues were set as $200. Three groups will be
between ACA and the following online camp networks: able to join with a discounted member rate: visitors can join
at $95, retirees at $60, and students at $35.
• Summercamps.com
Information about the new membership model was distributed
• Gocamps.com
through numerous channels: ACA e-communications and print
• CampPage.com publications and links to related associations’ Web sites and
publications. A number of membership-specific promotions
• CampProfiles.com
were instituted including a student membership drive targeted
• CampSourceNetwork.com to university recreation and leisure departments in which
university professors received ACA promotional materials to
With banner links to more information about ACA accredi-
share with students, and a seasonal membership promotion
tation, ACA-Accredited® Camps were featured in each of
was offered to camps providing the opportunity to purchase
these camp databases. This opportunity not only increased
multiple memberships at a extremely reduced price. ACA also
ACA’s brand awareness to a large audience but forged a
provided answers to frequently asked questions and talking
unique gateway to educate campers and parents alike about
points to ACA local offices.
the value of accreditation.
The new individual membership structure and rates went into
New Alliance with the Center for Summer Learning effect July 1. With the exception of student memberships, all
ACA developed a new relationship with the Center for membership dues rates changed.
Summer Learning, a national organization focused on creating
ACA’s National Camp Research
opportunities for high-quality summer learning and enrichment
Collaborations Summit a Success!
for all young people. Based at Johns Hopkins University, the
Center is committed to expanding summer learning opportu- The ACA Camp Research Collaboration Summit, held on
nities for disadvantaged children and youth as a strategy for January 10, 2008, at ACA’s national office in Indiana, was an
closing the achievement gap and promoting healthy youth opportunity for twenty-eight researchers from national youth
development. Resources related to summer learning and development agencies and from universities and colleges to
camp, camp-school partnerships, relevant emerging public discuss future opportunities for collaboration and intersection
policy information, and related information about the Center across organizations and academic communities and structures
for Summer Learning can be found at: www.ACAcamps.org/ for supporting collaborative camp research.
education/summer_learning_resources.php.
ACA’s staff Research Team and volunteer “Committee for the
ACA Partnered With Weekly Reader Advancement of Research and Evaluation” (CARE) hosted
a one day meeting to build relationships among colleagues
Weekly Reader Custom Publishing (WRCP) has been a leader with similar interests, responsibilities, and goals around
in providing educational materials in school settings for over our understanding of the camp experience and related
one hundred years. Now they have partnered with ACA to phenomenon.
provide similar materials to summer camps across America.
In Summer 2008, camps were sent free Weekly Reader-
sponsored materials to use.
Created Educational Alliance With NRPA
ACA developed an Educational Alliance with the National
Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to co-develop online,
educational resources.
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Improvements to ACA’s Camp Regulations • Created and made available an online Standards Course
by State Web Site to supplement the excellent in-person trainings offered
in our Sections.
ACA announced the newest addition to the Camp Regulation
by State Web Site. Information regarding minimum wage, • Began work with the national board appointed task
exemptions, overtime pay requirements, and more can now force, Accreditation and Education.
be found online.
• Published more than thirty-five educational titles through
A complete database of information about the camp-related our publishing partnership with Healthy Learning, which
regulations in each state is available on the ACA Web site. The included books, workbooks, games, and training DVD’s.
data provides active links to the regulations and information
• Released the Seventh Edition of Basic Camp Management,
in each state. Sortable by state, a viewer can compare all fifty
ACA and Armand and Beverly Ball, which is the most
states (and D.C. and Puerto Rico). Additionally, the database
time-honored and widely used text by colleges and
can indicate whether the state allows FBI records checks and
universities teaching camp administration.
information on how to access driving checks in each state,
including costs and links to request forms. • Released the Second Edition of Who Will Care When
I’m Not There, ACA and Peg Smith, which is a powerful
Change A Life Today Fund-Raising Initiative training DVD for camp counselors in teaching the
The Change a Life Today Fund is a campership program meaning of having children in their care.
designed to collect monies from individuals to directly benefit • Regional conferences were planned and hosted
the many children who are financially underprivileged whose throughout the country with great success.
lives we can change for the better through the camp experience.
Eighty two cents of every dollar contributed to the Change a • Implemented year three of the five-year Healthy Camp
Life Fund goes directly to sending a child to camp. Study, and developed three online educational courses
addressing needs that were identified as a result of early
In this first year of the Change a Life Fund, the program has study findings.
been launched in five major areas: Boston, Chicago, Los
Angeles, Minneapolis, and New York City. As the scholarship New Evidence of Camp’s Value
fund grows each year, ACA will broaden participation to other Continues to be Sought and Validated
regions until we are able to include camps and serve children
across the entire country. • 20% increase in camps enrolled to participate in year
three of the Healthy Camp Study.
State-of-the-Art Educational Systems • ACA’s Youth Outcomes Battery (YOB) developed, which
Support Meaningful, Engaged Learning targets seven outcomes with basic and detailed versions
appropriate for camp settings.
ACA’s e-Institute Offers High-Tech Learning
• Five research collaborations in process with colleges/
American Camp Association’s (ACA’s)
universities.
e-Institute debuted with Web-based courses
for camps and other youth development • ACA Research Web site restructured.
programs.
• First national camp business research focusing on Camp
Courses Featured: Sites, Facilities, and Programs.
• Program Improvement (based on the • Workbook written based on ACA’s Program Improvement
new ACA book, Designing Quality Research titled, Designing Quality Youth Programs —
Youth Programs) companion e-course also produced.
• ACA Camp Standards • First national Camp Emerging Issues and Trends Survey
• Camp Is for the Camper conducted.
• Spirituality and Camps study conducted in cooperation
ACA 2008 National Conference:
with the Search Institute and National Collaboration for
An Educational Victory
Youth.
ACA Hosted the 2008 National Conference in Nashville
• Nature and Camps study conducted in cooperation with
Tennessee, and explored the theme, The Strength of Many
NC State University.
Voices, through programming, special events, keynote
messages, and through song. • Teen market research provided to camps through
subscription with TRU Research — six-issues of Teens
Innovative Learning Tools Today column written for Camping Magazine based on
ACA continued to make new and sweeping modifications and this research.
creative additions to its educational resources:
10 A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r gACA, Keystone Supports Operation Summer Camp
for Military Children
ACA camps in ACA, Keystone have given about 150 military
children a summer camp experience through “Operation
Summer Camp” (OSC) launched by ACA, Keystone in 2003.
Each summer, participating camps donate tuition-free “camper-
ships” with an aggregate value of $30,000-$50,000. Since
its inception, OSC camps have donated nearly $300,000,
allowing children of parents serving in the Pennsylvania Air
National Guard’s 111th Fighter Wing, based in Willow Grove,
Pennsylvania, to experience day and overnight camp.
In 2008, twenty-five children enjoyed the gift of camp – many for
the first time – thanks to generous donations from ACA camps.
ACA, Southeastern Hosts Delegation From Russia
• Articles published in peer-reviewed journals, including the ACA, Southeastern; Camp Counselors USA; and The
Journal of Research in Outdoor Education, Pediatrics Clinics University of Georgia hosted a delegation of camp directors
Journal, New Directions For Youth Development, Search and teachers from Russia for two weeks. The excursion was a
Institute Insights and Evidence, Journal of Family Issues, way to deepen the collaboration between participants in the
Journal of Youth Development, and Taproot: A Publication Camp Counselors Russia program (where internationals serve
of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors. as counselors in Russian summer camps) and members of the
Russian Camp Association. By hosting visitors with limited
• ACA was an invited participant in the John Hopkins
English skills (and one fluent teacher of English), participants
Research Summit on Summer Learning.
gained a unique view of the “world” and developed an even
• The first Marge Scanlin Student Research Award to stronger conviction that camp is a powerful tool for building
commemorate outstanding student research was given at bridges across oceans and words.
the ACA National Conference and the paper presented
at the annual ACA Research Symposium along with
seventeen other research presentations.
ACA Regional Conferences
ACA Offices Enrich Local, National,
and International Communities Inspire Youth Development
ACA, Indiana Partners With Indiana State University
Leaders Nationwide
to Reach Students
Indiana State University, Recreation and Sport Management
and ACA, Indiana partnered to provide an opportunity to meet Annual, regional conferences
multiple needs of ACA members as well as students:
gather thousands of child and youth
• Students in the American Humanics program had the
opportunity to fulfill their requirement of observing a development professionals from across
board meeting by attending the ACA, Indiana Board
Meeting. the country for progressive learning
• New Director Orientation was offered, available to ACA
members, nonmembers, and students. opportunities in best practices and
• ACA Standards Course was offered, available to ACA industry trends.
member and nonmembers as well as students.
• Professional development sessions were offered for all
Visit www.ACAcamps.org/conference/
attendees.
• Special sessions for students were offered to meet conferences.php for a complete listing
professionals in the camp industry and discuss camp
management as a viable career, tips for furthering their of conferences.
career, etc.
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GREAT RIVERS MICHIGAN
www.ACA-Michigan.org
Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska,
P.O. Box 6177
Western Missouri Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6177
www.ACAGreatRivers.org 877-823-0005
2335 300th St. 616-245-5255
Ventura, IA 50482 fax 616-245-5259
888-748-3783 executive@ACA-michigan.org
fax 641-927-4428
executive@ACAgreatrivers.org
NEW ENGLAND
HEART OF THE SOUTH Connecticut, Maine,
Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts,
Kentucky, Louisiana, New Hampshire,
Mississippi, Tennessee Rhode Island, Vermont
www.ACAne-camps.org
www.ACAHeartoftheSouth.org
80 Westview St.
4132 Rocky Branch Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421-3129
Walland, TN 37886-2902
781-541-6080
888-829-2267
fax 781-541-6084
865-379-5187
NATIONAL OFFICE fax 865-983-5393 camp@ACAne-camps.org
5000 State Road 67 North,
ACAHeartoftheSouth@ACAcamps.org
Martinsville, IN 46151-7902 NEW JERSEY
765-342-8456 www.ACACampsNJ.org
fax 765-342-2065 ILLINOIS P.O. Box 672
www.ACAcamps.org Northern Illinois Pittstown, NJ 08867
www.ACAil.org 877-488-2267
CHESAPEAKE 67 E. Madison St., Ste.1406 908-238-9900
Chicago, IL 60603-3014 fax 908-537-2650
Maryland, Washington D.C. 312-332-0833
www.ACAChesapeake.org executive@ACAcampsnj.org
fax 312-332-4011
5841 Brandywood Ln.
Gordie@ACAil.org NEW YORK
Salisbury, MD 21801
800-653-1409 www.ACA-ny.org
410-548-3770 INDIANA ACA-NY
fax 410-548-3775 www.ACAIndiana.org 1375 Broadway, 4th Flr.
njcanter@verizon.net P.O. Box 260 New York, NY 10018-7005
North Webster, IN 46555 800-777-2267
888-620-2267 212-391-5208
EVERGREEN Phone/fax 574-457-4379 fax 212-391-5207
Alaska, Montana, executive@ACAindiana.org adam@ACA-ny.org
Northern Idaho, Washington
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6523 California Ave., www.ACANorCal.org
Delaware, Pennsylvania
S.W., Ste. 305 P.O. Box 2185
www.ACAKeystone.org
Seattle, WA 98136-1833 Orinda, CA 94563
P.O. Box 86
877-888-2267 415-453-1832
Jenkintown, PA 19046
206-923-2322 fax 916-635-8640
888-917-2267 (PA/DE only)
fax 206-935-4424 executive@ACAnorcal.org
215-886-5385
evergreen@ACAcamps.org
fax 215-885-6424
executive@ACAkeystone.org
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Minnesota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming Southern Illinois,
South Dakota www.ACARockyMountain.org Eastern Missouri
www.ACANorthland.org P.O. Box 2566 www.ACAStLouis.org
4132 88th Ln., N.E. Estes Park, CO 80517 730 Walnut Creek Ln.
Circle Pines, MN 55014 888-926-2267 Town and Country, MO 63017
800-842-0308 fax 970-586-5097 314-616-7301
Phone/fax 763-784-5400 ACARockyMountain@ACAcamps.org sherwdex@aol.com
ACAnorthland@qwest.net
SOUTHEASTERN TEXOMA
OHIO Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas
www.ACAOhio.org
North Carolina, Puerto Rico, www.ACATexoma.org
5244 Bandon Ct.
South Carolina P.O. Box 472264
Dublin, OH 43016-4312 Garland, TX 75047
800-837-2269 www.ACASoutheastern.org 888-559-2267
Phone/fax 614-766-4519 13000 S. Tryon St., Ste. F # 310 danishaw@ACAtexoma.org
info@ACAohio.org Charlotte, NC 28278-7602
919-402-4336
UPSTATE NEW YORK
OREGON TRAIL fax 919-794-3274
erica@ACAsoutheastern.org (Includes all other counties
Oregon, Southern Idaho
www.ACAOregonTrail.org in New York not covered in
6523 California Ave., S.W., SOUTHERN the ACA, New York local
Ste. 305 CALIFORNIA/HAWAII office)
Seattle, WA 98136 Hawaii, Southern California www.ACAUpstateNewYork.org
503-343-3292 www.ACASoCal.org 9200 Sixty Road
oregontrail@ACAcamps.org P.O. Box 712218 Phoenix, NY 13135
Los Angeles, CA 90071-7218 315-399-0860
213-483-4300 fax 315-695-2500
760-345-2926 usnyaca@twcny.rr.com
fax 213-989-6814
info@ACAsocal.org VIRGINIAS
Virginia, West Virginia
SOUTHWEST www.ACAVirginasCamps.org
Arizona, Nevada, P.O. Box 697
Clarksville, VA 23927
New Mexico, Utah 800-347-7523 (VA, WV,
www.ACASouthwest.org
NC, DC, MD)
2474 E. Oakland St.
Phone/fax 919-603-0445
Gilbert, AZ 85296-9137
ACAVirginias@ACAcamps.org
800-265-1917 (message)
480-557-1142
fax 775-993-5717 WISCONSIN
swcamps@qwest.net www.ACAWisconsin.org
N. 9659 Hopfensperger Rd.
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A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r g 13Financial Analysis
3.99% 6.1%
20.08% 21.7%
75.93% 72.2%
2007 EXPENSES 2008 EXPENSES
Program Services 3,295,721 75.93% Program Services 3,329,702 72.2%
General and Administration 871,533 20.08% General and Administration 999,225 21.7%
Fund Raising 173,202 3.99% Fund Raising 282,793 6.1%
29.83% 31.3%
44.16% 48.1%
13.72% 19.8%
12.30% 0.7%
2007 REVENUES 2008 REVENUES
Dues and Fees 1,928,787 44.16% Dues and Fees 2,074,832 48.1%
Investment income Investment income
and royalties 537,268 12.30% and royalties 30,171 0.7%
Contributions and grants 599,132 13.72% Contributions and grants 854,579 19.8%
Program Services 1,302,977 29.83% Program Services 1,351,476 31.3%
14 A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r gFINANCIAL POSITION ANALYSIS
$8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
2007 2008
Assets 6,162,818 Assets 6,026,863
Liabilities 2,075,524 Liabilities 2,240,231
Net Assets 4,087,294 Net Assets 3,786,632
Net Asset Analysis Net Asset Analysis
Unrestricted 995,730 Unrestricted 696,568
Temporarily Restricted 1,011,279 Temporarily Restricted 933,578
Permanantly Restricted 2,080,285 Permanantly Restricted 2,156,486
A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r g 15ACA Donors Fiscal Year 2008 (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008)
Camp Leaders (gifts CampGroup, L.L.C. Steve Baskin Camp Pemigewassett, Inc.
$100,000 and over) Camps Baco and Bauercrest Camp Puh’tok for Boys and
Markel Insurance Company Che-Na-Wah Deb Bialeschki Girls
Camp Leaders (gifts Jeff Cheley Big Lake Youth Camp Camp Rim Rock
$10,000 and over) Coleman Family Camps Laura Bissett-Carr Camp Rockmont
Andy Lilienthal Sam and M.J. Cote Blade Insurance Services/ Camp Rosmarin, Inc.
Marla and George Elmwood Country Day Speare and Company Camp Saginaw
Coleman Richard Gersten Blue Star Camps Camp Scatico, Inc.
Robert and Sue Lebby Susan Haber B’nai B’rith Henry Monsky Camp Speers Eljabar YMCA
Pepperidge Farm James Hollandsworth Fund Camp Tecumseh
Camp Leaders (gifts Ivy League Day Camp, NJ Boys and Girls Club of Camp Thoreau, Inc.
Carol Johnson Greater Milwaukee Camp Thunderbird, Inc.
$5,000 and over)
Jeffrey Konigsberg Michele and David Camp Ton-A-Wandah
The Black Family
Branconier
Camp Stewart for Boys, Inc. Merrick Woods Country Day Camp Voyageur
School Brant Lake Camp, Inc.
Don and Carole Cheley Camp Walden
Mohawk Day Camp The Breene Family
Guided Discoveries, Inc. Camp Walt Whitman, Inc.
Mount Tom Day Camp Jani Brokaw
Jay Jacobs Camp Watonka
Mountain Camp Brooks School
T. Grace MacDonald Camp Winnataska
Ramapo Country Day Camp Kim Brosnan
One America Financial Camp Wood YMCA
Tom Rosenberg and Pam The Brown Ledge
Partners Camping and Education
Sugarman Foundation, Inc.
Foundation
Camp Leaders (gifts Buckley Country Day School
Ken Schainman Camps ‘R’ Us, New York,
$2,500 and over) BUNAC
Kat Shreve L.L.C.
Rick Benfield Camp All-Star
Peg Smith Canyon Creek Properties,
Scott Brody Camp America
Summer Trails Day Camp L.L.C.
Jessica and Jordan Camp Androscoggin
Edward Walton Cape Cod Sea Camps
Coleman
Waltons Grizzly Lodge, Inc. Camp Birchwood Catalina Island Camps
Ross Coleman
Camp Cayuga Catholic Youth Organization
Dale and Barbara Dohner Camp Champions (gifts
Camp Cedar Champion Day Camp
Dayna and Terry Hardin $250 and over)
Camp Champions Chestnut Lake Camp
KidsCamps.Com/ 360 Athletics, Inc.
Camp Desoto Children’s Association
CampJobs.Com 92nd St. Y Camps
Camp Doctor, Inc., The for Maximum Potential
Tony Stein ACA, Great Rivers
Camp Downer (CAMP)
Peter Surgenor ACA, Keystone
Camp Fire USA Long Beach Cho-Yeh Camp and
Camp Believers (gifts ACA, Northern California Conference Center
Area Council
$1,000 and over) ACA, Northland CircuiTree Solutions
Camp Foley
ACA, Evergreen Adventure Unlimited, Inc. Civilian Marksmanship
Camp Harmony
ACA, Heart of the South Alex Markoff Program
Camp Highlander
ACA, Indiana American Bedding Mfg., Inc. Clearwater Camp, Inc.
Camp Hillard, Inc.
ACA, New England American Cancer Society Pamela Cobb Heuberger
Camp J.B. Mac
ACA, Rocky Mountain American Collegiate Leslie Cohen
Camp Kweebec, Inc.
ACA, Virginias Adventures Cornell Cooperative
Camp Lee Mar
ACA, Wisconsin American Hellenic Extension of Suffolk
Education Center Camp Li-Lo-Li
Chuck and Alina Ackenbom County
American Military Academy Camp Lohikan, L.L.C.
The Aloha Foundation, Inc. Countryside YMCA
Angel View Camp Mataponi, Inc.
Arience Foundation Brian Crater
Archdiocese of Kansas City, Camp Marist
Association of Independent Crestwood Country Day
Kansas Camp Med-O-Lark School
Camps
Army and Navy Academy Camp Mont Shenandoah Culver Summer Camps
Breezemont Day Camp
Bagmasters Factory Direct Camp Ojibwa Dodger Industries, Inc.
Brooke Cheley Klebe
Bank Street Summer Camp Camp Oneka John Dovic
Camp Schodack, Paul
Bar T Camps Camp Ozark Dubois Center
Krouner
16 A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r gEastern Pennsylvania Huckins Carroll County New Camps, Inc. Shaffer’s High Sierra Camp,
Conference of the United YMCA New England Camp/ Inc.
Methodist Church Intellicorp Records, Inc. Discounter Sharon Country Day Camp
EAA Aviation Center Iowa Conference of the New Image Camps Ann Sheets, CCD
Eagle Springs Programs United Methodist Church Tom Nielsen Shire Village Camp, Inc.
Ebner Camps, Inc. Jewish Community Center North Country Camps, Sierra Canyon Day Camp
Eli and Bessie Jewish Community Center of Lincoln and Whippoorwill David Silverstein
Emerald Cove Camp Greater Buffalo, Inc. North Star Camp for Boys Skylake Yosemite Camp
Linda Erceg Jewish Big Brothers Big Oneka Society of St, Vincent De
Tom Ewan Sisters Outdoor and Retreat Paul, Los Angeles
Experiential Resources, Inc. John Knox Ranch Ministries South Carolina Baptist
Farm and Wilderness William Jones Pali Mountain Camp and Convention
Foundation K & K Insurance Group, Inc. Conference Center Southwoods
The Fenn School Kaleidoscope, Inc. Park River Lutheran Bible Sqwincher Corporation, The
First Presbyterian Church The Keewaydin Foundation Camp Deborah Stemme
First United Methodist Kenmont and Kenwood Pierce Country Day Camp Sweeney
Church Camps Plantation Farm Camp Shelley and David Tager
Fiver Children’s Foundation Sharon Kosch Potomac Conference of Judy Talbot
Forest Home Ministries Mike Kunin Seventh-day Adventists
Tates Day Camp
Mary Helen Franko Lions Clubs International of The Presbytery of St. Andrew
Posie Taylor
Frogbridge, Inc. Multiple District 35 Kelly Privitt
Denise Thomson
Furniture Concepts Lutheran Camping Central Quest Camp
TIC Computer Camp
Pennsylvania Raquette Lake Camps, Inc.
Future Leaders of America, Tim Horton Childrens
Inc. Lutheran Retreats, Camps & Red Oaks/Red Barn/ Foundation
Conferences Chincapin
Richard Garbinsky Tom Sawyer Camps
Lutherhill Ministries Red Pine Camp for Girls, Inc.
Nancy Garran Trail’s End Camp
The Malvern School of Glen Mitch and Stephanie Reiter,
Geneva Glen Camp, Inc. Mills Kathy Treiber Smith
Camp Towanda
Vance Gilmore Manitou Tumbleweed Education
Scott and Kay Rice
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana John and Donna Manna
Enterprises
Ripken Baseball
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Maplewood Country Day
Gail Tumidajewicz
Robin Hood Country Day
Goldman Union Camp Camp School
Twin Creeks, L.L.C.
Institute Mark H. Lipof Union for Reform Judaism
Mary Rogers
Suzie Graf, in memory of Martin Luther Camp Corp. United Camps Conference
Coach Bill Allen Rolling Hills Country Day
and Retreats
Maximum Teen Travel Camp
Great Lakes Specialty Camp United Church of God
Products Rosenberg Family
Rhonda Mickelson Foundation Betty Van Der Smissen
Greene Family Camp Vanderbilt YMCA
Timothy Millbern William Rubenstein
Hale Reservation, Inc. VEGA
David Miller Saint Joseph High School
Wm. John Hall Arthur and Rachel
Missionary Society of The Salvation Army, Camp
Dudley and Endly Hamlin Salesian Lake, Wisconsin Wannlund
Rob Hammond Mont Lawn Camp The Salvation Army, New Adam Weinstein
The Harker School Sunny Moore York City, New York Susan Welch
Harlem YMCA Morrow Insurance Agency, The Salvation Army, Robert Wilke
Bill Harwood, CCUSA Inc. Syracuse, New York Wingate Kirkland
Healthquest Mother of Hope Day Camp The Salvation Army, Operating, L.L.C.
Henderson/Nor’wester MV Sport/Weatherproof Hartford, Connecticut Woodcraft Rangers
Camp Nabby Day Camp Arthur and Barbara Savage, WOW Life Insurance
Hidden Pines Ranch Camp Samoset Wyman Center, Inc.
National Joint Powers
Hidden Pond Day Camp Alliance Schirick and Associates YMCA Camp Belknap, Inc.
Sarah Horner Insurance Brokers YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason
The Nature of Things
John and Marilyn Howe Shady Grove YMCA Camp YMCA Camps
Zem Neill Kanawha
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r g 17ACA Donors Fiscal Year 2008 (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008) — continued
YMCA of Greater Hartford Ruggs Cote Margaret Locke Rebecca Stabler
YMCA of Greater High Point Crystal Springs Camp, Inc. Lonehollow, L.L.C. Sam Steiger
YMCA of Greater Houston Sam Dawson Lotus Lake Corp. Chris and Julie Strevel
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Diabetic Youth Services Phillip Lovell Clarence Stumb
Worth Marvin and Carole Domsky Ralph and Trudy Lowder Steven Sudduth
YMCA of Northwest North James Dunn Harriet Lowe Taum Sauk
Carolina Dennis Elliott Herberta Lundegren Millie Thacker
YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula Emma B. Howe YMCA Marah Lyvers-Hill Judy and Chris Trigg
Young People’s Day Camps Episcopal Diocese of Easton Maplewood School True to Life Training, L.L.C.
Camp Supporters (gifts Ben Esposito Tony Marinello Peter Trupia
$100 and over) Daniel Falk Vi Martin TVRC Education Foundation
ABC Care, Inc. Tommy Feldman Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Diane Tyrrell
Lynn Allen Adrienne Findley Mathews, in honor of Urban League of Springfield
American Baptist Churches, Tina Fisher Larry and Ronnie Melnick Sherri Weidman
Rhode Island Five Points Mission Anthony Mayfield Steve Wendell
Eric Arnold Herve Fortin Meadowbrook School of Stan White
Suzanne and James Bates Weston
The Fresh Air Fund Winnewald Day Camp
Allen Beavers, Jr. Montclair YMCA
Friendly Pines Camp Wyonegonic Camps, The
Rhonda Begley North Carolina State 4-H Sudduth Family
Jennifer Gaeta
John Beitner Mark Newfield Rita Yerkes, Ed.D.
Ian Garner
David Berkey and Melinda North Shore Country Day YMCA of Greater Toledo
Barry Garst School
Trotti YMCA of Rome/Floyd
Deb Gass Jody Oates
Hille Blackshaw County
Harold Gordon Cathy Palmer
Briarwood Day Camp YMCA of the Inland
Green River Preserve Jack Pearse
Kim Bruno Northwest
Girl Scouts Heart of Central Jan and Jeff Peneston
Mark Burkhardt California Youngstown YMCA
Charles Butler Matt Pines and Monique Debra L Zvanut
Karla Henderson Rafuse Pines
Cali Camp Summer Day Kathleen Heraghty Friends of Camp
Camp The Pines Catholic Camp
Tom and Maria Horner Gwynn Powell Katherine Abrams
Camp Fire USA Central
Jerry and Pat Huncosky Wendy Adachi
Ohio Council Richard Pulliam
Sandra Hupp, in memory of Brigitta K. Adkins
Camp Fire USA Central Stephen Purdum
Phyllis Ford Sonny Adkins
Puget Sound Council Raritan Bay Area YMCA
Independent Presbyterian Morgan Aery
Camp Fire USA Samish Red Robin Country Day
Council Jeff Jacobs School Alford Lake Camp
Camp Mariastella, Inc. James Jarvis Paul Resnick Cynthia Andrews
Camp Millhouse, Inc. Tom Jenkins Riverwoods Christian Center Maile Armstrong
Camp Ramah in the Bob and Carol Jones, Robert Lester Jerry Ash
Poconos Winneland Day Camp Tommy Azlin
Ronald McDonald House
Camp Skyline Ranch John Jorgenson Charities Delmar Bachert
Camp Tioga Michael Junsch Rosmarins Day Camp Michael Bachmann
Camp Virginia, Inc. Kama’aina Kids Chris Bunkie Roy George Ann Barrett
Camp Wildbrook, Ltd. Gordon Kaplan Joel Rutkowski Thomas Barton
CampBrain Amy Katzenberger San Fernando Valley GSC Beam Camp, L.L.C.
Camps Newfound/ Charles Kishpaugh Mary Alice Sanguinetti Elisa Becker
Owatonna Frederick D. and Linda L. Lane Scatico Eric Biddelman
Capital District YMCA Steve Levin Tom and Meggan Schenk Paul Bidwell
Cavaliers Day Camp Michael Liese Sierra Adventure Camps Bondi Band
Chalmers Insurance Agency Philip Lilienthal South Carolina Brd Camps Norma Borgmann
Caryn Clark Lilly Endowment Inc. and Retreat Richard Borrud
Eugene Clark Lincoln YMCA Viki Spain Geraldine Bownik
Colvig Silver Camps, Inc. Cliff Lissner Ronald Springs Nathan Brant
18 A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r gBrandon Briery Don Foley Owen Langbart The Rivers School Corp
James Bristor Nancy Frankel Roger Langley Susan Rochlis
Marcy Brower Gillian Frazier Scott Lantzman Katie Rosedale
Eleanor Burright Phil and Gillian Frazier Gary Lawson Karen Rosenbaum
Manella Calhoun Cheryl Gans Donald Levy Howard Rothenberg
Camp Eagle Ridge Mary Lou Garcia Dianne Liddy Scott Rothschild
Camp Kindle Philip Geissal Lions District 46 Michele Rothstein
Camp Leaders Priscilla Geissal Jason Liou Saul Rowen
Camp Marymount Daniel Gelineau Sharon Livingston Jodi Rudick
Camp Minnow Lake Robert Gentile David Long Georgann Rumsey
Camp Rap-A-Hope Gnaw Bone Camp, Inc. Caroline Lowsma Emily Ryman
Camp Regis, Inc. Heather Gordon Gayle-Kraushar Lucas Michael Saltzstein
CampSandTours.Com Rob and Debra Grabill Luther Crest Bible Camp Jane Sanborn
Kelly Carew Great Plains GSC Association Steve Schachter
George and Lois Carlson Fred Greenburg Mike MacDonald Donald Schmuckal
Margaret Carroll Robert Grierson Denise Mahnke Dorothy Schneider
Cascade Camp Cherith Hacienda Heights Area Mary Malcom Georgianna Schrader Starz
Mark Case, CCD Nancy Halliday Pamela Maloof Barbara Schwartz
Richard Chamberlain Margaret Hansen-Kaplan Dave Malter Kate Spencer Seeger
The Chatham Group David Harshman Gil Mason Danielle Shaw
Gabriel Chernov John Hedbavny Jean Mc Mullan Rae Shiau
James Cherry Laurie Herbert Elizabeth McCandless Janet Steinback
Kelly Chu Hidden Valley Camp, The Bryan McDonald Steve and Audrey Monke
Cleveland Sight Center McKinlays Mid-State Lumber Corp Shin Takahashi
Cliff Patten Irene Hooper Jean Millard Gayle Taylor
Ann Collins Susan Hurn Alison Mizen Robert Telleen
Congregation Beth Israel Larry Hutchins Michael Moore Thomas School of
Anne Connors International Counselor Fumio Morooka Horsemanship
Glynis Conyer Exchange Alice Motten Dean Tooley
Greg Cronin IDCS Nationwide Instruction for Silvra Tosi
Sherry Cullers iGive.Com Cardiovascular Education Heather Trebil
Matthew Dandola Melany Irvin Glen Nelson Judith Tucker
Lori Daniel Jewish Federation of Network for Good Robert Tucker
Greater Des Moines Barbara Nicholas Jennifer Tumey
Sheila Dannemiller
John L. Holden Lead Nancy Nozik Grace Upshaw
Ben Davis Unitrust
Danny Dawdy Oak Knoll School Mary Van Ollefen
Luke Jones Ohiopyle Prints, Inc.
Avril Dawes Gretchen Vaughn
Erin Kaplan Harriet Ottaviano
Bobby Deckard Mary Ellen Waltemire
Danielle Kaplonski Megan Owens
Lewton Deichert Linda Walters
Carrie Kashawlic William Page
Destination Science John Waszczak
Killooleet The Park Slope Day Camp
Kathryn Dion Scott Weinstein
Barbara Kirsh Nina Pierson
Dawn Dundas Katharine Weisbacher
Beverly Kitchen Linda Porter
Dunn School Kenneth Wold
Coleman Knight Terrie Prefontaine
Nannette Enloe William Wood
Donna Knop Andy Pritikin
Michael Esposito Patricia Wrath
Scott Koebel Ramah in New England
Frank Fagan YMCA at Washington State
Joyce Koeper Robyn Ratcliff University
The Family Schools, Inc. Lisa Konruff
Stephen Fine Peter Rekitzke YMCA of Greater Des
Annie Korn Al Richman Moines
Barbara Fisher Linda Kotowski Richard Ristine YMCA of Greensboro
Renee Flax Corinne Lambert River Way Ranch Camp Mr. and Mrs. John C. Yoder
Linda Flynn
A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r g 19Acorn Society Members as of December 18, 2008
Charles Ackenbom, Brooke Cheley Klebe, Abbott and Gale Fenn, Sarah Horner-Fish,
Palmyra, Virginia Denver, Colorado Middlebury, Vermont Altadena, California
Janice Adams, Strafford, Donald and Carole Cheley, Michaela Fogerty, Portland, John T. and Sue Howe, Mt.
New Hampshire Denver, Colorado Oregon View, California
Gail Albers, Estes Park, Jeff Cheley, Denver, Helen Fondren Lingle, Marian Howe Andersen-
Colorado Colorado Nokomis, Florida Herndon, Fresno,
California
Ed and Nancy Andrews, Kathleen Cohan, Plymouth, Herve Derek Fortin, Van
Orono, Maine Massachusetts Nuys, California Larry and Eileen Joseph,
Atlanta, Georgia
Tom and Nancy Armstrong, Arnold and Annebelle Nancy Frankel, Bedford,
Seminole, Florida Cohen, Manchester, New New Hampshire Rocky and Kay Kester
Hampshire Oliver, St. Clair, Missouri
Armand and Beverly Ball, Paul and Betty Frisbie, St.
Sanibel Island, Florida David and Susan Cohn, George, Utah John and Carol Kornitzer,
Tucson, Arizona Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Althea Ballentine, Peter and Marianne Fritts,
Wolfeboro, New George and Marla Isle of Palms, South Patti Kortkamp, Kansas City,
Hampshire Coleman, Merrick, New Carolina Missouri
York
Steve and Susan Baskin, Barry Garst, Salem, Virginia Valery Kostin, Scarborough,
Marble Falls, Texas Jordan and Jessica Maine
Coleman, Merrick, New J. Grant and Ruth Gerson,
Nancy Bauer, Ely, Minnesota Agoura, California Scott Lantzman, Livingston,
York
New Jersey
Cynthia Beaudion, Boston, June Gray, Raymond, Maine
Ross Coleman, Merrick,
Massachusetts Robert and Sue Lebby,
New York Ted Halpern, Jenkintown,
Tucson, Arizona
Allen Beavers, West Pennsylvania
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cook,
Hartford, Connecticut Jane Lichtman, Maplewood,
Potosi, Missouri Dudley and Wendy Hamlin,
New Jersey
Ursula Bell, Whittier, Mansfield, Connecticut
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cote,
California Andy Lilienthal, South
Eden Prairie, Minnesota Pat Hammond, Estes Park,
Portland, Maine
Judith Bevan, Banner Elk, Colorado
Connie Coutellier,
North Carolina Phil Lilienthal, Reston,
Monrovia, Indiana Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Virginia
Deb Bialeschki, Estes Park, Hanson, Walnut Creek,
Anna Crew, Southbury,
Colorado California L. W. Thompson and Bonnie
Connecticut
Lincoln, South Dennis,
Marvin and Annette Dayna Hardin, Glencoe,
William Danforth, St. Louis, Massachusetts
Black, Philadelphia, Illinois
Missouri
Pennsylvania Armin and Virginia Luehrs,
Cpt. Dean M. and Deborah Sister Marie Karen
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mickey and Barbara Black, Hawkinson, Menomonie,
Davis, Houston, Texas
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Wisconsin Mike MacDonald,
Rev. William L. and Elaine Florissant, Colorado
Michael Brandwein, Thomson Heinrichs, Detroit,
Deutsch, Millerburg,
Lincolnshire, Illinois Michigan T. Grace Macdonald,
Kentucky
Mayfield, Michigan
Harold Breene, Warren, Hermine Hemphill, Odessa,
Jack and Olivia Dowell,
New Jersey Texas Robin Manison,
Drasco, Arkansas
Friendswood, Texas
Jani Brokaw, Bethel, Karla Henderson, Raleigh,
Bari Dworken, Monroe,
Connecticut North Carolina Vi Martin, Spokane,
Connecticut
Washington
Kathy Buss, Juneau, Alaska John Hicks, Lithia, Florida
Jack Ellena, Susanville,
California Charles W. McGrady,
Patrick and Lisa Butcher, Ingrid Hilton, Mesa, Arizona
Tuxedo, North Carolina
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Clark and Marilyn Ewing, James and Marjorie
Ann Arbor, Michigan Robert and Nan McKinlay,
Marion Caldwell, Soquel, Hollandsworth,
Redmond, Washington
California Huntington, West Virginia
Joan Farrow, Monticello,
New York Andrew and Jean
Richard and Ann Mike and Sally Horner, McMullan, Hope, Maine
Chamberlain, Brentwood, Altadena, California
New Hampshire
20 A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r gSue McMullan, Cape Saul Rowen, Topanga, Frank and Buena Washburn,
Elizabeth, Maine California Salem, Oregon
Henry and Jill Meares, Marge Scanlin, Manheim, Sherri Weidman, Ft. Wayne,
Horse Shoe, North Pennsylvania Indiana
Carolina
Steve and Barbara Shirley Weiner, Milwaukee,
Rhonda Mickelson, Estes Schainman, White Plains, Wisconsin
Park, Colorado New York
Suz Welch, Boone, Iowa
Edith Middleton, Seattle, Edward and Cathy Schirick,
Washington Rock Hill, New York Scott Whipple, San
Francisco, California
Darrow Milgrim, Agoura Frank and Jean Schmidt
Hills, California Smith, Black Mountain, Velta Wieters, Sarasota,
North Carolina Florida
Beverly Miller, Leawood,
Kansas Martha Lou Schove, Rector, (1 Anonymous)
Pennsylvania
Frederick Miller, Chatham,
Massachusetts Ann Sheets, Ft. Worth, Texas
John and Bonnie Miller, Carol Sigoloff, St. Louis,
Friendship, Indiana Missouri
Jim and Denise Richard and Katherine
Montgomery, Miami Smith, Cherry Hill, New
Beach, Florida Jersey
Alan and Michelle Ordway, Jay Stager, Northport,
Bridgton, Maine Maine
Jack Pearse, Waterloo, Amy Stein, Elmsford, New
Ontario York
Diane Pick, Livingston, Texas Alan and Gail Stolz,
Westport, Connecticut
Charles and Nell Poolos,
Gainesville, Georgia Carol Sudduth, Denmark,
Maine
Rodger and Candy Popkin,
Hollywood, Florida Steve Sudduth, Denmark,
Maine
Rosalie Popkin, Key
Biscayne, Florida Peter Surgenor, Holmes,
New York
Glenn Poulter, Green Valley,
Arizona Robert and Charlotte
Telleen, Phoenix, Arizona
Linda Pulliam, Clarksville,
Virginia Edward Turn, Andover,
Connecticut
Marie Ray, Columbus, Ohio
Dorothy Van Loon,
Dennis Regan, Stanford,
Alameda, California
Connecticut
Wes Voigt, Hendersonville,
Robert and Joy Rick,
North Carolina
Woodbury, Minnesota
Edward A. Walton, Ann
Mary Rogers, St. Louis,
Arbor, Michigan
Missouri
Arthur and Rachel
Tom Rosenberg, Asheville,
Wannlund, Woodland
North Carolina
Park, Colorado
Mary Ellen Ross, Kane,
Joanna Warren Smith, Santa
Pennsylvania
Monica, California
A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r g 212008–2009 Governance
ACA National Board Board Members-At-Large Presidential Appointments
of Directors Greg Cronin, C.C.D. Rich Garbinsky
As of January 5, 2009 Virginia (2010) Presidential Appointee
Ohio (2010)
Rich Garbinsky
Executive Committee Ohio (2010) Sarah Horner
Peter Surgenor, C.C.D. Presidential Appointee
Ed Greene, Ph.D.
President California (2009)
New Jersey, (2011)
New York (2011)
Sarah Horner Posie Taylor
Scott Brody Presidential Appointee
California (2009)
Vice President Vermont (2011)
New Hampshire (2010) Gwynn Powell, Ph.D.
Georgia (2010) American Camping
Tom Rosenberg
Treasurer Posie Taylor Foundation Representative
North Carolina (2009) Vermont (2011)
Donald S. Cheley, C.C.D.,
Rich Garbinsky Diane Tyrrell, C.C.D. ACF Chair
Ohio (2010) Virginia (2010) Colorado
Peg Smith Gail Tumidajewicz
Chief Executive Officer Wisconsin (2009) Association of Independent
Indiana (Non-Voting Member) Glynn and Jo-An Turman Camps President
California (2011) Robert Lebby
Edward (Skip) Walton, M.D. Wisconsin (2011)
Michigan (2009)
Art Wannlund To contact a national
Colorado (2010)
staff member, visit
Alan Yuspeh www.ACAcamps.org/about/staff.php.
Tennessee (2011)
22 A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r gThe 2008 ACA
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A m e r i c a n C a m p A s s o c i a t i o n • 2 0 0 8 A n n u a l R e p o r t • w w w. AC A c a m p s .o r g 23American Camp Association 5000 State Road 67 North Martinsville, Indiana 46151-7902 phone 765-342-8456 fax 765-342-2065 www.ACAcamps.org www.CampParents.org
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