The American Camp Association (ACA) is a private, not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of summer camp experiences for children. The Illinois section represents a large network of camp professionals with over 250 members representing over 100 affiliated camps. The programs and services of the Illinois office are aimed at responding to the particular needs of the region while at the same time, adhering to ACA’s national agenda. Strategic Goals There will be a greater understanding of and support for the value of the camp experience for camps served by the ACA IL Section. The number of children, youth, and adults of all social, cultural, economic, and ability levels who have a camp experience will increase. The ACA IL Section will be widely recognized as a valuable resource in youth development, and camps served by the Section will have a growing and diverse camper population. The ACA IL Section will continue to build on the partnerships we are already forming with allied youth servicing agencies and organizations. We will strengthen and expand our relationships with park districts, schools, social service agencies, health providers, the court system, child advocate groups, parent groups, and others.