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*Now Accepting Applications for Board & Committee Members!
Deadline to Apply is Thursday, April 30, 2026.
The American Camp Association, Illinois is a membership and volunteer-driven organization. As a small organization, we thrive and move forward because of the collaboration of committed & active volunteers, members, and staff. The volunteers and staff of ACA Illinois partner each year to make a truly transformative impact on our state, camps, and the world. Annually, this group of remarkable individuals:
- Lead our organization to send over 5,000+ economically disadvantaged young people to camp through our DFI Title XX Camping Services Program.
- Step-up to respond to the needs of camps and the community during times of adversity and crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Raise funds to provide young people who need extra support services with camperships and camp experiences.
- Facilitate the national Accreditation program to ensure that our member camps have the most up-to-date resources and tools to meet the industry's professional standards for best practices in facilitating camps.
- Provide our members with a robust catalog of events, networking groups, and training opportunities at subsidized rates.
- Strengthen relationships with our local and state public officials to ensure camp has a seat at the table.
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Take Action.
Help Us Reach Our Greatest Potential as a Camp Community.
People with your unique skills, ideas, experiences, and perspectives are needed to transform the lives of young people! If you have been positively impacted by the work of ACA Illinois, camp, or care deeply for our mission we encourage you to consider applying for one of our committees or boards. Each committee and board has a different focus, set of goals, commitment level, and requirements; however each is a critical part of keeping our organization running. Together we can positively impact the lives of young people, the greater camp community, and ACA Illinois.
Sustain our mission by volunteering with us today, and experience the professional and personal benefits including:
- Access to exclusive networking opportunities with other professionals in the field;
- Continue discovering best practices and innovations;
- Strengthen your current professional skills while building upon new skills and experiences to further enhance your resume;
- Elevate your camp's image and exposure;
- Make new friends with awesome people who have similar values, and want to make this world a better place; and
- Be part of an organization that is renowned world-wide for being innovative, progressive, and committed to putting people first.
Join Us.
Be Part of This Exceptional Group of Industry Leaders.
No matter your experience and skills, we are confident there is a place for everyone who is committed to being an active part of advancing the work of ACA Illinois.
Check Out Our Upcoming Information Sessions to Learn More About Volunteer Opportunities!
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Thursday, April 09, 2026 11:30 AMDigital
Questions? About the application? Which committee to apply for? Want to learn more? Email Colette at colette@acail.org and she'll connect you with the committee & board leaders that can best answer your questions. Committee Member Application is April 30, 2026. |
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Pictured Above: Board Members Shauna Guglielmo and Megan Owens | Great for Folks Who:
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Ideal Committee Size: 5-8 volunteers. Committee Leader: This committee is led by a Committee Chair. Open Positions:
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Pictured Above: Sam Thompson, Board Chair, and Joel Bennett, Accreditation Visitor | Great for Folks Who:
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Ideal Committee Size: 5-8 volunteers Committee Leader: This committee is led by a Committee Chair. Open Positions:
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.png) Listen to What Shauna Guglielmo Has to Say About Being on the DEIAJ-AR Committee! She also offers some great reasons to get involved as a Volunteer. | Great for Folks Who:
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Ideal Committee Size: 5-8 volunteers Committee Leader: This committee is led by a Committee Chair who also serves on the Board of Directors. Open Positions:
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Why Join the Government Relations Committee? Colette Marquardt Can Answer That! | Great for Folks Who:
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Ideal Committee Size: 5-8 volunteers Committee Leadership: This is a board committee. The Board appoints the committee's leader(s.) Open Positions:
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Committee Leader: This group is led by a Young Professionals Board Chair who also serves on the Board of Directors. This person is chosen by both the YPB and the Nominating Committee, and ultimately voted on by the membership of ACA Illinois. Open Positions:
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Pictured Above: Emma Bird, Past Grad Student, and Brad Cripe, Current Board Secretary | Great for Folks Who:
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Ideal Committee Size: 6-10 volunteers. Committee Leaders: This committee's chair is appointed by the Board of Directors. Open Positions:
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Cat Curry, Past Board Chair, and Sam Thompson, Current Board Chair, talk about why we need YOU to consider joining the Board! | Great for Folks Who:
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The Leadership of the Board: The Board is led by the Board Chair who is elected by the membership, in relationship with the CEO who is hired by the Board of Directors. Each Board Member Will:
Nomination Process: Members of the Board of Directors are chosen for a single slate by the member-elected Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee considers nominations for all qualified applicants. Term: 3 Years (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.) Open Positions:
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