National Camp Association provides a free summer camp referral service online. Our primary purpose is to increase awareness of the opportunities and benefits that summer camp offers children. More than a summer camp directory, NCA provides personalized guidance and referrals for parents as they research and select a residential "sleepaway" camp for children.

The Camp Advisory Service provides the public with personalized guidance and referrals to residential (sleepaway) camps for youth. NCA recommended camps represent a diversity of the highest quality programs worldwide including: general, sports, travel, wilderness, academics, weight loss, riding, water sports, community service and special needs.

This service is provided at no cost or obligation to the public. All camps recommended by NCA are accredited in accordance with government regulations and have received a positive evaluation from NCA and from parents.

Other services offered by NCA include: staff placement, group facility rentals, camp brokerage, and an online Camp Mall featuring camp related products and services for families and camps. NCA also offers consultation services to camps and vendors and serves as an official media contact for the summer camp industry.