Lexington-based American Camp Association, New England is pleased to announce the recent election of Steve Sudduth as the organization’s Board President at its recent annual Conference. Sudduth has been involved with the ACA New England since 1999, and has advised ACA New England and the national American Camp Association (ACA) on legislative matters since 2008. He is the Owner and Co-director of Wyonegonic Camps, where he has been for 30 years.
Sudduth also serves as the Board President of the Maine Youth Camp Association (MYCA) and is an active member of the Association of Independent Camps and the Maine Camp Experience. He has also is an ACA Standards Lead Visitor and until recently, served as the Chairperson for the ACA National Government Relations and Public Policy Group.
During his time working in the youth camping industry, Sudduth has received several awards and recognitions including the ACA National Service Award, the MYCA Halsey Gulick Service Award, ACA, New England Leadership Award, and the ACA, New England Service Award.
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“The American Camp Association, New England has a rich history with roots in organized camping which has served children for 8 generations. The value of a camp experience as a component of a positive influence within the context of youth development is strong and gaining visibility as we continue to partner with other out-of-school time organizations and stakeholders,” said Sudduth. “The summer camp experience plays a role in a child’s development in a way that home and school cannot.”
Originally from Hingham, MA, Sudduth now resides in Denmark, ME where Wyonegonic Camps is located. Sudduth manages the family business and o-directs camp with family members, Carol Sudduth (mother), Susie Hammond (sister), David Sudduth (brother), and his daughter Samantha participates as Social Media Coordinator.
