https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belief-builds-character

“My counselor hates me!” Aaron stood before me, his hands in his pockets, nervously kicking the pebbles on the ground. It was my 18th summer in Camp Gan Israel, the largest network of Jewish camps...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/promoting-character-education-parents

Most parents want their children to develop traits like honesty, responsibility, kindness, empathy, respect, perseverance, self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, and compassion; essentially aiming...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/we-were-made-reflection-connection-camp

This blog post outlines the importance of creating, building, and growing connections at camp this summer.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/explore-our-dynamic-sun

Discover NASA’s Our Dynamic Sun tool kit — free activities, images, and facts to spark curiosity about the sun for camps, educators, and astronomy fans.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/know2protect-stopping-online-child-exploitation

Know2Protect is a national public awareness campaign to stop online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-matters-running-camp-polarized-world

An Interfaith Conversation on Navigating Political and Social Tensions at Camp

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/navigating-immigration-enforcement-operations-ice-summer

Learn about the new United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) registration rules for Canadian visitors staying over 30 days and key I-9 compliance steps for US camp employers.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-camp-elevating-cultural-exchange-through-summer-2025

Learn how to elevate the cultural exchange experience this summer as well as tips for a smooth travel experience for J-1 visa participants.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/opals-walk-freedom-nationwide-camp-initiative

Join camps nationwide on June 19, 2025, for Opal’s Walk for Freedom — honoring Juneteenth through education, community, and youth engagement. Celebrate freedom, resilience, and unity with this...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-camp-crisis-hotline-annual-review-2024

Case studies and lessons learned from the ACA Crisis Hotline.