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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/using-community-practice-promote-character-camp-leadership-programs

Using a Community of Practice to Promote Character in Camp Leadership Programs

An Interview with Ana Baggiano and John “Mitch” Mitchell

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-positive-character-camp

Fostering Positive Character at Camp

The “fun” started on the very first day of camp. I was helping some of my 10-year-old boys put their belongings into their respective cubbies when I turned to help a youngster we’ll call “Jake.” As I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sailing-experience-lifetime

Sailing Into the Experience of a Lifetime

Last summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of an Outward Bound sailing course, an experience that I hope to do again in the near future. I had never sailed before, and the thought of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-creative-activities-keep-kids-engaged

Three Creative Activities to Keep Kids Engaged

Here are three summertime activities that are fun for campers of all ages. Moving Water About the Game: For this game you will need two containers and one sponge, cut in half,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-character-camp

Moving Forward Together: Character at Camp

At any given point in the summer, I can stop what I am doing and listen. Through the distance and the noise, I can hear the laughter and play of millions of children at camps across the country. As I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-cultivation-character-controversy

Character Cultivation: Character in Controversy

Let’s be honest: as camp leaders, you deal with a lot of controversy. And it can be exhausting! Controversy may stem from drama with staff, parents, or your board — and camper drama is ever-...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-time-place-culture-meditation-growth-camp

Character as Time, Place, and Culture: A Meditation on Growth at Camp

The word character carries weight. It evokes images of resilience, courage, and kindness under pressure — qualities we hope to develop in our children and refine in ourselves. Yet character, like the...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/florida-monthly-chats

Florida Monthly Chats

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for Florida Monthly Chats, a virtual meet-up where camp professionals connect, share insights, and discuss the latest trends and challenges in the camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-southeastern-fall-camp-conference

ACA, Southeastern Fall Camp Conference

Please join us for the Southeastern Fall Camp Conference in Greenville, SC on November 18-20, 2025! The conference features educational breakout sessions covering topics such as...

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Camp-Related Organizations

  Camp-Related Organizations 4-H American Red Cross...