https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative

ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp. Funded in 2023 by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the initiative includes the...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/volunteer-aca

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible!

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-29-2025-navigating-immigration-enforcement-operations-exchange-visitor-visas

In this issue: Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations and Exchange Visitor Visas This Summer New Project Real Job blog Podcast about therapy dogs at summer camp Blog on a counselor...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/seat-fire

The latest blog post in support of Project Real Job discusses how being intentional about each staff member's role helps everyone support each other's needs and highlights the strength of each person...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/magazine/2025-may-june-camping-magazine

Staff training issue.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/build-bunk-workshop-your-guide-creating-thriving-cabin-community

Discover how the Build-A-Bunk workshop helps camp counselors create a supportive, fun, and inclusive cabin environment through hands-on collaboration, meaningful traditions, and camper-focused design...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/making-time-camp-staff-superpower

Discover how camp staff can harness the superpower of making time by mastering organization, efficiency, and prioritization—even in the fast-paced world of summer camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/culture-safety-starts-you%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B-frontline-staff-guide-preventing-peer-peer-abuse-among-campers

A practical guide for frontline camp staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to peer-to-peer abuse among campers — promoting safety, respect, and a supportive camp culture.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-nifty-activities-keep-campers-busy

In the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/best-summer-job

Camp counselors play a powerful role in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and growth — impacts that last far beyond the summer season.