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/strategic-planning-rooted-character

Every camp reaches a moment when it has to ask itself: Are we still serving our mission in the most impactful way? Are we ready for the future? How do we ensure long-term sustainability...

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

An Interview with Ana Baggiano and John “Mitch” Mitchell

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/resources/magazine/2025-july-august-camping-magazine

Character at Camp Issue.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-june-24-2025

In this issue: Check out resources on how to prevent and identify heat-related illness at camp. Be prepared for a potential crisis using ACA's Crisis Communications Tool Kit. Discover how...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/global-collaboration-creates-playbook-support-character-leadership-development-youth-disabilities

Learn how ACA’s global CIT initiative helps youth with disabilities and illnesses build character and leadership through medical specialty camp programs.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-june-17-2025-new-cdc-tools-help-camps-prepare-measles

In this issue: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added new summer camp resources to the Be Ready for Measles tool kit. Blog post outlining the importance of creating,...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/elevate-your-camp-experience-archery

Archery is a hit with campers of all ages — it’s fun, builds focus and confidence, and can be set up indoors or outside. USA Archery makes it easy to add this rewarding activity to your program...

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.