https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-character-playbook-july-august-camping-magazine

In this issue: Press release about the Promoting Character Through Counselors-in-Training Programs at Medical Specialty Camps initiative and available resources July/August Camping...

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Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry - the latest research in the field of youth...

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According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the incidence of violent crimes committed against and by children and youth continues to rise in America. This alarming data has youth-serving...

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/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/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/using-community-practice-promote-character-camp-leadership-programs

An Interview with Ana Baggiano and John “Mitch” Mitchell

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-character-less-risk

Risk management is a significant part of any camp professional’s role. Reducing risk at camp requires committing to a combination of approaches, such as regularly updating policies and procedures,...

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Character at Camp Issue.

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