https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-15-2025-support-each-other-through-grief-loss

In this issue: A panel of experts explores how camp professionals can lead with empathy and support others through grief and loss in a free recorded webinar from the Alliance for Camp Health...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-8-2025-supporting-texas-camps-families-movie-copyright-compliance

In this issue: How to help Texas Hill Country camps and families ACA Disaster Assistance Scholarship Fund Showing Movies at Camp? Make Sure You Are in Compliance Fostering Positive...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-try-safe-fail-cultivating-courage-growth-camp

At camp, failure isn't defeat—it’s growth. Discover how supportive staff, intentional culture, and safe spaces help kids build courage, resilience, and character.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/how-you-can-help-texas-hill-country-camps-families

ACA has collected various ways you can help the Texas Hill Country in the wake of the devastating floods.

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...

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,...