https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-supports-texas-efforts-strengthen-camp-safety-standards

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (August 7, 2025) — In the wake of the tragic July floods that claimed the lives of campers and counselors in Texas, the American Camp Association (ACA) is standing...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-5-2025-character-grant-webinar-national-award-nominations

In this issue: Upcoming webinar on the Character Grant Program National award nominations are due October 26, 2025 Article dicussing strategic planning as a character-driven, inclusive...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-29-2025-character-grant-program-open

In this issue: The Character at Camp Grant Program is now open.  Watch a special message about a the Character Grant Program opening Webinar: Character Program Update and How to Apply...

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/article/camping-magazine/strategic-planning-rooted-character

This article discusses reimagining strategic planning as a character-driven, inclusive journey to build a sustainable, mission-aligned future.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-22-2025-national-conference-call-proposals

In this issue: Submit innovative, dynamic session proposals for the ACA National Conference, February 17–20, 2026, in San Diego, CA. Explore how fostering character in staff, campers, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belief-builds-character

Discover how belief, curiosity, and positive communication can transform behavior and build character in children through everyday moments at camp.

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/article/campline/do-camps-need-affirmative-action-policy

Affirmative action is a much discussed and debated subject. We hear political candidates talk about it. We read about it in newspapers and magazines. Occasionally, we learn that courts make rulings...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/sample-prohibition-harassment-policy

Harassment Prohibited [Camp] is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment based on a person’s sex, race, age, color, creed, religion, disability,...