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/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/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/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/120-days-strong-child-protection-policy

Creating a strong child protection policy can feel overwhelming, but every youth-serving organization needs one that is clear, practical, and consistently followed to keep kids safe. This on-demand...

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/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/news/newsletter/aca-now-june-24-2025-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness

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...