https://www.acacamps.org/conference

The 2027 National Conference will be held February 16-19, 2027, in Louisville, KY. 

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program

Apply for ACA's Character at Camp Grant — funding for day and overnight camps to build or grow character development programs. Wave 2 closes October 1, 2026.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative

ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/powerful-programming-how-build-great-character-qualities-outstanding

Join bestselling author and educator Michael Brandwein for a practical, high-impact virtual recorded webinar focused on building character through intentional program design and leadership. Packed...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/building-character-through-cultural-responsiveness-camp

This recorded webinar explores how camps can create transformative character development experiences by embracing culturally responsive-sustaining approaches. Participants will discover how character...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/powerful-programming-character-development-camp

This blog is adapted from Powerful Programming: How to Build Great Character Qualities with Outstanding Program Planning and Leadership, an ACA Webinar presented by Michael Brandwein.

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/hotel

Conference Hotels We have contracted room blocks at multiple hotels close to the convention center. Please review the hotel options below and follow the links provided to make your reservation....

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers/keynotes

The keynote speakers for the 2027 ACA National Conference are being finalized. Check back again in late summer or early fall. The 2026 speakers are listed below.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-academy

Here you will find a collection of free resources for members to learn more about character development. For additional information on the grant program and the opportunities that await your camp,...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program

2026 Schedule To help plan your daily conference activities, we've provided a conference schedule-at-a-glance.  See what's happening each day.  Additional details will be added...