https://www.acacamps.org/conference
2026 ACA National ConferenceThe 2026 National Conference will be held February 17-20, 2026, in San Diego, CA.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative
Character at Camp InitiativeACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp. Funded in 2023 by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the initiative includes the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-character-less-risk
More Character, Less RiskDiscover how fostering character in staff, campers, and community helps camps reduce risk, build culture, and strengthen safety through shared values.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-try-safe-fail-cultivating-courage-growth-camp
Safe to Try, Safe to Fail: Cultivating Courage and Growth at CampAt 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/events-education/event/aca-southeastern-fall-camp-conference
ACA, Southeastern Fall Camp ConferencePlease join us for the Southeastern Fall Camp Conference in Greenville, SC on November 18-20, 2025! The conference features educational breakout sessions covering topics such as...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers/call-for-proposals
Call for Session Proposals at the 2026 National ConferenceSubmissions Accepted through Tuesday, September 16, 2025. All submitters will receive email notification of the program team's decision regarding their proposal(s) in late...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/hotel
Hotel Information for the 2026 National ConferenceHotel Reservations Hotel information coming end of July. The success of the ACA National Conference depends on registrants and exhibitors staying at the contracted host...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/attend/registration
Registration for the 2025 ACA National Conference2026 registration opening up in late summer.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/promoting-character-education-parents
Promoting Character Education to ParentsMost 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
Strategic Planning Rooted in CharacterEvery 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...