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/resources/character-camp/grant-program
Character at Camp Grant ProgramWelcome to the American Camp Association’s (ACA) Character at Camp Grant Program! The purpose of this program is to provide financial support, training, and technical assistance for selected day and...
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/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-time-place-culture
Character as Time, Place, and CultureLearn More About Character Join us for an exploration of character development through the unique lens of camp experiences. Drawing from cutting-edge research and real-world...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers
Conference SpeakersSession Proposals ACA is looking for high-quality speakers and facilitators who will challenge our thinking, spark new ideas, and sharpen the skills essential to exceptional camp experiences....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/designing-environments-authentic-character-growth-0
Designing Environments for Authentic Character GrowthLearn More About Character This collaborative workshop experience is a follow-up session from the Character as Time, Place, and Culture webinar....
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers/keynotes
Keynote Speakers and General Session Info for the 2026 National Conferencehttps://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/communicating-about-character-your-camp
Communicating About Character at Your CampMove Beyond Buzzwords: Communicate Real Impact How do you tell the real story of your camp and the power of community? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to communicate the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-winnekota-leadership-summit
ACA Winnekota Leadership SummitPlan to join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, WI. Bring yourself,...