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/about/leadership/board-directors
Board of DirectorsACA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for hiring the chief executive and guiding the association’s strategic direction. The Board ensures ACA delivers meaningful outcomes for its...
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/northwest
ACA, NorthwestACA Northwest is a newly established field office created through the merger of ACA, Evergreen and ACA, Oregon Trail. It encompasses camps and camp professionals from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,...
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/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/medical-disability-camps-kindred
Medical and Disability Camps KindredThe Medical and Disability Camp Kindred is a community of camp professionals who serve campers with medical issues and disabilities. This group is an organization of the American Camp Association....