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/blog/camps-choosing-act
Camps Choosing to ActHow COVID transformed ACA's approach to advocacy.
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/about/public-policy/camp-caucus
Camp Caucus — Bringing Camp Voices to Capitol HillThe Camp Caucus is a new bipartisan effort in Congress, supported by the American Camp Association (ACA), to champion high-quality camp experiences for all kids. Join the movement. Get...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-resource-roundup
ACA Resource RoundupAre you getting the most out of your ACA membership? Join us to learn more about all the resources and support available to you, from peer support groups to online training to free research and more...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-advocacy-call
Camp Advocacy CallACA is strengthening advocacy at every level. Through quarterly stakeholder meetings, we bring together individuals and organizations to ensure camps have a voice in shaping fair...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/every-hill-meeting-starts-same-way
Every Hill Meeting Starts the Same Way26 million kids. One question. And nearly everyone says yes.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/frequently-asked-questions
Character at Camp Initiative: Frequently Asked QuestionsUpdated 1/5/26 The grant questions below were based on Wave 1 of the Character at Camp Grant Program. Some questions reflect the overall initiative, while others are...