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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramNow in its second year, the ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support....
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative
Character at Camp InitiativeThe American Camp Association® (ACA) is honored to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded ACA a $45,535,623 grant to support the creation of a new, multiyear initiative to grow, improve, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-academy-launch
Character Academy LaunchJoin us for an online learning event highlighting the American Camp Association’s Character at Camp initiative and featuring keynote speaker Michael Brandwein. Brimming with critical education,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-planning-hiring-marketing-timeline
Camp Planning, Hiring, and Marketing TimelineMost successful camp owners start planning for summer nine months in advance. Use Sawyer's downloadable guide and planner to never miss a beat and make summer 2025 the best one yet!
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/path-character-development-camp
The Path to Character Development at CampThe purpose of this research-based webinar is to dive into character development within the context of participants’ unique camps. Camp leaders will learn to define and prioritize character...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-texoma-epic-youth-camping-professional-conference-gateway-growth
ACA, Texoma EPIC- Youth Camping Professional Conference: A Gateway to GrowthJoin early-career professionals in the youth camping field for two days of immersive workshops, networking, and hands-on learning at Texas A&M University. Whether you're looking to refine your...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/crisis-it-can-really-happen-you-2024
Crisis — It Can Really Happen to You 2024Join us for an interactive session on lessons learned from the 2024 ACA Camp Crisis Hotline calls. We’ll highlight key areas of concern and tough questions camps faced, based on ACA’s 2024 data. Gain...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/breaking-down-employment-barriers-through-staff-grants
Breaking Down Employment Barriers Through Staff GrantsLearn how one camp helps address barriers to summer camp employment by paying out grants at the end of the season.
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-camp-initiative-what-you-need-know-1
Character at Camp Initiative: What You Need to KnowJoin us to learn more about ACA's Character at Camp Initiative. This webinar will talk about next steps in this initiative and grant process and how it might apply to you. You may have heard that...