https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program

Apply for ACA's Character at Camp Grant — funding for day and overnight camps to build or grow character development programs. Wave 2 closes October 1, 2026.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/educational-partners

ACA is proud to share collaborative relationships with our educational partners, who provide camps with practical tools, resources, and education. This centralized space is designed to help camps...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative

ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/building-character-through-cultural-responsiveness-camp

This recorded webinar explores how camps can create transformative character development experiences by embracing culturally responsive-sustaining approaches. Participants will discover how character...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/walt-disney-company-american-camp-association-american-camp-foundation-partner-expand-access-summer-camp

Disney supports camperships and brings the spirit of Camp Rock 3 to ACA-accredited camps across the country.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/powerful-programming-character-development-camp

This blog is adapted from Powerful Programming: How to Build Great Character Qualities with Outstanding Program Planning and Leadership, an ACA Webinar presented by Michael Brandwein.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-academy

Here you will find a collection of free resources for members to learn more about character development. For additional information on the grant program and the opportunities that await your camp,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/wave-two-office-hours-character-grant-program-19

Wave 2 of the American Camp Association’s Character Grant Program is OPEN! Is your camp or organization thinking about applying and have questions or need support? Sign up for any of the Character at...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/educational-partner/know2protect

Through their partnership, ACA and Know2Protect deliver online safety education and prevention resources that help camps protect youth and empower communities.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/wave-two-office-hours-character-grant-program-18

Wave 2 of the American Camp Association’s Character Grant Program is OPEN! Is your camp or organization thinking about applying and have questions or need support? Sign up for any of the Character...