https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program
Character at Camp Grant ProgramApply 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/resources/inclusion-belonging/inclusion-belonging-strategies
Inclusion and Belonging StrategiesInclusion and belonging strategies serve as a compass for camps, guiding actions and policies toward creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued, and inclusion is the...
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.
https://www.acacamps.org/book/aca-accreditation-process-guide
ACA Accreditation Process GuideA field-friendly, binder-format guide for camps featuring ACA's 2025 camp programs and services accreditation standards and implementation guidelines. To the public, ACA accreditation means that ACA...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/belonging-rhythm-camp
Belonging Is the Rhythm of CampSummer camp settings are uniquely positioned to foster the feeling of belonging because they create immersive environments where relationships develop quickly and shared experiences build connection...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/creating-space-imperfection-growth-accountability-allyship
Creating Space for Imperfection, Growth, Accountability, and AllyshipThis one-hour recorded webinar invites camp professionals to explore how allyship and accountability intersect in staff cultures and how to move away from shame-based responses toward systems that...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/building-character-through-cultural-responsiveness-camp
Building Character Through Cultural Responsiveness at CampThis 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/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-interest-session-3
Accreditation Volunteer Interest SessionAre you looking for more engagement with the camp community? Do you love learning about other camps and connecting with camp professionals? Perhaps a friend or colleague suggested that you become an...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-interest-session-2
Accreditation Volunteer Interest SessionAre you looking for more engagement with the camp community? Do you love learning about other camps and connecting with camp professionals? Perhaps a friend or colleague suggested that you become an...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-interest-session-1
Accreditation Volunteer Interest SessionAre you looking for more engagement with the camp community? Do you love learning about other camps and connecting with camp professionals? Perhaps a friend or colleague suggested that you become an...