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/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/resources/camping-magazine

Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry - the latest research in the field of youth...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/engaging-meaningful-character-reflection

As a camp staff member, you have endless opportunities to help shape young people’s character and identity. You have the potential for powerful influence — and with intention your impact can be...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2026-may-june-camping-magazine

The Staff Training issue.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/wave-two-office-hours-character-grant-program-1

Wave Two of ACA's Character Grant Program opened on May 1st! Is your camp or organization thinking about applying and have questions or need support? Sign up for any of the Character at Camp Grant...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/golden-lens-contest

The J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe  Golden Lens Awards photography contest.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/powerful-programming-how-build-great-character-qualities-outstanding-program-planning-leadership

Join bestselling author and educator Michael Brandwein for a practical, high-impact virtual session focused on building character through intentional program design and leadership. Packed with ready-...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staff-training-issue-camping-magazine

Each year, the May/June issue of Camping Magazine is devoted to staff training — perfect for Staff Orientation!

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/consequence-character-how-summer-camp-promotes-character-leadership-entrepreneurship

Even casual observation reveals the powerful role the summer camp experience plays in accelerating character development in children and teens. The question then becomes "What's next?" The answer, it...