https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program

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. This program is a great...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good

Emphasizing the common good in a camp setting involves fostering an environment where the well-being of the entire community is prioritized, and every individual contributes positively to the...

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

Welcome 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/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. Funded in 2023 by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the initiative includes the...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-grant-program-update-how-apply

The American Camp Association’s Character Grant Program is now open. Join the Character at Camp Grant Team to...

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

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 Camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategic-planning-rooted-character

This article discusses reimagining strategic planning as a character-driven, inclusive journey to build a sustainable, mission-aligned future.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belief-builds-character

Discover how belief, curiosity, and positive communication can transform behavior and build character in children through everyday moments at camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-character-less-risk

Discover how fostering character in staff, campers, and community helps camps reduce risk, build culture, and strengthen safety through shared values.

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

Welcome to ACA's 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...