https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-positive-character-camp
Fostering Positive Character at CampThe “fun” started on the very first day of camp. I was helping some of my 10-year-old boys put their belongings into their respective cubbies when I turned to help a youngster we’ll call “Jake.” As I...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-character-camp
Moving Forward Together: Character at CampAt any given point in the summer, I can stop what I am doing and listen. Through the distance and the noise, I can hear the laughter and play of millions of children at camps across the country. As I...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-cultivation-character-controversy
Character Cultivation: Character in ControversyLet’s be honest: as camp leaders, you deal with a lot of controversy. And it can be exhausting! Controversy may stem from drama with staff, parents, or your board — and camper drama is ever-...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/global-collaboration-creates-playbook-support-character-leadership-development-youth-disabilities
Global Collaboration Creates Playbook to Support Character and Leadership Development in Youth with Disabilities and Illnesses at Medical Specialty CampsLearn how ACA’s global CIT initiative helps youth with disabilities and illnesses build character and leadership through medical specialty camp programs.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/we-were-made-reflection-connection-camp
We Were Made for This: A Reflection on Connection at CampThis blog post outlines the importance of creating, building, and growing connections at camp this summer.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-matters-running-camp-polarized-world
Character Matters: Running Camp in a Polarized WorldAn Interfaith Conversation on Navigating Political and Social Tensions at Camp
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer
Understanding Camper Behavior to Ensure a Successful SummerThis blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-character-development-looks-camp
What Character Development Looks Like at CampCamp counselors play a crucial role in shaping character by creating positive environments, role modeling values, and teaching important life lessons — leaving a lasting impact on campers for years...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live
Five Camp Axioms to Live ByDiscover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/friends-foes-figure-it-out-creating-positive-relationship-your-co-c
Friends, Foes, Figure It Out: Creating a Positive Relationship with Your Co-CBuild a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.