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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-communications-all-accidents-traumas-challenges-summer

Join us to get up to date on triaging crisis communications, identifying your spokesperson, and determining your audiences. Come and learn more about responding to media inquiries and how to...

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

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/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/article/camping-magazine/severe-weather-heat-stress-know-risks-be-prepared

Severe weather can occur in many different forms, and each type presents unique safety risks. Thunderstorms are one of the most common weather hazards during outdoor activities. They can produce...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-it-can-really-happen-you-2025

No camp is immune to crisis — the question is, are you ready when it happens? This on-demand course reveals key trends from the ACA Crisis Hotline and shows you how to prepare your...

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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/communicating-about-character-camp

Share the Character Story of Your Camp Parents and stakeholders want more than activities — they want to see the character growth that makes camp transformative. This on-demand...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/road-grant-writing

Unlock Funding Success: Learn How to Write Winning Grants Grants can fuel your organization’s growth, but in today’s competitive landscape, standing out takes strategy and skill....