https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cultivating-character
Cultivating CharacterAs we begin a new year, we find ourselves in a time of unprecedented transition — in the world around us and here at ACA. I want to personally thank Tom Rosenberg for his passion for ACA’s mission,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-evaluation-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan
Character Evaluation Findings from ACA's Character at Camp Landscape ScanThis blog describes the findings about how camps evaluate their character-focused work, including lessons learned from evaluating character-focused work and external resources from ACA’s Character at...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/marketing-outreach-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan
Marketing/Outreach Findings from ACA’s Character at Camp Landscape ScanAs we continue to roll out many exciting parts of the Character at Camp Initiative, it’s a great time to share results from our recent landscape scan. (If you haven’t already, be sure to check out...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/hiring-training-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan
Hiring and Training Findings from ACA’s Character at Camp Landscape ScanHow do summer camps apply character to their hiring and staff training practices? Camps share their thoughts as part of the Character at Camp landscape scan.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-safety-first-culture-camp
Building a Safety-First Culture in CampDuring my years as a camp director, safety became more than a set of rules or a checklist; it evolved into a daily practice with my entire team, embedded in everything from early morning activity...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inspired-inspire-interview-chris-moore
Inspired to Inspire: An Interview with Chris MooreChris Moore, CEO of the youth-focused nonprofit FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), uses his extensive executive leadership, advocacy, and field engagement...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfires-smoke-impacting-camps
Wildfires and Smoke Impacting CampsThe American Camp Association provides resources for developing wildfire preparation, response and recovery plans.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-winnekota-leadership-summit
ACA Winnekota Leadership SummitPlease join us for the 2025 Winnekota Leadership Summit! Join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities at the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-academy-launch-part-ii
Character Academy Launch Part IIJoin us for an online learning event highlighting the American Camp Association’s Character at Camp initiative and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Urban. Brimming with critical education,...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-handbook-templates-sample-forms-letters
The Crisis Communications Handbook Templates and Sample Forms and LettersTake control of a crisis at your camp with a proven communications system. Take Control: Be prepared for nearly any camp crisis with a strong, comprehensive communications system that...