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https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative
Character at Camp InitiativeThe American Camp Association® (ACA) is honored to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded ACA a $45,535,623 grant to support the creation of a new, multiyear initiative to grow, improve, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2024-november-december-camping-magazine
2024 November/December Camping MagazineThis issue focuses on leadership development with articles about mentorship, leading with vulnerability, strategic thinking, and more.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impact-attending-local-conference
The Impact of Attending a Local ConferenceWe’ve said goodbye to campers, handed staff final paychecks, and stored camp supplies. As I stowed the odds and ends that make up camp, I reflected on the many things we all do to put on camp every...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/positive-outcomes-through-mentor-mindset
Positive Outcomes Through a Mentor Mindset“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving the opportunity to create themselves.” – Steven Spielberg Immersive camp experiences help...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camping-magazine
Camping MagazineLearn 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/events-education/event/character-academy-launch
Character Academy LaunchJoin us for an online learning event highlighting the American Camp Association’s Character at Camp initiative and featuring keynote speaker Michael Brandwein. Brimming with critical education,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/path-character-development-camp
The Path to Character Development at CampThe purpose of this research-based webinar is to dive into character development within the context of participants’ unique camps. Camp leaders will learn to define and prioritize character...
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-camp-initiative-what-you-need-know-1
Character at Camp Initiative: What You Need to KnowJoin us to learn more about ACA's Character at Camp Initiative. This webinar will talk about next steps in this initiative and grant process and how it might apply to you. You may have heard that...
https://www.acacamps.org/donate
DonateFor more than a century, the American Camp Association (ACA) has helped camps provide transformative experiences for generation after generation of young people. As a nonprofit, ACA provides research...