https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inflection-points-why-character-counts

Inflection points refer to everything from mathematical equations to management advice. But, equally, if not more, compelling is an application of the concept to the growth trajectory of youth....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-58-all-about-camp-school-partnerships

Camps can be powerful community partners in the education of our children. A camp-school partnership can be exciting, innovative, and satisfying, but they also take insight, creativity, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/imagine-child-tree-fertilize-unstructured-outdoor-play-character-development

Ask anyone who has attended a camp as a child or youth about his or her experiences and you will receive many different responses. Camp has many meanings because of the personal nature of the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/consequence-character-how-summer-camp-promotes-character-leadership-entrepreneurship

Even casual observation reveals the powerful role the summer camp experience plays in accelerating character development in children and teens. The question then becomes "What's next?" The answer, it...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-character-strengths-through-camp-life

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/art-character

Learn how ACA created the logo for the Character at Camp initiative.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/barriers-or-concerns-about-introducing-or-expanding-character-camp

The Character at Camp Initiative seeks to address many of these concerns.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/epinephrine-auto-injectors-accessibility-laws-camps

Updated August 2018 Childhood allergies are on the rise.  According to research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, twenty-five percent of children have...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/department-labor-announces-overtime-rule-decision

2019 Update On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor announced their decision regarding minimum salaries and...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/severe-weather-season-year-round-preparing-your-camp

Severe weather can occur during any time of the year. Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wild fires, floods, etc. are in the news throughout the year.  In preparation, the American Camp...