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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-camp-grant-what-you-need-know-0
Character at Camp Grant: What You Need to KnowJoin us to learn more about ACA's Lilly Endowment Inc. 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/campfires-coding-tech-trends-shaping-modern-camps
From Campfires to Coding: The Tech Trends Shaping Modern CampsHave you ever wondered how technology is transforming the traditional camp experience?
https://www.acacamps.org/research/continuous-improvement/camp-program-quality
Camp Program QualityProgram quality refers to the ways camp staff practices, activities, and program climate foster youth development consistently over time.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/innovation-work-2024-eleanor-p-eells-award-winners
Innovation at Work: 2024 Eleanor P. Eells Award WinnersEach year, ACA’s Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence honors camps that embody the spirit of the award’s namesake through their efforts to provide exceptional programming that effectively...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/are-your-vehicles-drivers-rolling-safely-season
Are Your Vehicles and Drivers Rolling Safely This Season?The summer camping season is upon us! Welcoming user groups, families, and campers to join you for a one-of-a-kind experience of fun, camaraderie, and personal growth takes considerable preparation...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/2025-aca-national-conference
2025 ACA National ConferenceJoin us for the 2025 ACA National Conference, February 18-21, 2025, in Dallas, TX. Four-plus packed days of quality education, social and issues-based networking, professional trade-show access...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues
Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering "Difficult" DialoguesThis is a webinar designed to equip summer camp staff with essential skills for navigating challenging interactions. Participants delve into effective communication strategies, conflict resolution...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/step-step-crucial-role-walkthroughs-camp-aquatic-safety
Step by Step: The Crucial Role of Walk-throughs in Camp Aquatic Safety“Camp aquatic safety cannot solely be the responsibility of the lifeguards.” —Teresa Tucker, Consultant for The Redwoods Group As leaders in your camp, your presence matters....
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-45-million-grant-lilly-endowment-strengthen-character-development-programs
ACA Receives $45.5 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Strengthen Character Development Programs for Young People at CampMartinsville, IN (February 1, 2024) – The American Camp Association® (ACA) is honored to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded ACA a $45,535,623 grant to support the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/decoding-camper-behavior
Decoding Camper BehaviorMany years ago, before social media, electric cars, and the smartphone, a little boy went to camp. He had overcome tremendous hurdles before ever stepping foot on a campground. In fact, at the...