https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program

Welcome to the American Camp Association’s (ACA) Character at Camp Grant Program! The purpose of this program is to provide financial support, training, and technical assistance for selected day and...

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. Funded in 2023 by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the initiative includes the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea

Camp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/grounding-our-character-work-reflection

Can you identify the difference between these two common scenarios? In the first, you are enjoying a scenic picnic lunch with campers after a long and exhausting hike together. In the second, you...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/foundations-character-courage-humility

Many camp leaders face the challenge of helping campers bounce back from setbacks and show true empathy, skills that build resilience and character for life. In this recorded webinar, Angus Fletcher...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-leadership-bundle-build-grow-sustain

The Camp Leadership Bundle: Build, Grow, Sustain offers nine expert-led webinars designed to strengthen your leadership and operational strategy. Covering topics such as work-life balance for year-...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/character-conversations-bob-ditter

Unlock the power of camp programming with expert insights from Bob Ditter! In this recorded keynote from the Southeastern Camp Conference 2025, Bob explores how camps can leverage their unique...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/promoting-character-through-counselors-training-programs

Looking to build leadership and promote character development in your counselors in training (CITs), especially those living with disabilities or chronic illnesses? This free, on-demand video...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/every-camp-learning-organization

Transform Your Camp into a Learning Organization In this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how to transform your camp into a learning organization—one that continuously evolves...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/drawing-character-camp-%E2%80%93-two-part-series

Unlock the Power of Character Development for Your Camp In this insightful webinar, you'll dive into how researchers define and discuss character, and discover evidence-based...