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

Apply for ACA's Character at Camp Grant — funding for day and overnight camps to build or grow character development programs. Wave 2 closes October 1, 2026.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/grants-innovative-special-projects

With the support of grant funding, ACA’s Research Team is busy testing innovative ideas, tools, and systems in the camp field, ranging from program quality to camp-school partnerships, to camper and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/navigate-explore-empower-your-guide-orienteering-camp

Explore the fundamentals of orienteering Orienteering is a physically active learning experience that develops map navigation skills. In this on-demand course, you will learn how...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/preparedness-project

The American Camp Association (ACA) is launching a cohort-based accreditation program designed to help camps strengthen disaster preparedness and response strategies.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crafting-your-camps-legacy-through-succession-planning

In today’s unpredictable world, having a succession plan is more important than ever for long-term success. In this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how to build a seamless succession plan for your...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/darkness-lights-camp-counselor-training

Darkness to Light's Camp Counselor Training empowers counselors in camp settings to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.  Define child sexual...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/school-comes-camp-new-era-funding-camp-school-partnerships-three-part

Think camp!  Think academics surrounded with the enrichment experiences camps traditionally provide. Add in the social emotional learning skills camps reinforce.  The result is a community...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program

ASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety.  It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-grant-recipients

The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to congratulate the 77 camps selected to receive funding through the Character at Camp Initiative.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/pony-barnes-foundation-invests-power-camp-685000-grant

Funding honors the legacy of Dr. Virginia "Pony" Barnes by supporting equitable, life-changing opportunities for youth through camp.