https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program
Character at Camp Grant ProgramApply 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/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health
Mental, Emotional, and Social HealthFocusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative
Character at Camp InitiativeACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/powerful-programming-character-development-camp
Powerful Programming for Character Development at CampThis blog is adapted from Powerful Programming: How to Build Great Character Qualities with Outstanding Program Planning and Leadership, an ACA Webinar presented by Michael Brandwein.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-academy
Character AcademyHere you will find a collection of free resources for members to learn more about character development. For additional information on the grant program and the opportunities that await your camp,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/wave-two-office-hours-character-grant-program-19
Wave Two Office Hours — Character Grant ProgramWave 2 of the American Camp Association’s Character Grant Program is OPEN! Is your camp or organization thinking about applying and have questions or need support? Sign up for any of the Character at...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camps-campus-virtual-conversations
Camps on Campus Virtual ConversationsCamps on Campus Community Conversation Series Conversation, community-building, and learning. This is a chance to support and be supported by others in the community of...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/wave-two-office-hours-character-grant-program-18
Wave Two Office Hours — Character Grant ProgramWave 2 of the American Camp Association’s Character Grant Program is OPEN! Is your camp or organization thinking about applying and have questions or need support? Sign up for any of the Character...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/wave-two-office-hours-character-grant-program-17
Wave Two Office Hours — Character Grant ProgramWave 2 of the American Camp Association’s Character Grant Program is OPEN! Is your camp or organization thinking about applying and have questions or need support? Sign up for any of the Character...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/wave-two-office-hours-character-grant-program-16
Wave Two Office Hours — Character Grant ProgramWave 2 of the American Camp Association’s Character Grant Program is OPEN! Is your camp or organization thinking about applying and have questions or need support? Sign up for any of the Character...