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/about/leadership/board-directors
Board of DirectorsACA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for hiring the chief executive and guiding the association’s strategic direction. The Board ensures ACA delivers meaningful outcomes for its...
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/american-camp-foundation
American Camp FoundationThe American Camp Foundation (ACF) fuels the future of camp.
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/events-education/online-learning/online-course/building-character-through-cultural-responsiveness-camp
Building Character Through Cultural Responsiveness at CampThis recorded webinar explores how camps can create transformative character development experiences by embracing culturally responsive-sustaining approaches. Participants will discover how character...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/walt-disney-company-american-camp-association-american-camp-foundation-partner-expand-access-summer-camp
The Walt Disney Company, ACA, and the American Camp Foundation Partner to Expand Access to Summer Camp for Hundreds of Youth NationwideDisney supports camperships and brings the spirit of Camp Rock 3 to ACA-accredited camps across the country.
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/resources/harmony-academy
Harmony AcademyThrough their partnership, ACA and Harmony Academy collaborate to deliver resources that help camps build belonging, strengthen relationships, and support youth well-being.