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/resources/safety-camp-resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience.  This curated...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness

In extreme temperatures and humidity, it is important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/not-profit-development-roundtable

Join ACA's Chief Development Officer for an open conversation. Bring your ideas and questions. Upcoming NFP Events...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/not-profit-conversations

This is a space where we talk about issues important to nonprofits, such as board development and fundraising. Bring your ideas and questions. Upcoming NFP Events...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/camp-safety-preparedness-protecting-americas-youth

Through a Capitol Hill briefing on camp safety and preparedness, ACA announced a new collaboration with First Street to help camps strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience through access to...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/educational-partner/know2protect

Through their partnership, ACA and Know2Protect deliver online safety education and prevention resources that help camps protect youth and empower communities.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/not-profit-council

The Not-for-Profit Council is an affiliate organization of the American Camp Association and operates with guidelines created by ACA to serve the special interests of the not-for-profit camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-navigator

Through their partnership, ACA and The Safety Navigator collaborate to provide camps with practical safety tools, expert guidance, and training resources that help strengthen emergency preparedness,...