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

Unlock the Power of Character Development in Your Camp! What is character and why does it matter in a camp setting? In this on-demand webinar, you’ll explore the essentials of character in youth...

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

Unlock the power of cultural responsiveness at your own pace with this on-demand recorded webinar. Designed for camp leaders, this theory-based session introduces the foundational concepts of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-character-less-risk

Discover how fostering character in staff, campers, and community helps camps reduce risk, build culture, and strengthen safety through shared values.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/designing-quality-youth-programs

If you believe your program offers a quality experience for your participants but also think doing even better is ideal, this course is for you. Designing Quality Youth Programs takes you through an...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/pathway-character-development-camp

Unlock the secrets to enhancing character development at your camp with this research-driven, recorded webinar. Available for viewing at your convenience, this recorded webinar is designed...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-try-safe-fail-cultivating-courage-growth-camp

At camp, failure isn't defeat—it’s growth. Discover how supportive staff, intentional culture, and safe spaces help kids build courage, resilience, and character.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-middle-manager-package

Improving the quality of your camp programs and activities requires attention to your own continuing education and professional development.  Yet many middle managers and camp program directors...

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/article/camping-magazine/promoting-character-education-parents

Most parents want their children to develop traits like honesty, responsibility, kindness, empathy, respect, perseverance, self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, and compassion; essentially aiming...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-positive-character-camp

The “fun” started on the very first day of camp. I was helping some of my 10-year-old boys put their belongings into their respective cubbies when I turned to help a youngster we’ll call “Jake.” As I...