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

Welcome to the American Camp Association’s (ACA) Character at Camp Grant Program! The purpose of this program is to provide financial support, training, and technical assistance for selected day and...

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

ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp. Funded in 2023 by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the initiative includes the...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/road-grant-writing

Unlock Funding Success: Learn How to Write Winning Grants Grants can fuel your organization’s growth, but in today’s competitive landscape, standing out takes strategy and skill....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies

This article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-winnekota-leadership-summit

Plan to join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, WI. Bring yourself,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/us-secret-service-agents-guide-creating-safe-camps

This webinar is meant to provide participants with concepts to proactively develop and/or improve safety and security at their camps and outdoor venues.  The presentation will include discussion...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-staff-safety-age-metoo

It is a story that has been unfolding for over a year: the exposure of often long-standing sexual abuse and harassment of both male and female victims by mostly men in various positions of power....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/grounding-our-character-work-reflection

Can you identify the difference between these two common scenarios? In the first, you are enjoying a scenic picnic lunch with campers after a long and exhausting hike together. In the second, you...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/wildfires-west

The threat of wildfires impacts camps in the west more each year.  This webinar explores wildland fire preparation, response and recovery from four critical perspectives: Public Policy, Fire...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/business-basics-new-camp-directors

Camp professionals usually come into their roles because they have talent and passion for working with youth and staff. However, the most successful leaders in our industry combine this passion with...