https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-selects-77-camps-receive-grant-funding-part-its-character-camp-initiative
ACA Selects 77 Camps to Receive Grant Funding as a Part of Its Character at Camp InitiativeFunds will support the development of new and expanded character programs at day and overnight camps in the United States.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-partners-safety-navigator-strengthen-safety-best-practices-camps
ACA Partners with The Safety Navigator to Strengthen Safety Best Practices for CampsMartinsville, Ind., Jan. 15, 2026 — The American Camp Association (ACA), the national accrediting body for camps in the United States and a trusted voice on camp safety,...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-grant-recipients
Character at Camp Grant RecipientsThe American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to congratulate the 77 camps selected to receive funding through the Character at Camp Initiative.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/grounding-our-character-work-reflection
Grounding Our Character Work in ReflectionCan 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/article/camping-magazine/character-time-place-culture-meditation-growth-camp
Character as Time, Place, and Culture: A Meditation on Growth at CampCamp is more than fun — it’s a place where character takes root. Through challenge, connection, and community, campers develop resilience, empathy, and purpose. ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategic-planning-rooted-character
Strategic Planning Rooted in CharacterThis article discusses reimagining strategic planning as a character-driven, inclusive journey to build a sustainable, mission-aligned future.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belief-builds-character
Belief Builds CharacterDiscover how belief, curiosity, and positive communication can transform behavior and build character in children through everyday moments at camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-character-less-risk
More Character, Less RiskDiscover how fostering character in staff, campers, and community helps camps reduce risk, build culture, and strengthen safety through shared values.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-try-safe-fail-cultivating-courage-growth-camp
Safe to Try, Safe to Fail: Cultivating Courage and Growth at CampAt 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/article/camping-magazine/promoting-character-education-parents
Promoting Character Education to ParentsMost parents want their children to develop traits like honesty, responsibility, kindness, empathy, respect, perseverance, self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, and compassion; essentially aiming...