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/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/blog/high-quality-cit-programs-key-solving-camp-staffing-challenges
High-Quality CIT Programs: A Key to Solving Camp Staffing ChallengesWhen designed with intention, counselor-in-training programs can be one of the most effective tools for ensuring camps have strong and prepared summer camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/thinking-outside-box-creative-ways-find-hire-summer-camp-staff
Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Ways to Find and Hire Summer Camp StaffHere are four powerful staff recruitment strategies — beyond the usual job postings — that can help you find the best staff for your summer camp or seasonal program.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/fair-labor-standards-act-applicability-camps
Fair Labor Standards Act - Applicability to CampsThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staffing-summit-2025-26-commitment-process-leads-progress
Staffing Summit 2025-26: Commitment to the Process Leads to ProgressDuring the 2026 ACA Staffing Summit, experts from both inside and outside the camp field will share valuable insights around staff recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining.
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.