https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/frequently-asked-questions
Character at Camp Initiative: Frequently Asked QuestionsUpdated 4/27/26 This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative and the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-academy
Character AcademyHere you will find a collection of free resources for members to learn more about character development. For additional information on the grant program and the opportunities that await your camp,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/best-tech-tools-recruiting-domestic-camp-staff
The Best Tech Tools for Recruiting Domestic Camp StaffFive tried-and-tested platforms that will change how your camp hires at scale, and a few notes on what else is out there.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-outdoor-musical-play-supports-character-inclusion-camp
How Outdoor Musical Play Supports Character and Inclusion at CampOutdoor musical play builds character, resilience, and inclusion, helping campers of all abilities feel confident and connected.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/digital-boundaries-beyond-camp-helping-kids-balance-screen-time-year-round
Digital Boundaries Beyond Camp: Helping Kids Balance Screen Time Year-RoundKids and teens may spend more time online throughout the winter holidays, and their chances of crossing paths with online predators can rise. These free, family-friendly resources encourage healthier...
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/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.