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/event/campfires-clicks-online-safety-campers-starts-here

Protecting young people today means thinking beyond the physical spaces we create—it means showing up in the digital world, too. As more youth connect virtually, so do the risks of grooming,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-character-development-looks-camp

Camp counselors play a crucial role in shaping character by creating positive environments, role modeling values, and teaching important life lessons — leaving a lasting impact on campers for years...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/beyond-usual-self-care-tips-camp

With summer rapidly approaching, it is a good time to take an extra look at self-care. We often hear about the significance of taking care of ourselves, especially in the context of the sometimes...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-academy

ACA Recorded Webinars and Videos The Pathway to Character Development at...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/no-outbreaks-here-simple-strategies-reducing-spread-communicable-disease-camp

The emergence of COVID-19 highlighted the importance of preventative behaviors and practices to reduce the spread and impact of communicable diseases in camp. This short course is rooted in...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-ohio-camp-conference

Please join us for the 2026 Ohio Camp Conference!  The Ohio Camp Conference, located at the Ohio 4-H Center at Ohio State University, is a one-day event for camp professionals....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-southeastern-fall-camp-conference

Please join us for the Southeastern Fall Camp Conference in Greenville, SC on November 18-20, 2025! The conference features educational breakout sessions covering topics such as...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/measles-information-camps

Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Here some top tips for camps.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/drawing-character-camp-%E2%80%93-two-part-series

Unlock the Power of Character Development for Your Camp In this insightful webinar, you'll dive into how researchers define and discuss character, and discover evidence-based...