https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/eval-2020-tricks-trends-next-decade-camp-evaluation
Eval 2020: Tricks and Trends for the Next Decade of Camp EvaluationIn the past ten years we’ve welcomed tremendous growth in how and why camp professionals use evaluation to support program planning, staff training, marketing, and funding efforts. The year...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/measuring-outcomes-101-easy-steps-beginners
Measuring Outcomes 101: Easy Steps for BeginnersACA’s Youth Outcomes Battery is a set of surveys designed specifically for camp professionals to use to measure camper outcomes. Join us in this webinar to learn about this easy and accessible tool...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/silence-tmi-how-get-useful-information-your-parent-surveys
From Silence to TMI: How to Get Useful Information from Your Parent SurveysSurveying parents before, during, and after camp programs is one of the most common forms of camp evaluation, yet it is not easy to do well. Some parents are vocal and tell you more than you want to...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/gan-israel-pickle-camper-management
Gan Israel - Pickle & Camper ManagementCGI Staff Training: Pickle & Camper Management (2 Hour) - $5/participant This 2-hour training is full of practical "What to say" and "What to do" so you can come to camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-middle-manager-package
Camp Middle Manager PackageImproving the quality of your camp programs and activities requires attention to your own continuing education and professional development. Yet many middle managers and camp program directors...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/consequence-character-how-summer-camp-promotes-character-leadership-entrepreneurship
A Consequence of Character: How Summer Camp Promotes Character, Leadership, and EntrepreneurshipEven casual observation reveals the powerful role the summer camp experience plays in accelerating character development in children and teens. The question then becomes "What's next?" The answer, it...
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/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/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.