https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative
Character at Camp InitiativeACA’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/blog/we-were-made-reflection-connection-camp
We Were Made for This: A Reflection on Connection at CampThis blog post outlines the importance of creating, building, and growing connections at camp this summer.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-matters-running-camp-polarized-world
Character Matters: Running Camp in a Polarized WorldAn Interfaith Conversation on Navigating Political and Social Tensions at Camp
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/navigating-immigration-enforcement-operations-ice-summer
Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations (ICE) This SummerLearn about the new United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) registration rules for Canadian visitors staying over 30 days and key I-9 compliance steps for US camp employers.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camping-magazine
Camping MagazineLearn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry - the latest research in the field of youth...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-academy
Character AcademyACA Recorded Webinars and Videos The Pathway to Character Development at...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-ohio-camp-conference
ACA, Ohio Camp ConferencePlease 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/resources/magazine/2025-may-june-camping-magazine
2025 May/June Camping MagazineStaff training issue.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/best-summer-job
The Best Summer JobCamp counselors play a powerful role in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and growth — impacts that last far beyond the summer season.