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/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/jobs

Find summer camp jobs! Looking for a career in camp? We have year-round camp job listings as well. Directors - looking to find qualified camp staff for your summer camp? Post a job!

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies

This 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/resources/character-academy

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

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/camps-campus-virtual-conversations

Camps on Campus Community Conversation Series Conversation, community-building, and learning. This is a chance to support and be supported by others in the community of...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/professional-development-camps-campus

Looking for professional development opportunities to help you and your program?

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...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar-character-academy/foundations-character-development

Unlock the Power of Character Development in Your Camp! What is character and why does it matter in a camp setting? In this on-demand webinar, you’ll explore the essentials of character in youth...