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

Unlock the secrets to enhancing character development at your camp with this research-driven, recorded webinar. Available for viewing at your convenience, this recorded webinar is designed...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/business-basics-new-camp-directors

Camp professionals usually come into their roles because they have talent and passion for working with youth and staff. However, the most successful leaders in our industry combine this passion with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/consequence-character-how-summer-camp-promotes-character-leadership-entrepreneurship

Even 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

Updated 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

Here 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

Outdoor musical play builds character, resilience, and inclusion, helping campers of all abilities feel confident and connected.

https://www.acacamps.org/book/basic-camp-management

Armand and Beverly Ball Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (Ninth Edition) is a comprehensive guide to camp administration for camp administrators, recreation...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-selects-77-camps-receive-grant-funding-part-its-character-camp-initiative

Funds 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

The 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/resources/fair-labor-standards-act-applicability-camps

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal,...