https://www.acacamps.org/blog/hiring-training-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

How do summer camps apply character to their hiring and staff training practices? Camps share their thoughts as part of the Character at Camp landscape scan.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inspired-inspire-interview-chris-moore

Chris Moore, CEO of the youth-focused nonprofit FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), uses his extensive executive leadership, advocacy, and field engagement...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

In this first blog of a four-part series, we describe the purpose of ACA’s Character at Camp Landscape and dive into the results.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inclusive-outdoor-programs-benefit-youth

Inclusion for persons with disabilities is rapidly occurring in all areas of living - school, work, and recreation. However, until recently, not much was known about inclusionary practices and their...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-all-special-place-special-people

"Dear Mom and Dad, I’m having a great time at camp," writes twelve-year-old Michael. "Today, I rode a horse for the first time. I thought it would be scary, but it was loads of fun. Tonight I’m going...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/foundations-cultural-responsiveness-character-development-camp

This theory-based webinar will introduce camp leaders to the foundational concepts of cultural responsiveness and its potential impact on character development. We will explore key principles of...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-camp-families

Character at camp survey results regarding how camps talk about character to their camp families.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-yofi-family-camp-children-autism

Camp Ramah Darom, in partnership with Nova Southeastern University, provides an overnight camp experience for children with autism and their families. Based upon Ramah Darom's five-day family camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special

Social skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/advancing-accessibility-outdoor-recreation

Imagine a camping experience where individuals of all abilities can connect with the beauty of nature. The demand for facilities that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...