https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program
Character at Camp Grant ProgramWelcome to the American Camp Association’s (ACA) Character at Camp Grant Program! The purpose of this program is to provide financial support, training, and technical assistance for selected day and...
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/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage MonthIn honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/road-grant-writing
The Road to Grant WritingUnlock Funding Success: Learn How to Write Winning Grants Grants can fuel your organization’s growth, but in today’s competitive landscape, standing out takes strategy and skill....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/celebrate-culture-package
Celebrate Culture PackageCelebrate culture at camp! Learners will have the opportunity to gain a shared understanding and awareness of various cultures and diverse populations. This asynchronous course will provide a variety...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-culture-or-cultural-appropriation-identifying-indigenous-erasure
Camp Culture or Cultural Appropriation? Identifying Indigenous Erasure and Stereotypes to Reduce HarmIn this enlightening recorded webinar, Dr. Cheryl Ellenwood explores the damaging effects of cultural appropriation within camps and organizations. Gain insights into how systemic whiteness...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/grounding-our-character-work-reflection
Grounding Our Character Work in ReflectionCan you identify the difference between these two common scenarios? In the first, you are enjoying a scenic picnic lunch with campers after a long and exhausting hike together. In the second, you...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/frequently-asked-questions
Character at Camp Initiative: Frequently Asked QuestionsUpdated 9/18/25 Get answers to common questions about ACA's...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/promoting-character-through-counselors-training-programs
Promoting Character Through Counselors In Training ProgramsLooking to build leadership and promote character development in your counselors in training (CITs), especially those living with disabilities or chronic illnesses? This free, on-demand...
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,...