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/thinking-outside-box-creative-ways-find-hire-summer-camp-staff
Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Ways to Find and Hire Summer Camp StaffHere are four powerful staff recruitment strategies — beyond the usual job postings — that can help you find the best staff for your summer camp or seasonal program.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/communicating-about-character-your-camp
Communicating About Character at Your CampMove Beyond Buzzwords: Communicate Real Impact How do you tell the real story of your camp and the power of community? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to communicate the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/elements-good-job-posting-why-theyre-important
Elements of a Good Job Posting (and Why They're Important)Hiring for camp jobs starts with a strong job posting. This guide shares key tips, examples, and a handy template to help you write postings that bring in the right candidates.
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/jobs
Job CenterFind 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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/it-can-happen-you-10-things-you-can-do-tighten-security-your-camp
It Can Happen to You: 10 Things You Can Do to Tighten Security at Your CampWith 3 sites, 14 individual day camps, 500+ acres and more than 5000 campers and staff on our grounds each day, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds has spent the last 5 years focusing on its unique...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-winnekota-leadership-summit
ACA Winnekota Leadership SummitPlan to join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, WI. Bring yourself,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/us-secret-service-agents-guide-creating-safe-camps
A U.S. Secret Service Agent's Guide to Creating Safe CampsThis webinar is meant to provide participants with concepts to proactively develop and/or improve safety and security at their camps and outdoor venues. The presentation will include discussion...