https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/promoting-character-education-parents

Most parents want their children to develop traits like honesty, responsibility, kindness, empathy, respect, perseverance, self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, and compassion; essentially aiming...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-positive-character-camp

The “fun” started on the very first day of camp. I was helping some of my 10-year-old boys put their belongings into their respective cubbies when I turned to help a youngster we’ll call “Jake.” As I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-character-camp

At any given point in the summer, I can stop what I am doing and listen. Through the distance and the noise, I can hear the laughter and play of millions of children at camps across the country. As I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-cultivation-character-controversy

Let’s be honest: as camp leaders, you deal with a lot of controversy. And it can be exhausting! Controversy may stem from drama with staff, parents, or your board — and camper drama is ever-...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/global-collaboration-creates-playbook-support-character-leadership-development-youth-disabilities

Learn how ACA’s global CIT initiative helps youth with disabilities and illnesses build character and leadership through medical specialty camp programs.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/we-were-made-reflection-connection-camp

This blog post outlines the importance of creating, building, and growing connections at camp this summer.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/promoting-character-through-counselors-training-programs

Looking 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 video...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-matters-running-camp-polarized-world

An Interfaith Conversation on Navigating Political and Social Tensions at Camp

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/article/camping-magazine/character-cultivation-defining-character-based-staff-practices

Throughout the years of ACA’s Character at Camp initiative, you will have the opportunity to learn from a variety of individuals within the educational content of the Character Academy. ...