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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/florida-monthly-chats
Florida Monthly ChatsJoin us every third Tuesday of the month for Florida Monthly Chats, a virtual meet-up where camp professionals connect, share insights, and discuss the latest trends and challenges in the camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/promoting-character-counselors-training-programs-medical-specialty-camps
2022–2025 Promoting Character Through Counselors-In-Training Programs at Medical Specialty CampsThis project is made possible through the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/promoting-character-education-parents
Promoting Character Education to ParentsMost 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/strategic-planning-rooted-character
Strategic Planning Rooted in CharacterEvery camp reaches a moment when it has to ask itself: Are we still serving our mission in the most impactful way? Are we ready for the future? How do we ensure long-term sustainability...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belief-builds-character
Belief Builds Character“My counselor hates me!” Aaron stood before me, his hands in his pockets, nervously kicking the pebbles on the ground. It was my 18th summer in Camp Gan Israel, the largest network of Jewish camps...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/using-community-practice-promote-character-camp-leadership-programs
Using a Community of Practice to Promote Character in Camp Leadership ProgramsAn Interview with Ana Baggiano and John “Mitch” Mitchell
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/magazine/2025-july-august-camping-magazine
2025 July/August Camping MagazineCharacter at Camp Issue.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-positive-character-camp
Fostering Positive Character at CampThe “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/sailing-experience-lifetime
Sailing Into the Experience of a LifetimeLast summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of an Outward Bound sailing course, an experience that I hope to do again in the near future. I had never sailed before, and the thought of...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-creative-activities-keep-kids-engaged
Three Creative Activities to Keep Kids EngagedHere are three summertime activities that are fun for campers of all ages. Moving Water About the Game: For this game you will need two containers and one sponge, cut in half,...