https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-southeastern-fall-camp-conference
ACA, Southeastern Fall Camp ConferencePlease join us for the Southeastern Fall Camp Conference in Greenville, SC on November 18-20, 2025! The conference features educational breakout sessions covering topics such as...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/freedom-day-camp-embracing-juneteenth-community-learning-joy
Freedom Day at Camp: Embracing Juneteenth for Community, Learning, and JoyLast summer, the celebration of Juneteenth echoed through the dining halls, the flag poles, and cabins of camps across the country. Campers designed clothing that represented the intentional...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/character-camp-preconference-workshop
Character at Camp Preconference WorkshopA gathering to celebrate the first wave of Character Grantees and to dive deep together into an important character-related topic. Participants will come out of the preconference connected and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unconscious-bias-silent-saboteur
Unconscious Bias: The Silent SaboteurThe unconscious mind is amazing. Its ability to process information and create shortcuts based on our backgrounds, experiences, and culture results in almost instantaneous opinions and decisions...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/role-belonging-camps-strategic-plan
The Role of Belonging in Camp’s Strategic PlanBelonging has always been central to the camp experience. But in today’s social and work climate — shaped by post-pandemic disconnection, shifting generational expectations, and the rising call for...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inclusive-design%C2%A0cultivating-open-door-culture
Inclusive by Design: Cultivating an Open-Door CultureCreating a positive, open-door employee relations culture is vital in any workplace, but it takes on heightened importance in a day or overnight children’s camp environment. Camps are fast-paced,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/successful-inclusion-campers-challenging-behaviors
Successful Inclusion of Campers with Challenging BehaviorsTrue disability inclusion requires intentional work to ensure that all children are set up for success in your camp community. However, some children may require additional strategies and a shift in...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/create-sense-belonging-grieving-campers-how-guide-camp-directors-staff
Create a Sense of Belonging for Grieving Campers: A How-to Guide for Camp Directors and StaffWith so much loss in the world — whether from illness, violence, natural disasters, or personal tragedies — there’s a growing likelihood that your camp will welcome at least one grieving child next...
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/event/quality-programs-level-2-2
Quality Programs Level 2Quality Programs Level 2 is immersive, in-depth training designed to help camps move beyond foundational practices to foster deeper camper engagement and connection. Building on the skills from Level...