https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-character-playbook-july-august-camping-magazine

In this issue: Press release about the Promoting Character Through Counselors-in-Training Programs at Medical Specialty Camps initiative and available resources July/August Camping...

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/using-community-practice-promote-character-camp-leadership-programs

An Interview with Ana Baggiano and John “Mitch” Mitchell

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/sailing-experience-lifetime

Last 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

Here 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,...

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/events-education/event/aca-virginias-fall-networking-roundtable

This networking event will take place at Triple C Camp on September 30 from 9:00-3:30. This is a great opportunity to decompress after camp and get answers in preparation for next summer. We will...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/exhibithall/become-exhibitor

Exhibiting at the ACA National Conference puts your business in front of thousands of camp and youth development professionals who are decision-makers and influencers in their organizations. It’s a...