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/article/camping-magazine/what-character-development-looks-camp
What Character Development Looks Like at CampCamp 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/resources/character-academy
Character AcademyACA Recorded Webinars and Videos The Pathway to Character Development at...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-ohio-camp-conference
ACA, Ohio Camp ConferencePlease join us for the 2026 Ohio Camp Conference! The Ohio Camp Conference, located at the Ohio 4-H Center at Ohio State University, is a one-day event for camp professionals....
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/become-visitor
Become an Accreditation VolunteerAccreditation Volunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA accreditation program! Without them, we would be unable to implement the accreditation program. Please review the qualifications and...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-special-needs
A Camp for Every Child - Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-right-camp
A Camp for Every Child - The Right CampCamp can last from just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It's well worth the trouble to investigate camp programs before your camper packs a backpack. These questions help you explore the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/drawing-character-camp-%E2%80%93-two-part-series
Drawing Character Into Camp – A Two Part SeriesUnlock the Power of Character Development for Your Camp In this insightful webinar, you'll dive into how researchers define and discuss character, and discover evidence-based...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar-character-academy/foundations-character-development
Foundations of Character DevelopmentUnlock the Power of Character Development in Your Camp! What is character and why does it matter in a camp setting? In this on-demand webinar, you’ll explore the essentials of character in youth...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/foundations-cultural-responsiveness-character
Foundations of Cultural Responsiveness for Character DevelopmentUnlock the power of cultural responsiveness at your own pace with this on-demand recorded webinar. Designed for camp leaders, this theory-based session introduces the foundational concepts of...