https://www.acacamps.org/donate/acorn-society
The Acorn SocietyNurturing little acorns into mighty oaks.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-upstate-new-york-unpacking-summer-virtual-roundtable
ACA, Upstate New York - Unpacking the Summer Virtual RoundtableJoin fellow camp professionals for a collaborative discussion as we reflect on summer 2025 - its successes, challenges, and key takeaways. This virtual roundtable offers a space to share experiences...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-character-playbook-july-august-camping-magazine
ACA Now: Character Playbook, July/August Camping MagazineIn 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/accreditation/accreditation-academy/camps-preparing-site-visit
Camps Preparing for an On-Site VisitUse the helpful resources below to guide your visit preparation.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/resources-sections-standards
Resources by Sections of the StandardsACA is committed to providing resources to assist in your accreditation visit planning and preparation. These resources include tip sheets, charts, standards-at-a-glance, links to relevant ACA...
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/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/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,...