https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-4-2025-character-camp-grant-update

In this issue:  Character grant process timeline update Project Real Job: From Camper to Counselor to Leader Podcast: 2025 National Conference preview Blog on intergenerational music...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camper-counselor-leader-my-journey-summer-camp-beyond

My name is Parker Evans, and I’m a senior at Indiana University studying Parks and Recreation. My passion for recreation has been a huge part of my life, from playing sports in school to...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/intergenerational-music-making-how-music-connects-generations

Explore how intergenerational music-making at camps fosters connection and inclusivity. Learn why outdoor music activities are perfect for bringing together people of all ages.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/measles-information-camps

Measles is a highly contagious virus. Learn how to reduce risk, recognize symptoms, and respond to outbreaks.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lets-talk-about-sleep

Sleep is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about overnight camp! Usually, campers and staff are focused on what happens during the waking hours of the summer day — fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/character-cultivation-character-camp

One of the goals of the Character at Camp initiative is to provide camp professionals with educational resources and content to help support the character work you are already doing at camp. Within...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cultivating-character

As we begin a new year, we find ourselves in a time of unprecedented transition — in the world around us and here at ACA. I want to personally thank Tom Rosenberg for his passion for ACA’s mission,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-evaluation-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

This blog describes the findings about how camps evaluate their character-focused work, including lessons learned from evaluating character-focused work and external resources from ACA’s Character at...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-upstate-new-york-pre-summer-summit-sharing-support-making-connections

Get ready for summer with a supportive community of fellow camp professionals! Join us for this interactive event designed to foster connections and problem solve before the camp season kicks off....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-federal-funding-pause-what-camp-professionals-need-know

The White House recently issued a directive to temporarily halt certain federal grants and loans, and the status of some federally funded initiatives remains unclear. This blog outlines steps for...