Reminder: Character Grant applications are due October 15! If you’re one of the hundreds of camps that have started an application in our grant portal, make sure to finish it by the deadline! ow.ly/grjx50X888Q

The latest blog post in support of Project Real Job discusses four powerful strategies — beyond the usual job postings — that can help you find the best team for your camp or seasonal program. ow.ly/XqAo50X88uy

This week at ACA! Check out our events calendar to learn more. ow.ly/fnqb50Xa2HG

Learn practical ways to highlight the character growth that happens at camp. This webinar equips leaders and staff with strategies, templates, and messaging tools to clearly communicate the impact of camp to parents, stakeholders, and future campers. ow.ly/piAe50X88pQ

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the first caretakers of the lands where we camp, explore, and connect. Let’s continue to learn, listen, and acknowledge the lasting contributions of Indigenous communities.

November 17-18: Join your fellow camp community leaders for an interactive, experiential, multi-day training program that equips camp leaders and program directors to build a culture of well-being across every layer of their community. ow.ly/AeNR50WJ0Lx

The Day Camp Convention Planning Committee is now accepting session proposals for the upcoming virtual Day Camp Convention on Dec. 3–4. We are seeking 50-minute, relevant sessions that provide value to the day camp community. Submit proposals by Oct. 17! ow.ly/fhlZ50XbWhv

Enter the 2026 Golden Lens Contest! Submit your favorite photos from the summer for the chance to see your camp on the cover of Camping Magazine. Submission deadline: November 14, 2025 ow.ly/o59Z50Xc5L5

Don’t miss Dan Durbin’s keynote at the October 28 Staffing Summit event! Learn more about Dan and his keynote session in Episode 91 of the CampWire podcast. ow.ly/QzVu50XbWuv

November 6: Crisis - It Can Really Happen to You 2025 This webinar reveals key trends from the ACA Crisis Hotline and shows you how to prepare your camp, equip your staff, and respond with confidence. Free for ACA members. ow.ly/qMKN50XbWOl

ACA honors and remembers Ross Turner, a longtime volunteer, beloved member of the camp community and past chair of the ACA Board of Directors, who passed away on October 9, 2025. ow.ly/FMzt50XcO9F

New CampWire Episodes Are Here! Tune in this week to hear camp pros discuss how the camp experience can build character and deepen connections throughout the camp community. ow.ly/nhu650XbWCp

This week at ACA! Check out our events calendar to learn more. ow.ly/ppXA50Xep8S

October 21: Camps on Campus October Virtual Conversation Let’s chat about 21st century behavior management strategies and policies! ow.ly/S5UP50XbWW5

Pay tribute to someone making an extraordinary contribution to the camp experience by nominating them for an ACA national award. The deadline to submit nominations is October 26. ow.ly/aEUf50XbX1h

Have you registered for the Cascadia Campference? Join us November 3-5 at Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene, ID! ow.ly/zunJ50XfMZy

It's almost time for the Staffing Summit! Join us on October 28 - We can't wait to walk alongside you in your staffing journey to summer 2026. Register for the full package to get October, January, and April event access. ow.ly/mOnK50XfLPM

New episode! We're joined by Michael Brandwein for a preview of the Southeastern Fall Camp Conference and additional insights from his latest bestselling book, The Intentional Camp: Putting More Muscle in the Mission of Character and Youth Development. ow.ly/RqfO50XfMlL

The application window for Wave 1 of the Character Grant Program closed last week, and we still have room for more volunteer reviewers to evaluate applications. If you want to help shape the future of character at camp, sign up today! ow.ly/QnIr50XfLYm

Enter the 2026 Golden Lens Contest! Share your favorite photos from the summer by November 14, 2025, for the chance to see your camp on the cover of Camping Magazine! ow.ly/FX3z50XgqmI