Schedule
With the seasons beginning to change, now is the perfect opportunity to dive into professional development. Meet up with us at an upcoming conference, or join an online learning event! Need something else? Not sure what the right fit is for you? Reach out! We'd love to chat!
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ACA Online Course
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Character Academy: The Road to Grant Writing
Grants can fuel your organization’s growth, but in today’s competitive landscape, standing out takes strategy and skill. If you’ve ever felt lost or overwhelmed by the grant writing process, this on-demand course is your roadmap to success. Led by Sterling Nell Leija of Innovative Camp Company, you’ll move through four focused microlessons that break down how to identify opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and boost your chances of funding. Designed for camp professionals, nonprofit leaders, and program directors, this course gives you the tools to approach grant writing with confidence. Watch on your own time and pace so you can start turning grant opportunities into winning proposals that bring lasting impact to your organization.
ACA Spring Leadership Conference
April 14-17, 2026
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ACA Spring Leadership Conference
Sessions!
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Decision Fatigue is Real: Tools for Camp Leaders
Presented by: Sterling Nell Leija
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Tiny Tools, Big Wins: Ready-to-Go Camp Resources
Presented by: Sterling Nell Leija and Kendra Perkins
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From Avoidance to Asking: Understanding the Roadblocks to Seeking Help
Presented by: Sterling Nell Leija
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Camp Ends but the Connection Doesn't! Retaining Your Seasonal Staff as Stakeholders
Presented by: Kendra Perkins
ACA Online Learning
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Character Academy: Grant Writing Essentials
In this on-demand webinar, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to successfully apply for grants to support your camp’s mission. With a special focus on the Character at Camp grant program (opening March 2025), we’ll guide you through the essential steps of finding the right grants, evaluating if they align with your camp’s goals, and navigating the basics of grant applications. You’ll also learn what happens after you apply—whether you receive the grant or not—and how to keep moving forward. This webinar is a must-watch for any camp leader ready to tap into new funding opportunities and strengthen their programs!
ACA Online Course
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Building a Camp-Centered Risk Management Framework
This in-depth webinar provides camp and youth-serving organization leaders with a practical, holistic understanding of risk management as both a protective framework and a strategic decision-making tool.
Designed for directors, senior staff, and high-risk activity leaders, the session moves beyond compliance to help participants actively apply risk management principles across operations, governance, finance, programming, staffing, and technology to build an organizational culture of safety.
ACA Online Learning
Register Here!
Character Academy: Grant Writing Essentials
In this on-demand webinar, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to successfully apply for grants to support your camp’s mission. With a special focus on the Character at Camp grant program (opening March 2025), we’ll guide you through the essential steps of finding the right grants, evaluating if they align with your camp’s goals, and navigating the basics of grant applications. You’ll also learn what happens after you apply—whether you receive the grant or not—and how to keep moving forward. This webinar is a must-watch for any camp leader ready to tap into new funding opportunities and strengthen their programs!