8TH ANNUAL CAMPKINDNESS DAY!
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

CampKindess Day was the vision of the late Scott Ralls and created in 2018 with The Amerian Camp Associaton and Kindness Evolution. created in 2018 — **A unified** **day of theme-based activities celebrating the value and impact of Intentional Kindness.**

The purpose of this day is to highlight the camp community's commitment to fostering core values like kindness, compassion, generosity, and care and integrating them into every aspect of society
**CampKindness Day was the vision of the late Scott Ralls and was created in 2018 in association with the** **American Camp Association** **and** **KindnessEvolution**.

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How Camps Participate

Camps can engage in CampKindness Day by incorporating various activities into their programming, such as:

Letter Writing Booths: Campers write letters of appreciation to peers, staff, or family members.
Kindness Rocks: Painting rocks with inspirational messages and sharing them around camp.
Storytelling Tents: Sharing stories of kindness to inspire and educate.
Appreciation Circles: Campers express gratitude to each other, fostering a positive environment

These activities are designed to be simple, engaging, and impactful, ensuring that the lessons of kindness resonate beyond the camp setting.

Resources for Participation

The American Camp Association provides a comprehensive "CampKindness Day Backpack," which includes:

Social media tips and graphics.
FAQs and best practices for celebrating the day

These resources help camps plan and execute a meaningful CampKindness Day.

Join the Movement

To be part of this nationwide celebration, camps and individuals are encouraged to share their activities and experiences on social media using the hashtag #CampKindnessDay. This collective effort amplifies the message of kindness and showcases the positive impact of the camp community.