https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramNow in its second year, the ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-nifty-activities-keep-campers-busy
Three Nifty Activities to Keep Campers BusyIn the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/best-summer-job
The Best Summer JobCamp counselors play a powerful role in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and growth — impacts that last far beyond the summer season.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/build-bunk-workshop-your-guide-creating-thriving-cabin-community
Build-a-Bunk Workshop: Your Guide to Creating a Thriving Cabin CommunityImagine walking into a bunk that feels alive with energy and warmth — a place where campers feel safe, supported, and excited to start their day. As a counselor, you have the unique opportunity to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live
Five Camp Axioms to Live ByDiscover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-hard-rewarding-work
Camp Is Hard but Rewarding WorkI am filled with excitement as another summer season is upon us. It is my hope that — as you complete staff training and prepare for your summer job — you will experience a bit of the wonder and...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/become-visitor
Become an Accreditation VolunteerAccreditation Volunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA accreditation program! Without them, we would be unable to implement the accreditation program. Please review the qualifications and...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-special-needs
A Camp for Every Child - Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-right-camp
A Camp for Every Child - The Right CampCamp can last from just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It's well worth the trouble to investigate camp programs before your camper packs a backpack. These questions help you explore the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campfire-career-building-brighter-futures-retaining-staff
From Campfire to Career: Building Brighter Futures and Retaining StaffOne summer camp explains their experience using a staff scholarship program as a camp staff retention tool.