https://www.acacamps.org/blog/seat-fire
A Seat at the FireThe latest blog post in support of Project Real Job discusses how being intentional about each staff member's role helps everyone support each other's needs and highlights the strength of each person...
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/jobs
Job CenterFind summer camp jobs! Looking for a career in camp? We have year-round camp job listings as well. Directors - looking to find qualified camp staff for your summer camp? Post a job!
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bringing-world-camp-adding-culture-camp-life
Bringing the World to Camp: Adding Culture to Camp LifeThis blog post will discuss ideas about how to tap into the cultural well that comes with having international staff and uncover the spring of cultural wealth from which everyone can learn.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/second-year-staff-members-capitalize-upside
Second-Year Staff Members: Capitalize on the Upside“Thank you for this summer. I’ve loved every bit of it. This has been the best summer I’ve had. I’ve made new friends and done a load of new things. I think this has changed me as a person.”...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/leaders-build-leaders
Leaders Build LeadersPart of being a good leader is building future leaders through delegation, mentorship, and persistence.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-handbook-templates-sample-forms-letters
The Crisis Communications Handbook Templates and Sample Forms and LettersTake control of a crisis at your camp with a proven communications system. Take Control: Be prepared for nearly any camp crisis with a strong, comprehensive communications system that...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special
Summer Residential Camps: Promoting Social Interaction and Self-Efficacy Among Young Adults With Special NeedsSocial skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control
Toward an Understanding of ADHD: A Developmental Delay in Self-controlJosh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...
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.