https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campfire-career-building-brighter-futures-retaining-staff

One summer camp explains their experience using a staff scholarship program as a camp staff retention tool.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/current-transportation-considerations-camp-programs

An Interview with Doug Brockman, Kline Van and Specialty Rental   Camps have traditionally used a variety of types of vehicles to transport campers, staff, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/forest-fire-crisis-reality-camp

During the summer of 2000, two camps located in the western United States faced the challenging crisis of forest fire. Don Brown and Rhonda Mickelson share their experiences. Please...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-requirements-aca-national-conference

ACA will continue to follow federal, state, and local health official guidance for all events and will make any adjustments as necessary. These requirements align with best practices...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/comeback-kid-learning-lead-summer-camp

“Leaders lead. Period.” That truism — while straight and simple — reflects a cornerstone of the leadership training and consulting I do in business, higher education, nonprofit administration, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/chill-out

Dear Bob, I have heard you talk about creating a space for campers who may need a time-out at camp because of their behavior. Can you expand on this idea? How do we set up such a space, what might...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/exceptional-opportunities-lasting-inspiration

Inspiration — this is what I hope to get out of every American Camp Association National Conference. It comes in many forms; my list is long: Finding a new "toy" in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/are-your-campers-picky-eaters

With arms firmly crossed and sour-faced determination, ten-year-old Jaden said, “If I have to eat that, I’ll just go hungry!” Campers paused between bites and all eyes shifted to the two counselors...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/deiaj-ar-book-club-nice-white-parents

Jump into our Zoom room as we dig into our next DEI Book Club pick! Everyone is welcome to join us. In Nice White Parents, journalist Chana Joffe-Walt uncovers the complexities of the American...

https://www.acacamps.org/northland/volunteer-spotlight-jon-salmon-camp-true-friends

This month, ACA is proud to recognize Jon Salmon and Camp True Friends for our volunteer spotlight. Jon started his career in camping in 1999 as a summer staff member. He is originally from...