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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-i-learned-woods
What I Learned in the WoodsI spent the las t four summers of my life hidden behind a mass of trees and rolling hills. Separated from civilization by mere miles, I entered a world that sent my imagination whirling and my sense...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-songs-history-traditions
Camp Songs — History and TraditionsHarriet Lowe, editor of Camping Magazine, and Rita Yerkes, historical series editor, were kind enough to invite me to write about the history and traditions of camp songs. However, you...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/voices-experience-veteran-camp-professionals-share-their-stories
Voices of Experience: Veteran Camp Professionals Share Their StoriesFrom the very beginning, the camp experience has been unique — teaching lessons and creating community in a way that reaches almost everyone, and touches a camper's soul. Camp memories last a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-campify-school
20/20 Toolbox: Campify SchoolThe time has come to get rid of the desks in neat rows, get creative, look outside the box, and bring the camp experience to the classroom. Kids need the chance to develop life skills, develop strong...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/where-we-go-wrong-building-self-esteem-really-matters
Where We Go Wrong: Building Self Esteem That Really MattersIn my work as a camp counselor and director, real "self esteem" has always been at the heart of most issues that arise. My point is that issues that arise in life, relationships, work, and even play...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/not-just-another-summer
Not Just Another Summer!As you are working at camp, here are three thoughts to help you make sure you are getting the most out of your experience as a camp counselor. First, Reinvent Yourself Camp is a place where...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/peg-july-2010
From Peg - July 2010In today's world, relevance and added value are important to everyone. Being essential in a world that often must eliminate discretionary expenses is of paramount importance. And, the ability to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-want-be-green-were-mired-swamp
We Want to Be Green (. . . But We’re Mired in a Swamp!)What's stopping your camp from improving its existing programs or introducing new ones? At the same time, what's standing between your organization and "going green?" Each to its own extent, ...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/crime-prevention-risk-management
Crime Prevention and Risk ManagementNo Superheroes Need Apply Does criminal behavior increase during difficult economic times? Some superheroes might say yes and some experts and researchers would agree. What implications does this...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/i-believe
“I Believe”I believe that camp has the power to change lives. I believe in camp as a place where all people are welcomed as individuals and accepted for who they are. I believe in camp as a...