https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/place-share-i-said-i-think-i-am-disposable
A Place to Share: I Said, “I Think I Am Disposable”At a 2014 ACA National Conference session, I was asked by seasoned camp professionals, “Why do young staff ask us so many questions when we give them a task?” Without hesitation, I replied, “Because...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/peg-you-speak-think
From Peg: Before You Speak — ThinkThere is a saying that advises, “Before you speak — think.” Ask yourself: T = Is it true? H = Is it helpful? I = Is it inspiring? N...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-open-letter-camp-staff
Risk Management: An Open Letter to Camp StaffTeam, This letter is addressed to all camp staff / team members — whether this summer is your first or your twentieth, and whether you have primary responsibility for supervising campers, are an...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-principles-getting-more-out-construction-projects-without-paying-more-maybe-even-paying
Building Principles: Getting More Out of Construction Projects Without Paying More (and Maybe Even Paying Less!)We’ve explored construction contracts before and the idea that they set the rules for a short-term “marriage of convenience” — from proposal through amicable divorce. But this month, we’re going to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/play-camp-talking-funders-versus-preaching-choir
Play at Camp: Talking to the Funders versus Preaching to the ChoirCamp professionals just get it! Play is a valuable aspect of childhood and, of course, camp. It’s a given, an easy sell. But that’s just preaching to the choir. Explaining to funders the need to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/supervision-camp-more-numbers
Supervision at Camp: More than the Numbers“Camper Abused at Camp”: This is the headline no camp owner/director wants to hear or read. The American Camp Association firmly believes in the value of a criminal background check (see...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/camp-staff-use-electronic-devices-social-media-some-issues-solutions
Camp Staff Use of Electronic Devices and Social Media: Some Issues and SolutionsI. Introduction Recording camp memories, connecting with parents during camp, and staying connected with campers after the camp season are desirable features of the camp experience. Social media1...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medication-management-13-common-questions-camps-their-answers
Medication Management: 13 Common Questions from Camps — And Their AnswersEach spring, the American Camp Association (ACA) experiences an increase in the number of questions from camps regarding the management and administration of medication at camp as they plan for their...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/federal-public-policy-updates-emerging-issues
Federal Public Policy: Updates and Emerging IssuesAs the 113th Congress continues to struggle to move forward on bipartisan issues, the American Camp Association (ACA) remains focused on two specific goals: (1) to protect the safety of children,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/traditional-camp-my-epiphany-we-are-all-conservation-movement
“Traditional” Camp: My Epiphany That We Are All in the “Conservation” MovementThe American Camp Association (ACA) is committed to increasing understanding of and support for the value of the camp experience — especially with governmental decision makers. ACA’s core values...