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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention
Creating an Inclusive Culture to Increase Staff RetentionA camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/it-time-change-way-we-approach-abuse-prevention-camps
It Is Time to Change the Way We Approach Abuse Prevention in CampsYears ago, I submitted an application to speak at an American Camp Association (ACA) conference on “abuse prevention.” When asked to categorize the track within which my proposed session belonged, I...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-choose-custom-course-training-package
Why Choose a Custom Course Training Package?Through ACA’s Professional Development Center, your program has an opportunity to streamline staff training to the 21st century. Our...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/hiring-summer-2021-three-automation-tools-start-using-today
Hiring for Summer 2021: Three Automation Tools to Start Using TodayOnly 3 percent of camps are fully staffed. It’s no secret that staff recruitment this year is harder than ever. According to an April ACA poll, just 3 percent of camps...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/recommended-uses-low-cost-ventilation-camps-covid-19-considerations
Recommended Uses of Low-Cost Ventilation in Camps for COVID-19 ConsiderationsSummer camp ventilation historically has been very easy — just open up the windows and let the fresh summer air in. Unless your summer camp is in a warm location, the use of fans or ventilation has...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/4-questions-ask-when-it-comes-training-camp-staff
4 Questions to Ask When It Comes to Training Camp StaffGetting ready to open your summer camp in 2021 can be overwhelming. With ever-growing checklists and numerous safety guidelines to consider, it can be difficult to manage alone. Thankfully, you...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-emotional-learning-camp
Social and Emotional Learning at CampRecovery from the trauma of the pandemic will be an important goal for camps this summer. It’s going to be a big lift, and we know you are ready for it! Aside from the usual, wonderful ways our...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/developmental-decathlon-benefits-exercise-activity-neurodivergent-campers
Developmental Decathlon: The Benefits of Exercise and Activity for Neurodivergent CampersEarly in my career I was given an opportunity to speak to a group of families of children with special needs about how the organization I worked for was totally inclusive because we let all children...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-recruiting-answer-right-front-you
Staff Recruiting: The Answer Is Right in Front of YouWhat if your recruitment efforts started at your camp — with campers you already know? Falling Creek outlines their plan to flip our recruitment strategy from outside to the inside.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/evaluating-your-camp-staff-orientation-during-orientation
Evaluating Your Camp Staff Orientation during OrientationYou did it! You’ve checked all the boxes and hired a full team of staff for the summer — counselors, lifeguards, ropes experts, and everything in between. As spring fully begins its transition into...