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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/happy-camping-yall
Happy Camping, Y'all!Being a camp counselor is hard, but it’s the best and most rewarding work you’ll ever do. As someone who spent 17 summers at camp as a camper, counselor-in-training, cabin counselor, lifeguard,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/homesickness-dos-donts-parents-preparing-camp
Homesickness Dos and Don’ts for Parents Preparing for CampHomesickness is a fact of life. It is human nature to pine for what is known and comfortable. And a stay at summer camp — even for a seasoned camper — can generate pangs of longing for...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/emotional-readiness-camp
Emotional Readiness for CampSpring has finally arrived; the school year is beginning to wind down, and summer is on its way. For me, summer always means summer camp. Very soon, parents will be sending their most precious...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-kindness-day-backpack
Camp Kindness Day BackpackA special day of fun-themed activities celebrating the value and impact of Kindness at Camp! To support your camp’s involvement in Camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/e-cigarettes-juuling-what-all-camps-need-know
E-Cigarettes and "Juuling" — What All Camps Need to KnowKnow and share the facts. Learn about e-cigarettes and "Juuling" and the threats they pose to youth and young adults
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/calling-all-camp-enthusiasts-special-issue-camp-research-here
Calling All Camp Enthusiasts! A Special Issue of Camp Research Is HereThis blog is about a special double issue of the Journal of Youth Development focused entirely on camp research.
https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/field-office-resources/volunteer-position-templates
Volunteer Position TemplatesService descriptions for volunteer positions (draft templates). Applicant...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/5-summer-camp-packing-hacks
5 Summer Camp Packing HacksWhether this is your child’s first year at summer camp, or they’re a seasoned veteran who has been attending camp for years, it’s always a good idea to refresh yourself on what to bring and what to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-camp-culture-important-staff-training
Why Camp Culture Is Important to Staff TrainingAt the 2018 ACA National Conference, our iconic former CEO Peg Smith was presented with the Association’s highest honor — the National Distinguished Service Award. In her acceptance remarks,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-staff-safety-age-metoo
Camp Staff Safety in the Age of #MeTooIt is a story that has been unfolding for over a year: the exposure of often long-standing sexual abuse and harassment of both male and female victims by mostly men in various positions of power....