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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/using-community-practice-promote-character-camp-leadership-programs

Using a Community of Practice to Promote Character in Camp Leadership Programs

An Interview with Ana Baggiano and John “Mitch” Mitchell

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-positive-character-camp

Fostering Positive Character at Camp

The “fun” started on the very first day of camp. I was helping some of my 10-year-old boys put their belongings into their respective cubbies when I turned to help a youngster we’ll call “Jake.” As I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sailing-experience-lifetime

Sailing Into the Experience of a Lifetime

Last summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of an Outward Bound sailing course, an experience that I hope to do again in the near future. I had never sailed before, and the thought of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-creative-activities-keep-kids-engaged

Three Creative Activities to Keep Kids Engaged

Here are three summertime activities that are fun for campers of all ages. Moving Water About the Game: For this game you will need two containers and one sponge, cut in half,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-character-camp

Moving Forward Together: Character at Camp

At any given point in the summer, I can stop what I am doing and listen. Through the distance and the noise, I can hear the laughter and play of millions of children at camps across the country. As I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-cultivation-character-controversy

Character Cultivation: Character in Controversy

Let’s be honest: as camp leaders, you deal with a lot of controversy. And it can be exhausting! Controversy may stem from drama with staff, parents, or your board — and camper drama is ever-...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/professional-development-events-near-you

Professional Development Events Near You

Explore the very best in professional development and networking opportunities designed for camp and youth development professionals. From skill-building sessions to meaningful conversations about...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/celebration-difference-camp

The Celebration of Difference in Camp!

Unlock the transformative power of diversity within your camp! This engaging presentation delves into the benefits of celebrating differences among campers and staff, fostering a vibrant and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-safe-spaces-campers-staff-abuse-prevention

Building Safe Spaces for Campers and Staff, Abuse Prevention

Whether you are a Camp Director, Educator, Aquatic Staff or Camp Counselor, this webinar will provide you with valuable resources and actionable insights for building a safer summer. You will have...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-communications-all-accidents-traumas-challenges-summer

Crisis Communications: All of the Accidents, Traumas, and Challenges of Summer

Join us to get up to date on triaging crisis communications, identifying your spokesperson, and determining your audiences. Come and learn more about responding to media inquiries and how to...