Kim Aycock, MST

During the 2026 ACA Staffing Summit, experts from both inside and outside the camp field will share valuable insights around staff recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining.

Build a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.

It’s amazing how one conversation can lead to a path that opens so many doors. The conversation I had with Jordyn Roark of SchoolHouse Connection in the spring of 2023 is one of...

Since the inception of the Staffing Summit in 2021, an anchor quote/phrase has been chosen to represent the theme for the upcoming year based on the overall current staffing status...

You could be working an hourly job at some retail store or restaurant or engaging in free labor in an office internship. But let’s face it, most likely no one will remember the...

Tuesday, April 9 marked the first-ever #WorkAtCamp event co-hosted by ACA and Chaco Footwear. This virtual gathering was open to all and offered an engaging exploration of working...

"Do not water the plants! Thank you." I actually took a photo of that very sign at an airport’s TSA line. The intent was to deter someone like me, who had forgotten to empty their...

The "This or That" game encourages folks to make a decision given only two choices. We invite you to think about each “this or that” with regards to your own staffing strategies to gain insight for the upcoming recruiting season.

Let’s recap the meaning of mission, vision, and values to establish a baseline of understanding around these terms.

Often there is mystery around what being a camp counselor really is or means. But if we take a moment to reflect on what kids (ages 5 to 95) need from their caregivers, the secret...