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Staff Culture: Your Values in Action During Uncertain Times, Part 1
October 13, 2020

When it is hard to determine what to do next, the one thing that can be controlled in challenging times (or any time) is our response. 
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Camp Counts! But Not Without You. . .
October 5, 2020

We all know that camp counts. But it's hard to make it count without you. ACA's research team is here to help YOU understand why it's so important to fill out the CampCounts 2020 survey.
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Cut the Fluff: How to Attract High-Quality Staff
September 28, 2020

There are many reasons why summer camps struggle to find and retain quality staff. We see many camps focus their job descriptions around the cultural elements that the job provides, illustrating the fun benefits of working at camp. While camps... Read More

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Episode 30: Stephen Gray Wallace & Youth Mental Health
September 14, 2020

On this bonus edition of CampWire - we sit down with school psychologist, adolescent and family counselor, SADD Chairman and CEO, camp director, researcher, motivational speaker, and college professor - Stephen Gray Wallace!  During this archived... Read More

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Extending Your Camp to Retreat and Rental Groups? Do These Things
September 14, 2020

Offering your camp facilities to retreat and rental groups can increase community engagement and be an important source of revenue during your off-season — especially amid the operational challenges of COVID-19. But renting out your facilities... Read More

New CDC Report A Valuable Resource for Overnight Camps
September 8, 2020

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a positive outlook for overnight camps and will be a valuable resource as camps look ahead to the summer of 2021.
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Shaping Summertime Experiences: Critical Recommendations for this Critical Time
September 4, 2020

This blog post discusses highlights from the Shaping Summertime Experiences: Opportunities to Promote Healthy Development and Well-Being for Children and Youth study published by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and... Read More

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Can Your Camp Fill the Education Gap in Your Community?
September 1, 2020

What should you consider before making a determination that your camp should offer community educational support?

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