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Cracking Children's SECRET Code
May 18, 2011 | Counselors Corner

Christopher Thurber, Ph.D., a board certified clinical psychologist, explains that what children say isn't always what they really mean.

"I don't want to play. I hate kickball." — Sophia, age five
"Ben doesn't like me. He's always mad... Read More

Staff Training: What Do You Expect?
May 11, 2011 | Counselors Corner

Staff training is about what you are expected to do. The reason for those expectations is directly related to the experience every camper has at camp. Every expectation (or, in other words, every moment) should positively impact the kids' camp... Read More

ACA on The Balancing Act
March 21, 2011 | Counselors Corner

Former ACA CEO Peg Smith* was featured on Lifetime Television’s morning program, The Balancing Ac, on March 11, 2011. This segment consisted of a conversation about the benefits of camp, choosing a camp, experiential education and the camp... Read More

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