Human Resources

Drowning and spinal injuries at swimming pools and aquatic areas are some of the most traumatic and costly events any program can face. The trauma is not restricted to the child...

Use the following suggested social media posts to help boost your staff recruitement efforts.

Get assistance with communicating the career-enhancing benefits of working at camp to prospective employees and their parents.

An answer to this question of the century may seem counterintuitive, yet it is at the core of most camp communities: Relationships. More than ever, staff are looking for connection...

During the 2021 ACA National Staffing Summit, five students were selected by their professors to serve on a panel to discuss why they did not want to work at camp. They were chosen because they would be great camp counselors but had said they were not interested. These are their stories . . .

If you’re in or aspiring to a Middle Manager role in a youth program, this training is for you! Whether you’re in a camp, afterschool program, or other youth-focused setting, this...

We know that staff can be a challenge to find, attract, hire, engage, and retain. What makes the staff journey result in forward progress from start to completion of their camp...

So what are — and what aren’t — certifications, exactly?

Annually, nearly 30,000 international students provide cultural exchange as staff at camps in the United States. International campers also provide an important aspect of cultural exchange as they live side-by-side in US camps with American campers.

A common challenge for summer camp administrators in 2021 was staff recruitment and hiring. This is not surprising, since there is a labor shortage across the country. According to...