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When the Words of a Song Hurt the Values of the Camp
September 1, 2022
“First and foremost, community is not a place, a building, or an organization; nor is it an exchange of information over the internet. Community is both a feeling and a set of...
Discussing Identity, Equity, and Authenticity at Camp
September 1, 2022
Use these skills for developing more equitable communities where staff and campers feel included in spaces where they want to belong.
Preparing for Pushback When Instituting LGBTQ+ Inclusive Policies
September 1, 2022
Here are seven steps to help camps manage these conversations with parents and caregivers.
Giving Voice to Inclusive Leadership Competencies
September 1, 2022
An interview with author Jennifer Brown.
Introverts at Camp: What You Should Know
September 1, 2022
Common misconceptions about introverts include the beliefs that introversion is uncommon, introverts are unfriendly, and that you can make introverts more outgoing.
Brighter Futures through Innovative Programming: The 2022 Eleanor Eells Award Winners
July 1, 2022
Each year, ACA’s Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence honors camps that embody the spirit of the award’s namesake through their efforts to provide exceptional programming...
Can We Do Even Better When It Comes to Mental Health?
July 1, 2022
Running a camp is one of the world’s most awesome responsibilities. Awesome, because what’s a cooler job than running a camp? Also awesome because the responsibility is so big that...
Professional Development and Self-Care: A Dynamic Duo
July 1, 2022
The past few years have been a blur in so many ways. A time warp of self-sacrifice, constant vigilance, planning — and an overall nightmare for health care. It’s been a time for...
Considering Access to Summer Camp, Part IV: Helping Families Overcome Barriers to Participation
June 24, 2022
Considering Access to Summer Camp is a four-part series that highlights recent research aimed at helping camp practitioners increase access to summer camp for all youth. The first...
The Camp Opportunity Now and in the Future
July 1, 2022
Tom's latest column, Moving Forward Together, in the July/August issue of Camping Magazine
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