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2026 May/June Camping Magazine

The Staff Training issue.

2026 Camping Magazine May June Staff Training Issue

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Features

  • Pocket Pointers for Counselors
    An Interview with Bob Ditter
  • How to Lead in Broken Times — And Why You’re Readier Than You Think
    Chris Rehs-Dupin
  • What You Can Learn from Ropes Course Training (Even if Your Camp Doesn’t have a Ropes Course)
    Danny Sudman
  • Give Yourself Some Grace
    Marcia Ellett, MPW
  • Coaching in the Cabin: Using the GROW Model to Build Leadership Skills and Camper Confidence
    Allison Corey Miller, Jeff Leiken, and Erica Hruby
  • Teamwork: Five Key Practices That Help Counselors Succeed Together
    Brianne Feinour
  • Addressing Camper Behavior: What Do I See, What Do I Hear, What Do I Do?
    Kim Aycock, MST, and Deb Jordan, ReD
  • Severe Weather and Heat Stress: Know the Risks and Be Prepared
    Ian Allen and David Martin, PhD
  • Safe or Unsafe? Brain Science Offers a Transformative Approach to Behavior Challenges
    Carrie Lawson
  • What Is Burnout and How Can You Prevent It?
    Greg Cronin, MPA, CPM, CCD, CPRP

 

Columns

  • Learning and Leading
    Henry DeHart, ACA President/CEO
  • Engaging in Meaningful Character Reflection
    Amanda Palmer
  • Sun Safety at Summer Camp: Protecting Campers Today and for a Lifetime
    Stephanie Kornbleuth, Jill Kams, and Allison Corey Miller
  • Seven “Tree-mendous” Activities to Promote an Appreciation of Forests
    Anthony D. Fredericks, EdD
  • The Magic in You
    Liam Doran
  • A Letter to First-Year Camp Staff
    Marcella “Marcy” Senti

Staff Training at Its Best

The May/June issue of Camping Magazine is devoted to staff training — perfect for staff orientation!

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