https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-evaluation-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan
Character Evaluation Findings from ACA's Character at Camp Landscape ScanThis blog describes the findings about how camps evaluate their character-focused work, including lessons learned from evaluating character-focused work and external resources from ACA’s Character at...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-federal-funding-pause-what-camp-professionals-need-know
Understanding the Federal Funding Pause: What Camp Professionals Need to KnowThe White House recently issued a directive to temporarily halt certain federal grants and loans, and the status of some federally funded initiatives remains unclear. This blog outlines steps for...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-booking-pricing-trends-know-2025
Camp Booking and Pricing Trends to Know for 2025The Sawyer team analyzed data from 10.9 million camp and activity bookings processed in 2024 to determine important trends that can help you make decisions as you publish your camp listings, set...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/marketing-outreach-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan
Marketing/Outreach Findings from ACA’s Character at Camp Landscape ScanAs we continue to roll out many exciting parts of the Character at Camp Initiative, it’s a great time to share results from our recent landscape scan. (If you haven’t already, be sure to check out...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/cit-programs-empower-act-thrive
CIT Programs: Empower, Act, ThriveDon't overlook your counselor-in-training program when looking for opportunities to sustain and strengthen your camp culture.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/mind-gap-bridging-student-expectations-camp-realities
Mind the Gap: Bridging Student Expectations and Camp RealitiesThe "Recruitment Reality Check" emphasizes that while students value personal growth from camp jobs, they prioritize compensation due to financial pressures, and suggests camps improve recruitment by...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/photograph-mosquito-babies-map-mosquito-habitats-camp
Photograph Mosquito Babies and Map Mosquito Habitats at CampMosquitoes are the world’s most dangerous animal, but monitoring efforts can bring early warning of potential disease outbreaks. Campers in your programs can help! Take photos of mosquito "babies" (...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/resources-support-camps-impacted-la-area-fires
Resources and Support for Camps Impacted by the LA-Area FiresAs a result of the devastating fires in the Greater Los Angeles area, we know that our Western region camp community is facing tremendous challenges. Over the past week, we have seen and heard...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/hiring-training-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan
Hiring and Training Findings from ACA’s Character at Camp Landscape ScanHow do summer camps apply character to their hiring and staff training practices? Camps share their thoughts as part of the Character at Camp landscape scan.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-staff-recruitment-navigating-campus-job-fair
Camp Staff Recruitment: Navigating the On-Campus Job FairHere are a few tips to get the most out of your experience recruiting camp staff at an on-campus job fair.