https://www.acacamps.org/blog/update-camp-program-quality-initiative-spotlight-continuous-quality-improvement-systems-design-work

This blog is the first in a five-part series that will dive deeply into the work of our working groups and describe our plans for our Program Quality Coach/Observer processes.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-culture-your-values-action-during-uncertain-times-part-1

When it is hard to determine what to do next, the one thing that can be controlled in challenging times (or any time) is our response. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-29-diversity-equity-inclusion-roundtable-discussion

On this episode of CampWire - Kymberly Miller facilitates a frank and candid discussion between three African American women that have created highly impactful youth development organizations. This...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-camp-new-research-similarities-differences-across-camp-types

This Research 360 blog post discusses a new study called Similarities and Differences in Summer Camps: A Mixed Methods Study of Lasting Outcomes and Program Elements.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handwashing-make-it-really-effective

Handwashing remains one of our most effective protective behaviors against communicable disease. While handwashing doesn’t guarantee protection and safety, a person can certainly reduce risk of...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/8-tricks-add-excitement-wonder-your-virtual-camp

Magicians specialize in making the impossible, possible. They look at the world differently with a focus on solving problems in a fun and unique way. Their ability to unlock the imagination helps...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-toolkit-share-your-camp-community

The American Rescue Plan Act recently expanded the 2021 child tax credit and made advanced payments available. As a result, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-28-mental-emotional-social-health-during-covid-19-pandemic-dr-g

On this episode of CampWire - Board certified attending family physician and resilience expert, Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” joins John Beitner to speak to the importance of maintaining mental,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/cut-fluff-how-attract-high-quality-staff

There are many reasons why summer camps struggle to find and retain quality staff. We see many camps focus their job descriptions around the cultural elements that the job provides, illustrating the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/summer-2021-camp-recap

Summer 2021 is in the books, and if summer 2020 taught us anything, it’s that camp is more valuable than ever. While most camps were unable to operate in 2020, many saw rapid enrollment and waitlists...