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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sorry-not-sorry
Sorry, Not SorryWe've all been there. We're trying to help or referee some situation with kids, we're told a few things or parts of the story, and we think we know what happened, so we turn to the kid who we think...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unleashed-power-you-alignment-engagement-part-1
Unleashed: The Power of You — Alignment and Engagement, Part 1Dear Camp Counselor: This summer you will join, figuratively, with more than 320,000 staff working at some 2,400 accredited camps serving more than 7.4 million children nationwide (ACA, 2013). And...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/four-secrets-effective-human-interaction-camp
Four Secrets for Effective Human Interaction at CampWhen you agreed to work at camp, you immediately made the decision to have fun, challenge yourself, and change lives. While the format to accomplish this will be provided for you by your camp, the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/calming-camper-conflicts
Calming Camper ConflictsConflicts between kids at summer camp can arise for a wide variety of reasons. Here are some steps to help guide you through conflict resolution.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/art-science-youth-development-role-camp-counselor
The Art and Science of Youth Development: The Role of the Camp CounselorWhat do campers need from the counselors who work with them? They need caring relationships with adults they can trust. They need clear limits, high expectations, and healthy challenges. Campers need...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dutch-oven-cooking-tools-tips
Dutch Oven Cooking Tools and TipsGabe, now a fifth grader, was pumped that he had graduated prerequisite camp programs required to experience Adventure Camp for the first time. Gabe conquered the zip line, sailed on the lake, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/boys-will-be-boys-girls-are-just-mean
Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Are Just MeanSo you are working at a children's camp this summer. Your role as a counselor is perhaps the most important role at camp. Not only are you there to ensure the kids have a great time, but also to keep...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/staff-training-preparation-%E2%80%93-updated
Staff Training and Preparation – UpdatedStaff are the front line in advancing the mission of the camp, protecting the camp, and, most importantly, protecting the campers from harm.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/what-did-winter-do-your-camp-property
What Did Winter Do to Your Camp Property?The winter of 2018–2019 was one that many hope is not repeated soon! Winds, torrential rains, snow, and even drought were prevalent. As you prepare for the upcoming summer, it is important to pay as...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/case-studies-2018-crisis-hotline-annual-review
Case Studies from the 2018 Crisis Hotline Annual ReviewAll of the following case studies were actual calls to the ACA Camp Crisis Hotline that the Hotline team has identified for a more in-depth look. These cases serve as...