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https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/spanish-speaking-camp-professionals
Spanish-Speaking Camp ProfessionalsThis group seeks to inspire, equip, and support Spanish-speaking camp professionals around the country.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-counselor-self-care-guide-emotional-physical-well-being
Camp Counselor Self-Care Guide for Emotional and Physical Well-BeingAs a camp counselor, you have many responsibilities to juggle, including home life, camp life, and life after camp. It’s important to prioritize your physical and emotional health, as they are...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/do-you-know-your-skill-level
Do You Know Your Skill Level?Congratulations! You are working at camp! Huzzah! Working at camp is a truly unique experience that brings together a variety of skills, life lessons, and resume-building opportunities. Don’t know...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/war
The WarWe called the summer of 2022 “The War” at Camp Footprint. It was rough from start to finish. The check-in process that usually lasted about two hours took eight. The Covid testing and the parent...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-keys-making-magic-camp-summer
Seven Keys to Making Magic at Camp This SummerAs a camp counselor, you have the amazing opportunity to create life-changing moments for kids this summer. But with long hours, high energy, and constantly shifting dynamics, it can be tough to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/mental-martial-art-readiness
The Mental Martial Art of ReadinessYou could be working an hourly job at some retail store or restaurant or engaging in free labor in an office internship. But let’s face it, most likely no one will remember the person who sold...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/maximizing-personal-professional-value-working-camp-summer
Maximizing the Personal and Professional Value of Working at Camp This SummerYou’ve made an amazing choice to work at camp. You already know many of the reasons why your choice is amazing: the friends, the fun, the difference you’ll make in the lives of your campers. And I...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bullying-what-it-what-it-isnt-what-do-what-not
Bullying: What It Is, What It Isn’t, What To Do, and What Not ToQuestion: What are the chances that a bully will be among the group of campers you are responsible for this summer? Answer: Zero. Sorry, this is a trick question. Bullying is a behavior, not an...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/decoding-camper-behavior
Decoding Camper BehaviorMany years ago, before social media, electric cars, and the smartphone, a little boy went to camp. He had overcome tremendous hurdles before ever stepping foot on a campground. In fact, at the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/having-hard-day-take-mini-break
Having a Hard Day? Take a Mini Break!Humor me for a moment and do the following: Take a deep breath while counting to four. Imagine crisp, clean air and positive feelings spreading through your body. Hold your breath while...