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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camper-counselor-leader-my-journey-summer-camp-beyond
From Camper to Counselor to Leader: My Journey in Summer Camp and BeyondMy name is Parker Evans, and I’m a senior at Indiana University studying Parks and Recreation. My passion for recreation has been a huge part of my life, from playing sports in school to...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/epic-northwest-southwest-chat-staff-training-culture-setting-stage-success
EPIC Northwest & Southwest Chat - Staff Training and Culture: Setting the Stage for SuccessGrab your lunch and join other EPICs (Emerging Professionals in Camping) from the Northwest for an engaging conversation on staff training and fostering a positive camp culture! We’ll dive into...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/epic-northwest-chat-recruiting-hiring-interviews-building-your-dream-team
EPIC Northwest Chat - Recruiting, Hiring, and Interviews: Building Your Dream TeamJoin other EPICs (Emerging Professionals in Camping) from the Northwest for a lively discussion on recruiting and hiring for camp roles! Together, we’ll explore running effective interviews,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control
Toward an Understanding of ADHD: A Developmental Delay in Self-controlJosh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers
Learning Disabilities in CampersHow often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/senior-citizens-day-residential-camping
Senior Citizens in Day and Residential CampingCamp professionals know that camp is a positive and beneficial experience for everyone. All too often, when speaking of camp and the benefits of camp, the senior community is overlooked. Camp is not...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-upstate-new-york-pre-summer-summit-sharing-support-making-connections
ACA, Upstate New York - Pre-Summer Summit: Sharing Support & Making ConnectionsGet ready for summer with a supportive community of fellow camp professionals! Join us for this interactive event designed to foster connections and problem solve before the camp season kicks off....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/rocky-mountain-networking-happy-hour
Rocky Mountain Networking Happy HourCalling all Rocky Mountain camp professionals! You're invited to join fellow camp folks for a networking happy hour before the busy summer camp season. We will have time to connect with each other...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/camp-connections-staffing-support
Camp Connections Staffing SupportSince 2021, Camp Connections has relied on over 15 years of summer camp experience to grow from placing just a few candidates to placing over 150 passionate counselors with more than 20 summer camps...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lets-talk-about-sleep
Let's Talk About SleepSleep is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about overnight camp! Usually, campers and staff are focused on what happens during the waking hours of the summer day — fun...