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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage MonthIn honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/thinking-outside-box-creative-ways-find-hire-summer-camp-staff
Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Ways to Find and Hire Summer Camp StaffHere are four powerful staff recruitment strategies — beyond the usual job postings — that can help you find the best staff for your summer camp or seasonal program.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/elements-good-job-posting-why-theyre-important
Elements of a Good Job Posting (and Why They're Important)Hiring for camp jobs starts with a strong job posting. This guide shares key tips, examples, and a handy template to help you write postings that bring in the right candidates.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/season-season-steps-summer-camp-planning
Season-by-Season Steps for Summer Camp PlanningSuccessful camp owners start planning for summer nine months in advance. Use our guide and planner to never miss a beat and make summer 2026 the best one yet!
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer
Understanding Camper Behavior to Ensure a Successful SummerThis blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staffing-summit-2025-26-commitment-process-leads-progress
Staffing Summit 2025-26: Commitment to the Process Leads to ProgressDuring the 2026 ACA Staffing Summit, experts from both inside and outside the camp field will share valuable insights around staff recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/activities-encourage-belonging-among-campers
Activities to Encourage Belonging Among CampersSome games and activities at camp can encourage competition among campers, while some encourage cooperation and team building. Here are three activities to try with campers that can help them make...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-heal-palestine
Camp Heal PalestineThis past camp season, Camp Nuhop had the privilege to come alongside the amazing Ohio nonprofit organization Heal Palestine to offer a first-of-its-kind camp program to provide a safe space to a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea
Be the TeaCamp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...