https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/care-other-peoples-children-part-2-training-frontline-staff-make-good-decisions

While many risks can be managed through decisions regarding such things as facilities, equipment, requirements for participation, and policies, it is primarily through the day-to-day decision-making...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-creates-job-magic

By the time camp staff decide what their chosen field of work is going to be, they have unknowingly benefitted from some amazing transformative experiences. Even if they decide not to stay in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/prepare-lifeguards-takeoff-your-camp-aquatics-program

Last spring, I had lunch with an old high school friend of mine who had recently switched careers. After almost 30 years as a paramedic/firefighter, he had an opportunity to pursue his lifelong dream...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/no-generation-left-behind

Without a doubt, the most popular comment I get from clients in my public speaking work is (some variation of) “’Kids today have absolutely no initiative or basic work ethic! I ask them, ‘Well, how...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/measles-disturbing-trend-society-your-camp

The discussion of communicable illness in the camp environment often centers on the very significant issue of foodborne illness. Every summer significant cases of E. coli, salmonella, and others are...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-lyme-disease-prevention-camp

As staffers, parents and kids prepare for another memorable summer at camp, there is one important detail that must not escape our attention - doing everything possible to ensure that children are...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/measles-update-2019-summer-camp-season

Learn more about measles, immunizations, and how to prepare for a potential measles outbreak at summer camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/begin-end-mind

The first thing summer camp counselors should do going into camp season is decide how they want campers to remember them once the season ends.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/connecting-campers-age-screens-social-media-fortnite

Connecting with campers can be difficult for summer camp counselors now that campers have more screen time than ever.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fumble-recovery-transforming-string-failures-robust-success

This article shows summer camp counselors how to turn past and present failures into future successes.