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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/article/camping-magazine/why-day-camp-matters
Why Day Camp MattersWhen looking for summer activities for their children, parents today are faced with an incredible wealth of options. Many of these options describe themselves as “camp”: sports camps, arts camps,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/navigating-immigration-enforcement-operations-ice-summer
Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations (ICE) This SummerLearn about the new United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) registration rules for Canadian visitors staying over 30 days and key I-9 compliance steps for US camp employers.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-sustainable-camp-culture-aligning-mission-financial-goals
Building a Sustainable Camp Culture: Aligning Mission with Financial GoalsExplore the challenge camp directors face in balancing their camp's mission with financial sustainability, and learn the importance of creating engaging experiences for campers while managing...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/customer-retention-strategies-camps
Customer Retention Strategies for CampsA strong customer retention strategy will have your campers coming back each season. We outline tactics and tips to help you celebrate customer loyalty and encourage repeat bookings.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/marketing-your-kids-camp-millennial-parents
Marketing Your Kids Camp to Millennial ParentsIf you want your camp to grow, you need to create an intentional marketing strategy focused on capturing millennial parents’ interests. Use these tips to get started and keep growing!
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impact-technology-social-media-camp-staff
The Impact of Technology and Social Media on Camp StaffMiles is a first-time counselor at a sleepaway camp in the eastern United States. He had seen an online ad for the camp at which I met him and decided that a summer away from his Midwest town working...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/please-sign-here-essential-contract-considerations-camps
Please Sign Here: Essential Contract Considerations for Camps“Can someone please share their enrollment agreement? We’re updating our contracts, and I need a good template.” If you’re a member of any of the online camp forums — from the ACA Message Boards...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-planning-hiring-marketing-timeline
Camp Planning, Hiring, and Marketing TimelineMost successful camp owners start planning for summer nine months in advance. Use Sawyer's downloadable guide and planner to never miss a beat and make summer 2025 the best one yet!
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/analyzing-camp-buying-behavior-how-registration-software-supports-growth
Analyzing Camp Buying Behavior and How Registration Software Supports GrowthCamp is a considered purchase and there are ways to make it an easy decision for parents. Sawyer has analyzed millions of camp and activity purchases to provide tips and advice for camp owners and...