https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-can-group-purchasing-organization-help-your-camp

A group purchasing organization (GPO) is a platform that allows a business to join a group of other buyers who are interested in the same products and services. When you join a GPO — which can be...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-44-starting-camp-podcast

So you're interested in starting a podcast? Tune in for a conversation on podcast fundamentals, including technology, guests, logistics, and more. Lauren McMillin, ACA's public relations and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-hiring-quality-staff-without-spending-dime

A common challenge for summer camp administrators in 2021 was staff recruitment and hiring. This is not surprising, since there is a labor shortage across the country. According to the Washington...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-43-are-you-living-your-mission-through-your-employment-practices

ACA’s Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner, sits down with the Executive Director of ACA, Illinois, Colette Marquardt, to discuss the growing trend in camps to make...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/preventing-burnout-caring-your-staffs-mental-health-while-camp-session

A camp job is hard work. Camp is so worth it, as evidenced by all the positive outcomes research has shown campers achieve. But that does not make the job any easier — especially for the teenagers...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/step-your-hiring-game-attracting-interns-through-field-experience-manual

Here are some easy steps to get you started putting together your own field experience manual.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-42-camp-business-fundamentals-are-now-more-important-ever

In the latest episode of CampWire, Ann Sheets and Dave Thoensen discuss the importance of sound business fundamentals as we continue to weather the challenges of the last few years. Ann and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sankofa-value-meaningful-debrief-end-camp-season

Another camp season is complete. After working overtime to ensure that every session was special, enriching, and fun-filled, we camp professionals are finally able to exhale. We did it! The energy,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/egg-allergy-revealing-facts-unraveling-hidden-sources

Does your camp host children six and under or family camps with small children? If so, be on alert for egg allergies, which occur most in infants and young children. Learn here about this condition,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-41-health-science-programs-amplifying-indigenous-cultures-camp

ACA's camping services manager Alicia Danenberg speaks with Dr. Naomi Bender of Washington State University, along with Danielle Thompson & Brittany Belgarde of the University of North Dakota....