https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/if-aristotle-ran-summer-camp-ancient-wisdom-modern-camp-leadership

“We are what we repeatedly do . . . therefore excellence is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant, paraphrasing Aristotle Every camp director wrestles with the same essential challenge. How...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/17-gaps-your-emergency-action-plan-how-fill-them

Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) are required of all employers by federal law. No types of businesses are exempt. So, every camp — no matter its type, size, or location — must create and train its...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/extra-extra-joy-impact-newspaper-production-camp

According to the News Literacy Project (2025), 82 percent of teens struggle to differentiate news from advertisements, opinions, and entertainment. Thirty-five percent say they barely read for fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/loudly-engaged-training-your-team-beat-burnout

When I first saw the now-famous TikTok explaining the term “quiet quitting” (Leppelin, 2022), it came across to me as laziness masquerading as inspiration. As scenes of July 2022 NYC life flash by...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-band-aids-lessons-care-summer-camp

As an incoming senior psychology major and pre-med student at the University of Maryland, College Park, seeking summer clinical experience opportunities, I was advised to contact hospitals, clinics,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-craft-activities-hail-springs-arrival

Try these artsy, hands-on crafts to awaken your campers’ imaginations and get them into the spirit of spring. Bunny Puppets Materials: Paper bag Three pipe cleaners Cotton ball...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-fun-foods-all-allergy-friendly-snack-shack-options

Let’s face it, campers love an occasional visit to the infamous “Snack Shack” at camp. Nothing says freedom like choosing a slushie, popsicle, popcorn, or candy while Mom and Dad aren’t monitoring...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/preparing-summer

As spring begins to unfold, I know that for many of you this is one of the most intense and consequential times of the year. While the world around us may still be shaking off winter, camps across...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/science-behind-magic-camp

On the last day of camp, a shy 10-year-old who had barely spoken during the first week stood before 200 people and sang a solo at the closing campfire. Her voice was clear, confident, and full of joy...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategic-growth-camping-training-development-sustaining-shared-leadership

Too often, strategic efforts are disconnected from the day-to-day work of the organization. A strategic plan should inform, shape, and guide how your team shows up every day and how the work of the...