https://www.acacamps.org/blog/meet-first-camp-caucus-leaders

Reps. Chris Pappas and Chuck Edwards step forward for camps.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/value-adversity

At a virtual American Camp Association event in 2022, Tracey Gaslin, executive director of the Alliance for Camp Health, asked a simple but consequently profound question when she said, “How much fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/making-space-creativity

For camp professionals navigating demanding roles, intentionally building creativity into their daily routine is a research-backed way to support well-being, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/energy-enthusiasm-find-your-sweet-spot

Optimize energy and enthusiasm at camp. Learn how camp staff can adjust energy levels, maintain engagement, and use a simple system to stay effective all summer.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-gets-watered-will-grow-including-you

"Do not  water the plants! Thank you." I actually took a photo of that very sign at an airport’s TSA line. The intent was to deter someone like me, who had forgotten to empty their...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-behavioral-health-team-understanding-professionals-roles-integration

Integrating behavioral health professionals into a camp environment sets your camp up for success with your staff and volunteers, as well as your campers.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/games-activities-strengthen-positive-mental-health

“Remember this — every member of your staff and every camper in your program has been through a traumatic experience!” One of my absolute favorite ACA National Conference moments came a few years...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/useful-techniques-maintaining-physical-distancing-groups

Anytime a group of people gathers together there is an atavistic human instinct to draw closer. Closer to the speaker so to be able to hear what is being said. Closer to friends and family. Close...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-outdoor-musical-play-supports-character-inclusion-camp

Outdoor musical play builds character, resilience, and inclusion, helping campers of all abilities feel confident and connected.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/caucus-all-camps

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