https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-not-school-no-tests-judgment-or-evaluation-excerpt-homesick-happy

Dear Colleagues, For the past thirty years, I have consulted to independent and public schools all over the United States, as well as to international schools. My work has given me a...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-speak-so-others-listen

When you speak, do people listen? More importantly, do they remember what you’ve said? Or, do you feel others simply tolerate or ignore you? If you’ve found yourself repeating messages or fighting to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-health-center-log-rich-source-risk-management-data

As camp professionals become more effective risk managers, the need to periodically review camper and staff injury and illness events is a given. One of the best sources of this information is a...

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

The work serves everyone in the industry.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-write-parent-handbook-summer-camps

Learn how to write a comprehensive parent handbook for summer camps, including safety policies, forms, schedules, communication, and more.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/unconventional-recruitment-ideas-summer-ahead

Struggling with summer camp staffing? Discover new talent sources and smart scheduling strategies to strengthen your camp staff recruitment.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/expanding-camp-staffs-concept-well-being

Building a foundation of well-being supports camp staff members’ ability to anticipate challenges, recognize emotions, and respond appropriately.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-culture-community-creating-powerful-staff-recruitment-retention-tools

Together, character, culture, and community set camps up for strong staff recruitment and retention success — two things many camps struggle with. The Cs provide a solid foundation and become part of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/campfire-kitchen-table-communication-builds-trust

Trust doesn’t just happen — it’s built, word by word, conversation by conversation, long before the first camper ever steps onto the property. Why Communication Matters We’ve all had those...