https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-jack-hazard-rises-ashes

The Donnell Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California, began on August 1, 2018, and was much smaller than other fires that burned throughout...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/5-year-impact-study-phase-2-findings-relationship-skills

By now many of you have heard of ACA’s 5-Year Impact Study, a national research project focused on the lasting impacts of camp among campers and staff. We described the study and its research...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/outdoor-education-camp-enriching-lives-through-positive-interactions-nature

In an increasingly connected world, today’s children experience an ever-decreasing connection to the natural world. As a result of hours of screen time, lengthening school days, and increasing...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/tripping-travel-camps-thinking-outside-gate

I. Introduction Our subject is an increasingly popular phenomenon: the travel camp. "Travel" and "Camp" would seem to be incompatible terms, but the industry has figured it out — camps that travel...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dear-summer-camp-counselor

Let me first say, I am so intensely jealous of you. I think every person who has had the pleasure of working at camp, be it for one year or five, is envious of anyone who gets to be there when they...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/me-first-keys-self-care

We've all been there! You're excited about your new job and all goes well for the first few days (maybe weeks). Everything is new and exciting. Adrenaline helps smooth any fears or irritations. But...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dear-camp-staff-members-moving-forward-together

Thank you for your deep devotion to engaging children, teens, and young adults in fun, high-quality camp experiences.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/calming-camper-conflicts

Conflicts between kids at summer camp can arise for a wide variety of reasons. Here are some steps to help guide you through conflict resolution.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/hungry-attention-reward-campers-crave-most

Let's start with a riddle. As a camp counselor, you carry a powerful reward for campers with you wherever you go. Whether your realize it or not, you will distribute this reward to campers throughout...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/four-secrets-effective-human-interaction-camp

When you agreed to work at camp, you immediately made the decision to have fun, challenge yourself, and change lives. While the format to accomplish this will be provided for you by your camp, the...