https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/new-director-orientation

The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or newer camp directors, assistant directors, program directors, and others moving into camp leadership positions. The course...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-burnout-how-can-you-prevent-it

Camp provides a full range of activities where you can laugh, cry, think, be amazed, or try something new. While most experiences are positive and fun, the responsibility of leading campers can...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-or-unsafe-brain-science-offers-transformative-approach-behavior-challenges

Alex, a seven-year-old, first-time day camper, arrives for his first day at camp. Almost from the moment he steps out of his mom’s car, he appears restless, constantly on the move, and difficult...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/severe-weather-heat-stress-know-risks-be-prepared

Severe weather can occur in many different forms, and each type presents unique safety risks. Thunderstorms are one of the most common weather hazards during outdoor activities. They can produce...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/addressing-camper-behavior-what-do-i-see-what-do-i-hear-what-do-i-do

“I tried everything, and Jae just keeps acting out. What do I do? I’m ready to put that kid in timeout forever!” cried a desperate staff member. If you’re a returning staff member, this may be...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/teamwork-five-key-practices-help-counselors-succeed-together

Camp doesn’t work without teamwork. In fact, camp may be one of the most team-dependent environments there is. As counselors and activities staff, you must rely on one another constantly — during...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/use-summer-strengthen-your-character-grant-application

Turn your summer experiences into a stronger Character Grant application. This webinar will explore how to collaborate with program staff to inform your grant application while identifying areas of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/coaching-cabin-using-grow-model-build-leadership-skills-camper-confidence

When people hear the word “coaching,” they often picture someone with a whistle and a clipboard directing players from the sidelines. Coaching in the cabin looks different, because it is different!...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/give-yourself-some-grace

“Grace comes into the soul as the morning sun into the world; first a dawning; then a light; and at last the sun in his full and excellent brightness.” – Thomas Adams Rudeness, selfishness, swift...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-you-can-learn-ropes-course-training-even-if-your-camp-doesnt-have-ropes-course

Ropes courses do not teach teamwork, leadership, or confidence. Facilitators do. This is one of the things I tell staff when I kick off challenge course training. What I love most about this...