https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/aca-turning-points-leadership-lessons-past

"The future begins with the past." —Mary Chapin Carpenter As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Camp Association (ACA), we have had several opportunities to "look back" at the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/creating-camp-narratives-enhance-emotional-growth-hiv-youth

Because of the ignorance and stigma which still sadly surrounds HIV, children born with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) experience additional psychosocial stressors beyond those commonly...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/martin-his-friends-counseling-skills-effect-change-camp

Martin was sitting in the office of the boys' head counselor again. He'd been playing "Ga Ga" when another camper got him out. In what had quickly become an all-too-typical response for nine-year-old...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/family-camp-impacts-family-functioning

Introduction Families are a foundational structure of society that play a critical role in the health and well-being of communities. Every aspect of the American family is experiencing change,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/research-fun-safety-camaraderie-outdoor-adventure-heros-journey-program

Hero's Journey is a free-of-charge, wilderness-based summer camp program for youth living with serious illness. As a developmentally appropriate and challenging extension of the traditional camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/conversation-joe-ehrmann

Joe Ehrmann is an accomplished man, but not just because he was an All-American football player at Syracuse University and the tenth overall draft pick in the 1973 NFL Draft — or because of his...

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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-ted

Ted Lasso is the title character of a sitcom by the same name, a fish-out-of-water story about a befuddled American trying to coach British football (soccer). Lasso provides excellent examples of the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/pace-yourself-self-care-tips-healthful-summer

As a camp counselor or other staff member, you already know the upside to camp — the excitement, fun, laughter, new challenges, lifelong friendships, and so much more. You may also be aware that camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-kind-leader-do-you-want-be

Remember when you first were hired for camp? What was your initial response? My first acceptance letter congratulated me on being hired and told me what to bring, important dates, and when staff...