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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/shifting-generational-leadership-factors-consider
Shifting Generational Leadership — Factors to ConsiderAs the saying goes, for every generation there is another one in the waiting room! This means Gen Z, those who were born between 1997 and 2012, are trickling into the workforce and ushering in change...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/beyond-drill-building-practicing-crisis-plan-camp
Beyond the Drill: Building and Practicing a Crisis Plan at CampWhen a crisis hits — a missing camper, a flash flood, a wildfire, or an intruder on site — will your staff know what to do? Not just in the first five minutes but in the hours that follow? Most camps...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/leadership-skill-you-never-knew-you-needed-managing-decision-fatigue
The Leadership Skill You Never Knew You Needed: Managing Decision FatigueIt’s 9:42 a.m. and you’ve already made at least 17 decisions — all before double-digit o’clock! You weighed in on a staff discussion about how to handle a homesick camper, you figured out how to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belonging-backbone-leadership-what-staff-wellness-data-taught-us-2025
Belonging as the Backbone of Leadership: What Staff Wellness Data Taught Us in 2025“I see how hard you’re working.” That was all it took. One counselor described this simple recognition as the highlight of their entire week. In the swirl of noise, energy, and long camp days,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategic-planning-window-leadership-potential
Strategic Planning: A Window into Leadership PotentialStrategic planning is often viewed as a senior leadership exercise — an infrequent process confined to the boardroom. But in camps, where staff come from diverse backgrounds and career...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-28-2025-national-conference-keynotes-announced
ACA Now - October 28, 2025: National Conference Keynotes AnnouncedIn this issue: 2026 National Conference keynote speakers announced. Day Camp Convention opening keynote announced. New Director Orientation course. CampWire podcast with Michael Brandwein...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-21-2025-national-awards-high-quality-cit-programs
ACA Now - October 21, 2025: National Awards, High-Quality CIT ProgramsIn this issue: National Awards deadline In Memoriam: Ross Turner Blog post on high-quality CIT programs to help with staffing challenges Blog on how to showcase your summer camp to...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/memoriam-ross-turner
In Memoriam: Ross TurnerThe American Camp Association (ACA) honors and remembers Ross Turner, a longtime volunteer, beloved member of the camp community and past chair of the ACA Board of Directors, who passed away on...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-14-2025-crisis-response-webinar-new-campwire-episode
ACA Now - October 14, 2025: Crisis Response Webinar, New CampWire EpisodeIn this issue: 2025 Crisis Hotlie Review webinar National Awards deadline approaching New CampWire episodes available Keynote message for the October 28 Staffing Summit....
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-7-2025-new-era-accreditation-updates-ceo-announcement
ACA Now - October 7, 2025: A New Era: Accreditation Updates and CEO AnnouncementIn this issue: ACA Accreditation: Evolving for What’s Next ACA Welcomes Henry DeHart as CEO Webinar: Communicating About Character at Your Camp Blog discussing four powerful...