https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/leadership-skill-you-never-knew-you-needed-managing-decision-fatigue

It’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

“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 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

In 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

In 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/article/camping-magazine/how-much-sex-violence-too-much

The boy had tears welling up in his eyes, and I didn’t know why. When he finally spoke, the explanation for his mounting anxiety surprised even me. I say even me because I have...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/memoriam-ross-turner

The 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

In 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

In 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...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-accreditation-evolving-whats-next

The American Camp Association has embarked on an exciting new era of transformation, including:   Adopting a refreshed mission, vision, and values   Launching a new...