https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-craft-activities-hail-springs-arrival

Try these artsy, hands-on crafts to awaken your campers’ imaginations and get them into the spirit of spring. Bunny Puppets Materials: Paper bag Three pipe cleaners Cotton ball...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-fun-foods-all-allergy-friendly-snack-shack-options

Let’s face it, campers love an occasional visit to the infamous “Snack Shack” at camp. Nothing says freedom like choosing a slushie, popsicle, popcorn, or candy while Mom and Dad aren’t monitoring...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/preparing-summer

As spring begins to unfold, I know that for many of you this is one of the most intense and consequential times of the year. While the world around us may still be shaking off winter, camps across...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/science-behind-magic-camp

On the last day of camp, a shy 10-year-old who had barely spoken during the first week stood before 200 people and sang a solo at the closing campfire. Her voice was clear, confident, and full of joy...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategic-growth-camping-training-development-sustaining-shared-leadership

Too often, strategic efforts are disconnected from the day-to-day work of the organization. A strategic plan should inform, shape, and guide how your team shows up every day and how the work of the...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-17-2026-preorder-camping-magazine-staff-training-issue

In this issue: Bulk ordering of the May/June Staff Training Issue of Camping Magazine. Building Character Through Cultural Responsiveness at Camp [Webinar] What CampCounts Is — and Why...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-10-2026-unconventional-staffing-solutions-camp-school-partnerships-project-awardees

In this issue: Unconventional Recruitment Ideas for the Summer Ahead Camp-School Partnerships Project 2026 Awardees Announced Send a Child to Camp Grant Application Severe Weather Safety...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-culture-community-creating-powerful-staff-recruitment-retention-tools

Together, character, culture, and community set camps up for strong staff recruitment and retention success — two things many camps struggle with. The Cs provide a solid foundation and become part of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/campfire-kitchen-table-communication-builds-trust

Trust doesn’t just happen — it’s built, word by word, conversation by conversation, long before the first camper ever steps onto the property. Why Communication Matters We’ve all had those...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fitting-belonging-help-campers-staff-thrive-together

"When you go out into the woods and you look at trees . . . you appreciate the tree. The minute you get near humans, you lose all that . . . That judgment mind comes in. And so I practice turning...