https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lean-users-guide-relational-camping

In her best-selling book Lean In, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg challenged women in the workforce to fight a lack of self-confidence in order to forge fulfilling and rewarding personal and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trash-your-tank-unhealthy-food-choices-avoid

A chronically tired Ethan struggles to reach the end of a long day as a summer camp counselor. Rising early in the morning to prod sleepy-head campers and vigilantly conduct morning swim tests at the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-do-you-spur-culture-change-camp

If you’re noticing something that could use a change, there’s a good chance that others are too.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/allergies-camp-whats-camp-director-do

According to a study released in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies among children increased approximately 50 percent between 1997 and 20111. And, many of these...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inclusion-camp

Welcome to Trail Mixed: Inclusion at Camp. We are happy you are here. The stated mission of the American Camp Association (ACA) is enriching the lives of children, youth, and adults through the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-el-tesoro-de-la-vida-camp-experience-bereaved-children

The death of a loved one is a reality that each of us must face at some point. The experience of a loss invokes a myriad of feelings for adults and children alike. Some will maintain the belief that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/remember-camps-are-mandated-reporters

Each year, ACA’s Camp Crisis Hotline service receives numerous calls reflecting uncertainty regarding the legal obligation to report suspected abuse of a child. Most often, those who call the Hotline...

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...