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

Camp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belief-builds-character

Discover how belief, curiosity, and positive communication can transform behavior and build character in children through everyday moments at camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-nifty-activities-keep-campers-busy

In the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.

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

Camp counselors play a powerful role in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and growth — impacts that last far beyond the summer season.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live

Discover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/friends-foes-figure-it-out-creating-positive-relationship-your-co-c

Build a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/when-campers-have-big-feelings-helping-them-navigate-life-news-growing

Discover practical tools for camp counselors to support youth through self-discovery, emotional growth, and tough conversations. Learn how to foster a safe, reflective, and nurturing camp environment...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/essential-behavior-skills-your-frontline-staff-will-need-summer

The challenge: behavior and group management skills — one of the skill sets needed first and most by staff — must compete for schedule space during training with so much other critical information...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/developing-future-leaders-through-counselor-training-programs-investing-camps-future

At a recent camp conference, I caught up with Jessie Emmons, executive director of YMCA Camp High Harbour at Lake Burton in Georgia. I told her about my obsession with counselor-in-training (CIT)...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/everybodys-nobodys-out

As a camp counselor this summer, you are about to meet campers from all walks of life. Just a casual look at the changing demographics in the United States suggests that your chances of having an...