https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/interviewing-intention-part-1-winterviews-matter-%E2%80%93-turning-returning-staff-check-ins-real-leadership

Every camp has them – those quick, casual “returner interviews” that happen over coffee, a phone call, or in between school and finals week. Too often, these meetings feel like a rubber-stamp ritual...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/interviewing-intention-part-2-reading-between-lines-%E2%80%93-interviewing-new-staff-intention-insight

Anyone who’s hired for camp long enough has said it – “I can tell within five minutes if they’ll be good.” But while instinct plays a role, great hiring isn’t about hunches; it’s about information....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/navigate-explore-empower-orienteering-camp

Orienteering at camp can help campers learn to analyze errors, support one another and learn from mistakes.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/so-youve-hired-j-1-camp-staff-now-what

Here is a guide to help you remember everything you need to do when hiring J-1 visa camp staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-summer-camp

Consider giving your kids an old-school, summer camp experience that they will learn from and cherish for the rest of their lives — it could end up being the wisest parental investment you ever...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/day-camp-camp-conversations

Day Camp IS Camp! Wanna talk about day camp? Join us for an open conversation. This event comes from you, from your desire to learn, grow, spark new...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/northwest-epic-virtual-conversation

Join your fellow EPICs (emerging professionals in camping) for a virtual roundtable on the topics that matter to you. March topic to be announced shortly.   Calls are free, but...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies

This article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-wisconsin-epic-conversation-december

Hiring & Staffing Description: Hiring seasonal staff is one of the most critical—and complex—tasks for camp professionals. In this month’s discussion, we will explore best...