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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage MonthIn 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/blog/thinking-outside-box-creative-ways-find-hire-summer-camp-staff
Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Ways to Find and Hire Summer Camp StaffHere are four powerful staff recruitment strategies — beyond the usual job postings — that can help you find the best staff for your summer camp or seasonal program.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/elements-good-job-posting-why-theyre-important
Elements of a Good Job Posting (and Why They're Important)Hiring for camp jobs starts with a strong job posting. This guide shares key tips, examples, and a handy template to help you write postings that bring in the right candidates.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis 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/blog/sponsored/season-season-steps-summer-camp-planning
Season-by-Season Steps for Summer Camp PlanningSuccessful camp owners start planning for summer nine months in advance. Use our guide and planner to never miss a beat and make summer 2026 the best one yet!
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer
Understanding Camper Behavior to Ensure a Successful SummerThis blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/quality-programs-level-1-training
Quality Programs Level 1 TrainingQuality Programs Level I is immersive, in-depth training designed to help camps build stronger, more supportive environments where youth thrive. Participants learn how safe and supportive staff...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/quality-programs-level-2-training
Quality Programs Level 2 Training*Please note that participants must have completed Quality Programs Level I to advance to Quality Programs Level 2. Quality Programs Level 2 is immersive, in-depth training designed...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staffing-summit-2025-26-commitment-process-leads-progress
Staffing Summit 2025-26: Commitment to the Process Leads to ProgressDuring the 2026 ACA Staffing Summit, experts from both inside and outside the camp field will share valuable insights around staff recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining.
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/4-h-camps-kindred-preconference-meeting
4-H Camps Kindred Preconference MeetingJoin your 4-H Extension colleagues for a day of fellowship, networking, and professional development. A team from the University of Florida will hold a training focused on trauma-informed PYD...