https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campfire-career-building-brighter-futures-retaining-staff

One summer camp explains their experience using a staff scholarship program as a camp staff retention tool.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-18-2025-preorder-your-staff-training-issues-camping-magazine

In this issue: Preordering is now open for the May/June staff training issue of Camping Magazine Character Grant program update webinar Send a Child to Camp grant application New...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-truly-inclusive-team-why-disability-inclusion-everyones-job

Disability inclusion in camp settings extends beyond hiring specialized staff or assigning one person to focus on accessibility. True inclusion means fostering a culture where every team member —...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-11-2025-building-safety-first-culture-camp

In this issue:  Article offeriing safety tips to help you think about ways to build up camp safety culture. Upcoming webinar: A MESH (+) Framework. Blog post on how to create an...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/marketing-your-kids-camp-millennial-parents

If you want your camp to grow, you need to create an intentional marketing strategy focused on capturing millennial parents’ interests. Use these tips to get started and keep growing!

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-4-2025-character-camp-grant-update

In this issue:  Character grant process timeline update Project Real Job: From Camper to Counselor to Leader Podcast: 2025 National Conference preview Blog on intergenerational music...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camper-counselor-leader-my-journey-summer-camp-beyond

My name is Parker Evans, and I’m a senior at Indiana University studying Parks and Recreation. My passion for recreation has been a huge part of my life, from playing sports in school to...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/intergenerational-music-making-how-music-connects-generations

Explore how intergenerational music-making at camps fosters connection and inclusivity. Learn why outdoor music activities are perfect for bringing together people of all ages.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-evaluation-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

This blog describes the findings about how camps evaluate their character-focused work, including lessons learned from evaluating character-focused work and external resources from ACA’s Character at...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-federal-funding-pause-what-camp-professionals-need-know

The White House recently issued a directive to temporarily halt certain federal grants and loans, and the status of some federally funded initiatives remains unclear. This blog outlines steps for...