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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/learnings-gaps-identified-through-camp-program-quality-initiative
Learnings and Gaps Identified through the Camp Program Quality InitiativeHere are some recent learnings and identified gaps related to the Camp Program Quality Initiative.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2021-camping-magazine-editorial-index
2021 Camping Magazine Editorial IndexView an archive of editorial indexes. Featured Articles...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/6-reasons-why-online-forms-arent-going-away-summer-camps
6 Reasons Why Online Forms Aren't Going Away for Summer CampsIt’s finally camp season — and while the past two years have been less than ideal for campers and parents, things have started to turn around. Most summer camps are expecting a return to full...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/caught-between-two-staff-seasons-looking-back-moving-forward-veteran-staff
Caught Between Two Staff Seasons: Looking Back Before Moving Forward with Veteran StaffNow is a great time to develop a plan for inviting staff back and securing their commitment, offering leadership roles and opportunities to advance, and keeping staff engaged in...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-50-volunteerism-aca
CampWire Episode 50: Volunteerism and ACAAre you interested in becoming an ACA volunteer? Do you already serve ACA by sharing your time and talents?
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/key-landing-best-talent-flexibility
The Key to Landing the Best Talent? Flexibility.When it comes to hiring camp staff, we all know qualifications are just half the equation. Alignment on dates, housing, travel, and compensation can often be the barrier between a successful hire. As...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/reducing-ghosting-problem-when-hiring
Reducing the Ghosting Problem When HiringHow to help reduce applicant no-shows.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/building-inclusive-camp-environment-participants-staff
Building an Inclusive Camp Environment for Participants and StaffHere is a framework for how to evaluate your camp and improve on policies for building an inclusive camp environment for participants and staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/it-time-change-way-we-approach-abuse-prevention-camps
It Is Time to Change the Way We Approach Abuse Prevention in CampsYears ago, I submitted an application to speak at an American Camp Association (ACA) conference on “abuse prevention.” When asked to categorize the track within which my proposed session belonged, I...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19/field-guide-camps
Field Guide for CampsThis field guide is designed to provide camp directors and staff with a practical guide and tool kit to implement specific recommendations provided by the CDC in relation to risk reduction at camps....