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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-craters-chasing-comets-three-days-science-fun

Creating Craters and Chasing Comets — Three Days of Science and Fun

Nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is Mo-Ranch. A summer camp, conference center, and oasis of beauty. I imagine we could all describe our sites...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-can-camps-support-transgender-youth

How Can Camps Support Transgender Youth?

Inclusive summer camp experiences can make a positive impact on transgender children.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/solar-celebrations

Solar Celebrations

Camps are a great place to check out the sky, including the sun! Campers are invited to celebrate Solar Week...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/homesickness-dos-donts-parents-preparing-camp

Homesickness Dos and Don’ts for Parents Preparing for Camp

Homesickness is a fact of life.  It is human nature to pine for what is known and comfortable.  And a stay at summer camp — even for a seasoned camper — can generate pangs of longing for...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/nasa-stem-resources-camps

NASA STEM Resources for Camps

The NASA Wavelength site has a list of activities specifically selected for camps! Camp is the perfect environment...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-10-staff-training-michael-brandwein

CampWire Episode #10 - Staff Training with Michael Brandwein

The ACA professional development team interviews Michael Brandwein for the 10th episode of CampWire. Get some great staff training tips as the summer season begins.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/importance-camp-lgbt-youth

The Importance of Camp to LGBT Youth

The month of June holds a very special place in my heart. Warm weather, the joyous arrival of seasonal staff and campers, and of course, LGBT Pride Month. Pride is a time to celebrate the lesbian,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/evaluating-your-camp-staff-orientation-during-orientation

Evaluating Your Camp Staff Orientation during Orientation

You did it! You’ve checked all the boxes and hired a full team of staff for the summer — counselors, lifeguards, ropes experts, and everything in between. As spring fully begins its transition into...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention

Creating an Inclusive Culture to Increase Staff Retention

A camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/be-prepared-practice-your-pandemic-related-procedures-campers-arrive

Be Prepared: Practice Your Pandemic-Related Procedures Before Campers Arrive

If you are preparing to host campers on-site this summer, make sure you start your season off right by implementing your COVID-19-related procedures as soon as the staff arrive.