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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-rainy-day-activity-ideas
10 Rainy Day Activity IdeasThe fun doesn’t have to stop when it rains! If you’re looking for some ways to spend a rainy day at camp, try these activities out.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/5-ways-prepare-summer-now
5 Ways to Prepare for Summer NOWDon’t wait ‘til you get to camp to start being the best counselor ever. 1. Check out this infographic. 2. Sign...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness
Handling Campers' HomesicknessAccording to author and psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, 97 percent of children experience at least some occasional homesick feelings at camp. Considering that statistic, you’ll probably have...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/4-tips-counselors-transition-summer-camp-fall
4 Tips for Counselors to Transition from Summer Camp to FallThe transition from your crazy-busy summer to the fall season can be tough! It's good to remember these 4 tips.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-we-choose-be-aca-accredited-what-it-takes
Why We Choose to Be ACA-accredited and What It TakesThe directors and staff of Geneva Glen Camp (Indian Hills, Colorado), have always approached the triennial ACA visit anticipating a very upbeat and affirming experience! Our...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-calming-down-overwhelmed-camp-counselors
Tips for Calming Down Overwhelmed Camp Counselors“It’s hot.” “I’m tired.” “My campers are crazy.” “My co-counselor is not pulling his/her own weight.” “I am just not sure I have enough left in my tank to finish the summer.” All of these are...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/3-reasons-choose-job-camp-instead-summer-internship
3 Reasons to Choose a Job at Camp Instead of a Summer InternshipSpring semester is now in full swing; so, if you are a college student, you may already be thinking about what internship position you want to secure for the summer. But instead of an internship,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-emotional-learning-camp
Social and Emotional Learning at CampRecovery from the trauma of the pandemic will be an important goal for camps this summer. It’s going to be a big lift, and we know you are ready for it! Aside from the usual, wonderful ways our...
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/blog/sponsored/friend-or-foe-preventing-peer-peer-abuse-camp
Friend or Foe? Preventing Peer-to-Peer Abuse at CampReducing the risk of peer-to-peer abuse is a complex task, but here are a few concrete steps you can take to strengthen your prevention practices today!