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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/managing-staff-new-era-summer-camp
Managing Staff in the New Era of Summer CampSurvivor, the long-running CBS reality show, has captivated audiences for 45 seasons — but like with so many other forms of entertainment, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the series to a halt for 17...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/prepare-your-camp-campers-april-solar-eclipse-nasa
Prepare Your Camp and Campers for the April Solar Eclipse with NASAAdd activities related to the upcoming total solar eclipse to your camp programming.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/staff-camper-codes-conduct-powerful-defense-against-abuse
Staff and Camper Codes of Conduct: A Powerful Defense against AbuseFor too long, the topic of child sexual abuse prevention at camp — and other youth-serving organizations — was focused too narrowly on keeping abusers out. Whether it was through criminal background...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/creating-camp-culture-includes-safety-seasonal-staff
Creating a Camp Culture that Includes Safety with Seasonal StaffThese are 10 tips to help you enhance the safety mindset and boost your camp culture at the same time.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/value-discomfort-creating-learning-environment-camp-staff
The Value of Discomfort — Creating a Learning Environment for Camp Staff“I don’t feel safe discussing this topic, and if a camper wanted to discuss it, I would just tell them that and redirect them to something else.” – Camp Staff 2023 I was leading an...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-craters-chasing-comets-three-days-science-fun
Creating Craters and Chasing Comets — Three Days of Science and FunNestled 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/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/nasa-stem-resources-camps
NASA STEM Resources for CampsThe 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 BrandweinThe 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/evaluating-your-camp-staff-orientation-during-orientation
Evaluating Your Camp Staff Orientation during OrientationYou 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...