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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-counselor-lifesaver-stem-cell-donors-journey

From Camp Counselor to Lifesaver: A Stem Cell Donor's Journey

A camp counselor registered as a stem cell donor and later gave a stranger a second chance at life. Learn how easy it is to register, save lives, and inspire others to do the same.

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

From Campfire to Career: Building Brighter Futures and Retaining Staff

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

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

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/cit-programs-empower-act-thrive

CIT Programs: Empower, Act, Thrive

Don't overlook your counselor-in-training program when looking for opportunities to sustain and strengthen your camp culture.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/work-summer-camp-or-take-internship-staff-shouldnt-have-choose

Work at Summer Camp or Take an Internship? Staff Shouldn't Have to Choose

Learn how one camp helps their staff thrive through an alumni and professional network.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-thoughtful-staff-application-interview-process

Tips for a Thoughtful Staff Application and Interview Process

Whether you’re just starting to think about hiring camp staff for next summer, or you’re already in the thick of it, your application is one of the first steps in the process and something you should...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/revamping-camp-application-process-how-streamlining-can-attract-top-talent

Revamping the Camp Application Process: How Streamlining Can Attract Top Talent

Qualified candidates always have choices. If your candidate experience is slow, clunky, and vanilla, you’re likely losing out on top talent. As you prepare for the 2025 hiring season, consider...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-engagement-its-simple-holiday-card

Staff Engagement: It's as Simple as a Holiday Card

Being intentional with camp staff doesn’t take a lot of effort. However, the effort we do make reflects how they feel connected to camp throughout the year.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month

In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/caring-whole-human-making-employment-your-camp-accessible-sustainable

Caring for the Whole Human: Making Employment at Your Camp Accessible and Sustainable

It’s amazing how one conversation can lead to a path that opens so many doors. The conversation I had with Jordyn Roark of SchoolHouse Connection in...