https://www.acacamps.org/blog/belonging-rhythm-camp
Belonging Is the Rhythm of CampSummer camp settings are uniquely positioned to foster the feeling of belonging because they create immersive environments where relationships develop quickly and shared experiences build connection...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-safety-culture-training-frontline-staff-respond-critical-incidents
Building a Safety Culture: Training Frontline Staff to Respond to Critical IncidentsFrontline staff members are responsible for direct supervision of campers, and their training is integral to building a safety culture at camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors
Social Security Application Process For Camps with J-1 Camp CounselorsApplying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tools-help-domestic-staff-interact-respectfully-intentionally-international-staff
Tools to Help Domestic Staff Interact Respectfully and Intentionally with International StaffThese tools and approaches will help to encourage, equip, and entice American summer camp staff to engage curiously, respectfully, and intentionally with their international peers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/high-support-high-expectations-welcoming-global-staff-intention
High Support, High Expectations: Welcoming Global Staff with IntentionStructure, language, and intentional hospitality set the foundation for stronger social bonds, smoother staff training, and a more cohesive camp culture.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/degrees-change-professional-development-camp-staff-using-computer
Degrees of Change: Professional Development for Camp Staff Using a ComputerProfessional development isn't just for counselors. Your camp's office team needs training in spreadsheets, databases, file organization, and marketing tools — because the behind-the-scenes work...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/opals-walk-freedom-nationwide-camp-initiative
Opal's Walk for Freedom: A Nationwide Camp InitiativeJoin camps nationwide on June 19, 2025, for Opal’s Walk for Freedom — honoring Juneteenth through education, community, and youth engagement. Celebrate freedom, resilience, and unity with this...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campfire-career-building-brighter-futures-retaining-staff
From Campfire to Career: Building Brighter Futures and Retaining StaffOne summer camp explains their experience using a staff scholarship program as a camp staff retention tool.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/cit-programs-empower-act-thrive
CIT Programs: Empower, Act, ThriveDon'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 ChooseLearn how one camp helps their staff thrive through an alumni and professional network.