https://www.acacamps.org/blog/start-why-purpose-camp

Twelve-plus-hour days. Extreme temperatures. Mental and physical exhaustion. Low pay. Sound like fun? Then why do millions of teens and 20-something-year-olds work at camp every summer? Better yet,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-47-designing-accessible-sustainable-summer-camps

Erik Hancock of The Kubala Washatko Architects (TKWA) joins us for a conversation on camp architecture and design, including insights on accessibility and sustainability for campuses and facilities.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-48-thinking-strategically-about-your-camps-finances

Brandon Reiter of Skyview CFO & Bookkeeping Services joins us to discuss financial strategies for summer camps. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-community-building-pipelines-through-applicant-references

This blog in support of Project Real Job discusses the importance of curating relationships with staff applicant references such as professors, former staff, and coaches.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/you-might-not-know-it-recruitment-next-summer-starts-now

Learn more about how to start recruiting for next summer during this summer's camp session.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-counselor-skills-are-professional-skills

As we work to connect with potential camp staff members, it is important to make sure they truly understand the value of working at summer camp. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-50-volunteerism-aca

Are you interested in becoming an ACA volunteer? Do you already serve ACA by sharing your time and talents?

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-49-abuse-prevention-youth-programs

Ju'Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and a member of the ACA Board of Directors, joins us for a conversation on abuse prevention, education, and accountability within youth programs...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-42-camp-business-fundamentals-are-now-more-important-ever

In the latest episode of CampWire, Ann Sheets and Dave Thoensen discuss the importance of sound business fundamentals as we continue to weather the challenges of the last few years. Ann and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-41-health-science-programs-amplifying-indigenous-cultures-camp

ACA's camping services manager Alicia Danenberg speaks with Dr. Naomi Bender of Washington State University, along with Danielle Thompson & Brittany Belgarde of the University of North Dakota....