https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sun-safety-all-free-resources-help-camps-protect-campers-staff
Sun Safety for All: Free Resources to Help Camps Protect Campers and StaffBuilding sun-safe habits is an essential part of creating a healthy, supportive camp environment where everyone can participate fully and confidently.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/method-madness-magic-making-camps-memorable
A Method to the Madness: The Magic of Making Camps MemorableLearn practical operations strategies for youth camps, from precamp planning to staff training and safety systems that support smooth, memorable camper experiences.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-behavioral-health-team-understanding-professionals-roles-integration
Building a Behavioral Health Team: Understanding Professionals’ Roles and IntegrationIntegrating behavioral health professionals into a camp environment sets your camp up for success with your staff and volunteers, as well as your campers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/expanding-camp-staffs-concept-well-being
Expanding Camp Staff’s Concept of Well-BeingBuilding a foundation of well-being supports camp staff members’ ability to anticipate challenges, recognize emotions, and respond appropriately.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-benefits-combat-burnout
Staff Benefits to Combat BurnoutBurnout isn’t just a buzzword; it's a reality for camp pros. Discover systematic ways to support your staff with intentional benefits that actually make an impact.
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/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer
Understanding Camper Behavior to Ensure a Successful SummerThis blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/key-medical-evaluation-asking-right-questions-get-right-answers
The Key to Medical Evaluation: Asking the Right Questions to Get the Right Answers“How long has your stomach been hurting? You’re feeling dizzy in the heat — how much water did you drink today? Is that rash itchy or painful? Can you walk on that ankle?” Innocuous questions can...
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...