https://www.acacamps.org/blog/evidence-informed-guidance-summer-camp-staff-training-part-2-competencies-training-effectiveness

Part two of this Research 360 blog series covers what competencies summer staff should learn during training and how training effectiveness is influenced by characteristics of camp staff.

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/update-camp-program-quality-initiative

Building systems of continuous quality improvement within our camps and greater community ultimately supports our goal of positive youth development — and this is exactly what the Camp Program...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-culture-your-values-action-during-uncertain-times-part-2

We believe staff culture and camp culture are tied together. They are not separate. The culture your staff embraces and models is your camp culture.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-culture-your-values-action-during-uncertain-times-part-1

When it is hard to determine what to do next, the one thing that can be controlled in challenging times (or any time) is our response. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/update-camp-program-quality-initiative-spotlight-continuous-quality-improvement-systems-design-work

This blog is the first in a five-part series that will dive deeply into the work of our working groups and describe our plans for our Program Quality Coach/Observer processes.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-camp-new-research-similarities-differences-across-camp-types

This Research 360 blog post discusses a new study called Similarities and Differences in Summer Camps: A Mixed Methods Study of Lasting Outcomes and Program Elements.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handwashing-make-it-really-effective

Handwashing remains one of our most effective protective behaviors against communicable disease. While handwashing doesn’t guarantee protection and safety, a person can certainly reduce risk of...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-manage-camp-staff-fatigue

Fatigue at camp is like inclement weather at camp. You’re going to have it at some point, but if you spot it before it happens, you can take steps to be prepared for it and reduce the impact it has...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/shaping-summertime-experiences-critical-recommendations-critical-time

This blog post discusses highlights from the Shaping Summertime Experiences: Opportunities to Promote Healthy Development and Well-Being for Children and Youth study published by the National Academy...