https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/memoriam-richard-k-chamberlain

The American Camp Association (ACA) honors and remembers Richard “Dick” Chamberlain, a longtime active member of ACA, past president of the ACA National Board of Directors, and cherished member of...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-december-2-2025-tips-hiring-j-1-visa-camp-staff-orienteering-camp

In this issue: So You've Hired J-1 Camp Staff — Now What? New Director Orientation (NDO) Navigate, Explore, Empower: Orienteering at Camp Become an Accreditation Volunteer Product of...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/interviewing-intention-part-1-winterviews-matter-%E2%80%93-turning-returning-staff-check-ins-real-leadership

Every camp has them – those quick, casual “returner interviews” that happen over coffee, a phone call, or in between school and finals week. Too often, these meetings feel like a rubber-stamp ritual...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/interviewing-intention-part-2-reading-between-lines-%E2%80%93-interviewing-new-staff-intention-insight

Anyone who’s hired for camp long enough has said it – “I can tell within five minutes if they’ll be good.” But while instinct plays a role, great hiring isn’t about hunches; it’s about information....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/day-camp-camp-conversations

Day Camp IS Camp! Wanna talk about day camp? Join us for an open conversation. This event comes from you, from your desire to learn, grow, spark new...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-november-25-2025-national-conference-preview-camp-caucus-newsletter

In this issue: 2026 National Conference program preview available Webinar: Character as Time, Place, and Culture Introducing the Camp Caucus Newsletter...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/northwest-epic-virtual-conversation

Join your fellow EPICs (emerging professionals in camping) for a virtual roundtable on the topics that matter to you. March topic to be announced shortly.   Calls are free, but...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-wisconsin-epic-conversation-december

Hiring & Staffing Description: Hiring seasonal staff is one of the most critical—and complex—tasks for camp professionals. In this month’s discussion, we will explore best...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-november-18-2025-guide-orienteering-professional-development-camp-staff

In this issue: Upcoming Webinar: Your Guide to Orienteering at Camp Professional Development for Camp Staff Using a Computer New podcast: Alex McLellan from BoxxyBall Sponsored blog:...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-person-1

This course (formerly known as the Associate Visitor Course) is a 1-day training. Participants must complete PART 1 (online portion) & PART 2 (live portion) of the Accreditation Volunteer Course...