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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/lessons-learned-acas-crisis-hotline-2021
Lessons Learned from ACA's Crisis Hotline in 2021Part of the magic of camp is the unexpected. In most cases, the unexpected means spontaneous, unscripted moments of connection, growth, and renewal — but the unexpected can also mean uncertainty, or...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/preventing-burnout-caring-your-staffs-mental-health-while-camp-session
Preventing Burnout: Caring for Your Staff’s Mental Health while Camp Is in SessionA camp job is hard work. Camp is so worth it, as evidenced by all the positive outcomes research has shown campers achieve. But that does not make the job any easier — especially for the teenagers...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/step-your-hiring-game-attracting-interns-through-field-experience-manual
Step Up Your Hiring Game: Attracting Interns through a Field Experience ManualHere are some easy steps to get you started putting together your own field experience manual.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/assessing-electronic-health-record-readiness-your-campus
Assessing Electronic Health Record Readiness at Your CampusAs the transformation of our world by digital technology continues, it is essential that college and university programs hosting minors on campus leverage technology to improve the flow of health...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/egg-allergy-revealing-facts-unraveling-hidden-sources
Egg Allergy: Revealing Facts and Unraveling Hidden SourcesDoes your camp host children six and under or family camps with small children? If so, be on alert for egg allergies, which occur most in infants and young children. Learn here about this condition,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-39-mindfulness-practices-camp
CampWire Episode 39: Mindfulness Practices at CampACA's Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner, sits down with Susan Fee and Tanea Mills to discuss how mindfulness practices can enhance the camp experience.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-springboard-three-camp-characteristics-applicable-any-career
Camp as a Springboard: Three Camp Characteristics Applicable to Any CareerCamp experiences provide invaluable skills for meaningful and fulfilling careers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-37-camp-staff-recruiting-finding-diverse-organizations-campus
CampWire Episode 37: Camp Staff Recruiting - Finding Diverse Organizations on CampusThis podcast talks about how to find organizations for BIPOC students, why it is important to hire diverse staff members for summer camp, and how diversity can impact the culture of your camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategies-serving-top-nine-allergen-free-meals
Strategies for Serving Top Nine Allergen-Free MealsGoodbye eggs, milk, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and sesame! While it would be rare to have a camper who has all these allergies, you may have multiple campers with allergies to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention
Creating an Inclusive Culture to Increase Staff RetentionA camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.