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https://www.acacamps.org/conference
2025 ACA National ConferenceThe 2025 National Conference will be held February 18-21, 2025, in Dallas, TX.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/seat-fire
A Seat at the FireThe latest blog post in support of Project Real Job discusses how being intentional about each staff member's role helps everyone support each other's needs and highlights the strength of each person...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live
Five Camp Axioms to Live ByDiscover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/friends-foes-figure-it-out-creating-positive-relationship-your-co-c
Friends, Foes, Figure It Out: Creating a Positive Relationship with Your Co-CBuild a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/when-campers-have-big-feelings-helping-them-navigate-life-news-growing
When Campers Have Big Feelings: Helping Them Navigate Life, News, and Growing UpDiscover practical tools for camp counselors to support youth through self-discovery, emotional growth, and tough conversations. Learn how to foster a safe, reflective, and nurturing camp environment...
https://www.acacamps.org/jobs
Job CenterFind summer camp jobs! Looking for a career in camp? We have year-round camp job listings as well. Directors - looking to find qualified camp staff for your summer camp? Post a job!
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers
Learning Disabilities in CampersHow often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bringing-world-camp-adding-culture-camp-life
Bringing the World to Camp: Adding Culture to Camp LifeThis blog post will discuss ideas about how to tap into the cultural well that comes with having international staff and uncover the spring of cultural wealth from which everyone can learn.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/second-year-staff-members-capitalize-upside
Second-Year Staff Members: Capitalize on the Upside“Thank you for this summer. I’ve loved every bit of it. This has been the best summer I’ve had. I’ve made new friends and done a load of new things. I think this has changed me as a person.”...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/leaders-build-leaders
Leaders Build LeadersPart of being a good leader is building future leaders through delegation, mentorship, and persistence.