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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-camps-after-school-programs-should-work-together-hire-staff
Why Camps and After-school Programs Should Work Together to Hire StaffI am a camp guy. I spent 10 summers growing up at various overnight camps as a camper, counselor, dishwasher, and unit head. As ACA research has shown, these experiences provided me with some of my...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/signing-dotted-line-commitment-two-way-street
Signing on the Dotted Line: Commitment Is a Two-Way StreetCongratulations! You committed to working at camp this summer, and the director and/or team who hired you have been anticipating your arrival since you signed on the dotted line! It is completely...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/take-time-hug-your-staff-summer
Take Time to "Hug" Your Staff This SummerAs the summer of 2018 is getting underway, it is evident that this has been another challenging hiring season for many of you. It is likely there are camps out there still looking to hire for a few...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/summer-fun-youth-all-abilities
Summer Fun for Youth of All AbilitiesWith summer approaching, parents and camps alike are making plans for terrific, fun opportunities for young campers to learn new skills and grow in their confidence and abilities. The United States...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/training-social-justice-camp-staff
Training for Social Justice with Camp StaffHow do camps incorporate social justice into staff training programs? Five passionate, experienced, and insightful camp leaders discuss their professional and personal development as social justice...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/14-questions-identify-potential-hiring-risks-camp
14 Questions to Identify Potential Hiring Risks at CampDuring her job interview, Blanch spoke modestly but articulately about her sophomore-year university honors project. She seemed serious at first but sailed through an acapella folk tune with...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/locating-working-effectively-supervising-physician-nurse-practitioner
Locating and Working Effectively with a Supervising Physician/Nurse PractitionerCamp professionals are well aware of the critical need to have a medical professional associated with the camp's health services. This professional typically provides direction when questions arise...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/j-1-visa-update
J-1 Visa UpdateACA is monitoring current developments related to the Summer Work Travel and Camp Counselor categories of the J-1 Visa.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/social-justice-series-recognizing-microaggressions-camp
Social Justice Series: Recognizing Microaggressions at CampSummer camp is supposed to be a place where kids make lifelong friendships, explore new ideas, and build up their self-confidence in a supportive environment removed from the pressures of everyday...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/current-action-alerts
Current Action AlertsFind out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.