https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramNow in its second year, the ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-engagement-its-simple-holiday-card
Staff Engagement: It's as Simple as a Holiday CardBeing intentional with camp staff doesn’t take a lot of effort. However, the effort we do make reflects how they feel connected to camp throughout the year.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impact-attending-local-conference
The Impact of Attending a Local ConferenceWe’ve said goodbye to campers, handed staff final paychecks, and stored camp supplies. As I stowed the odds and ends that make up camp, I reflected on the many things we all do to put on camp every...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-texoma-epic-youth-camping-professional-conference-gateway-growth
ACA, Texoma EPIC- Youth Camping Professional Conference: A Gateway to GrowthJoin early-career professionals in the youth camping field for two days of immersive workshops, networking, and hands-on learning at Texas A&M University. Whether you're looking to refine your...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/professional-development-events-near-you
Professional Development Events Near YouThe very best in professional development and networking events in your area. This year’s events feature numerous opportunities to learn about building character at camp and gain important insights...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/child-protection-101-responding-camp-professional
Child Protection 101: Responding as a Camp ProfessionalBeing prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and emerging issues can help with the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/preparing-risks-summer
Preparing for Risks for SummerPresenter: Michael Swain Being prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/top-training-techniques-fast-effective-ways-increase-staff-learning
Top Training Techniques: Fast & Effective Ways to Increase Staff Learning & PerformanceThe number one best-selling author in camp training has packed this session with terrific activities and training methods that are easy to use and can be plugged into your existing training right...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/fully-connected-how-radical-cell-phone-policy-can-improve-your-camp
Fully Connected: How a Radical Cell Phone Policy Can Improve Your Camp Culture and Cure FOMO"Because of Camp... I have a better relationship with my phone." Said no one ever. We love camp because of the relationships we build there. So, what would camp look like if the staff committed to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/caring-whole-human-making-employment-your-camp-accessible-sustainable
Caring for the Whole Human: Making Employment at Your Camp Accessible and SustainableIt’s amazing how one conversation can lead to a path that opens so many doors. The conversation I had with Jordyn Roark of SchoolHouse Connection in...