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/events-education/online-learning
Online LearningACA's online professional development offerings and services provide self-directed and learning experiences designed for youth development professionals working in camps, afterschool programs,...
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/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/events-education/online-learning/online-course/courageous-conversations-camp
Courageous Conversations at CampAvoiding tough conversations can hold your team back and erode the culture you're working hard to build. Whether it's addressing a racially insensitive comment, navigating resistance to inclusion, or...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-staffing-summit
ACA Staffing SummitACA Inc., ACA, New York and New Jersey, ACA, Illinois, and ACA, New England are proud to present the Staffing Summit in a new and exciting format for 2025 and 2026! October 28, 2025...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control
Toward an Understanding of ADHD: A Developmental Delay in Self-controlJosh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...
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...