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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps
Criminal Background Checks - Issues and Resources for CampsACA believes that camps should utilize multifaceted screening and hiring programs and support practices appropriate to the clientele, staffing, supervision, and program consideration of each camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/top-25-staffing-solutions-gathered-through-collaboration
Top 25 Staffing Solutions Gathered through CollaborationHighlighted here is a curated collection of great ideas about how to recruit and retain staff — a direct result of the last two years of conferences and various collaborative brainstorming sessions...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/learner-benefits/aca-educational-endorsement-program
ACA Educational Endorsement ProgramACA's Educational Endorsement Program is a platform to connect learners to quality educational opportunities. Learners can access training opportunities offered by ACA and non-ACA providers vetted to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/summer-2023-trends-issues-spotlight-well-being-camp
Summer 2023 Trends and Issues: Spotlight on Well-Being at CampThese are the findings from the 2023 Trends and Issues Pulse Survey taken this spring.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/summer-2023-trends-issues-spotlight-anticipated-camper-staff-challenges
Summer 2023 Trends and Issues: Spotlight on Anticipated Camper and Staff ChallengesThese are the findings from the 2023 Trends and Issues Pulse Survey taken this spring.
https://www.acacamps.org/download/bridgeusa-j-1-visa-tool-kit
BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Tool Kithttps://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/rhythm-power-drum-positive-benefits-group-drumming-camps
Rhythm and the Power of the Drum: The Positive Benefits of Group Drumming for CampsThere are 3.2 million hashtags of #drumming on Instagram alone; it's no doubt one of the most popular percussion instruments around and is said to be the world’s oldest instrument. Research...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/should-you-offer-camp-staff-retention-bonus
Should You Offer Camp Staff a Retention Bonus?A retention bonus is money offered to staff with the goal of giving them incentive to stick around.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-support-camper-mental-health
How to Support Camper Mental HealthHere are some steps you can take to support camper mental health.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/working-summer-camp-keeping-fire-alive
Working at Summer Camp: Keeping the Fire AliveJournalism student Dan Gray shares his experience working at camp and interviews camp professionals about the staffing shortage.