https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/closer-look-parents-worries-childrens-anxiety-risk-factors-homesickness-practical-strategies-camp

Have you ever received multiple phone calls from a parent who is seeking reassurance that his or her child’s camp experience will go smoothly? Have you noticed parents or children who look worried...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/you-give-your-campers-advice-do-not

Can you relate to this situation? Something happens that is upsetting, difficult, and/or problematic. You talk to a friend or your parents about it, and they offer rational, useful advice. Even...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/hints-positive-enrollment-trends-turbulent-economic-times

To camp professionals, camp enrollment trends serve as an important indicator of the overall health of the industry, and are particularly important in uncertain economic times. Every year, day and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-principles-money-nothing-thanks-dire-straights

I don't know anyone, within or outside of camp, who isn't looking for ways to improve their cash flow either by cutting costs or growing their income. Operationally, there are lots of places to look...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-camp-management-liability-evolving-risk

Our uncertain economic times serve as a reminder that the business of camp is full of change. When society, environments, and circumstances change, camp directors and owners are challenged to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/do-you-want-hey-look-over-there-strategies-working-children-who-have-attention-deficits

There are opportunities to teach every child better self-control. Of course, being spontaneous — even a little out of control — is fun. It’s just that learning to listen, concentrate, and sustain...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-your-best-do-your-best-self-care-strategies-camp-counselors

When you decided to be a summer camp counselor this summer, you made a great choice. Few summer jobs offer as many opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, or allow you to have...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/configure-ideal-smartphone-apps-camp-staff-download-install

By now you have probably figured out that you have very limited cell service at your camp and/or that you will be asked to turn off your phone while working with campers. In the technological world...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/healthy-camp-depends-you-six-things-staff-can-do-have-healthy-summer

You've probably heard your camp director say, "Counselors are the backbone of any camp." Although somewhat cliché, camp directors see daily evidence of the truth of that phrase. Directors can develop...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/counseling-teens-how-help-teenagers-create-memorable-summers

Being a counselor to teenagers is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. During this summer, you will learn more about life than you can possibly imagine. And as is often the case with...