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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-community-building-pipelines-through-applicant-references
Creating Community and Building Pipelines through Applicant ReferencesThis blog in support of Project Real Job discusses the importance of curating relationships with staff applicant references such as professors, former staff, and coaches.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-49-abuse-prevention-youth-programs
CampWire Episode 49: Abuse Prevention in Youth ProgramsJu'Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and a member of the ACA Board of Directors, joins us for a conversation on abuse prevention, education, and accountability within youth programs...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-48-thinking-strategically-about-your-camps-finances
CampWire Episode 48: Thinking Strategically About Your Camp's FinancesBrandon Reiter of Skyview CFO & Bookkeeping Services joins us to discuss financial strategies for summer camps.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/project-real-job
Project Real JobGet assistance with communicating the career-enhancing benefits of working at camp to prospective employees and their parents.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-47-designing-accessible-sustainable-summer-camps
CampWire Episode 47: Designing Accessible and Sustainable Summer CampsErik Hancock of The Kubala Washatko Architects (TKWA) joins us for a conversation on camp architecture and design, including insights on accessibility and sustainability for campuses and facilities.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-46-see-world-brett-dennen
CampWire Episode 46: See the World with Brett DennenSinger/songwriter Brett Dennen joins us on the CampWire podcast to share his summer camp experiences; how camp influenced his career, education, and love for the outdoors; and to talk about his...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-45-food-distribution-supply-chain-outlook-strategies-camps-2022
CampWire Episode 45: Food Distribution Supply Chain Outlook and Strategies for Camps in 2022In a special CampWire episode, Rich Lowry of Trinity/HPSI leads a discussion on the state of food distribution supply chain and how camps can plan strategically for summer 2022.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/first-contact-end-contract
From First Contact to End of ContractWe know that staff can be a challenge to find, attract, hire, engage, and retain. What makes the staff journey result in forward progress from start to completion of their camp experience? Current...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-44-starting-camp-podcast
CampWire Episode 44: Starting a Camp PodcastSo you're interested in starting a podcast? Tune in for a conversation on podcast fundamentals, including technology, guests, logistics, and more. Lauren McMillin, ACA's public relations and...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-hiring-quality-staff-without-spending-dime
Tips for Hiring Quality Staff without Spending a DimeA common challenge for summer camp administrators in 2021 was staff recruitment and hiring. This is not surprising, since there is a labor shortage across the country. According to the Washington...