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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-new-york-new-jersey-2024-day-camp-conference
ACA, New York & New Jersey 2024 Day Camp ConferenceJoin the ACA, New York & New Jersey for the 2024 Ben Appelbaum Day Camp Conference hosted by Camp Riverbend in Warren, NJ. Going back to our roots, the conference this year will focus on touring...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-wisconsin-epic-summer-debrief
ACA, Wisconsin EPIC Summer DebriefWI EPIC Summer Debrief Call Join other Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC) for an end of summer debrief. Share your successes and learning curves of your summer season and build...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/new-geographic-demographic-day-camps-hiring-staff-outside-your-area-code
The New Geographic Demographic for Day Camps: Hiring Staff Outside Your Area CodeIf you’re responsible for hiring staff to work at day camp, you may be summing up today’s to-do list in one short phrase: Find more people! Far from being the second choice for those who don’t...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues
Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering "Difficult" DialoguesThis is a webinar designed to equip summer camp staff with essential skills for navigating challenging interactions. Participants delve into effective communication strategies, conflict resolution...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/value-discomfort-creating-learning-environment-camp-staff
The Value of Discomfort — Creating a Learning Environment for Camp Staff“I don’t feel safe discussing this topic, and if a camper wanted to discuss it, I would just tell them that and redirect them to something else.” – Camp Staff 2023 I was leading an...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/creating-camp-culture-includes-safety-seasonal-staff
Creating a Camp Culture that Includes Safety with Seasonal StaffThese are 10 tips to help you enhance the safety mindset and boost your camp culture at the same time.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-counselor-self-care-guide-emotional-physical-well-being
Camp Counselor Self-Care Guide for Emotional and Physical Well-BeingAs a camp counselor, you have many responsibilities to juggle, including home life, camp life, and life after camp. It’s important to prioritize your physical and emotional health, as they are...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/do-you-know-your-skill-level
Do You Know Your Skill Level?Congratulations! You are working at camp! Huzzah! Working at camp is a truly unique experience that brings together a variety of skills, life lessons, and resume-building opportunities. Don’t know...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/war
The WarWe called the summer of 2022 “The War” at Camp Footprint. It was rough from start to finish. The check-in process that usually lasted about two hours took eight. The Covid testing and the parent...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-keys-making-magic-camp-summer
Seven Keys to Making Magic at Camp This SummerAs a camp counselor, you have the amazing opportunity to create life-changing moments for kids this summer. But with long hours, high energy, and constantly shifting dynamics, it can be tough to...