https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cool-under-pressure-how-do-what-you-know-how-do-when-you-most-need-do-it

This may seem like an unusual subject for an article on camp counseling, but as you read on, I think you'll find it actually is a most relevant topic. Consider this: Anyone can perform well when...

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/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...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-2-grow-teaching-leadership-environmental-stewardship-new-york-city-youth

"You learn about things that you do not learn about in school. It's actual reality and not sugar-coated. We learned how to work together. In school, they tell you to work together. I learned that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/create-inspirational-memories-intentionally

Almost everyone who has ever been to camp can quickly tell a story about something they did, learned, or observed that had a profound impact on their life. How do these experiences happen? Who...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/so-you-got-promoted-now-what

The camp experience is a very powerful learning process, which is both personal and challenging. It provides children the chance to grow in a protected environment controlled by caring, knowledgeable...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/beyond-branding-lovemark-case-study-camp-marketing-generations-y-z

013Many camps create a respite from the pace of the modern world with their programs. But, in terms of marketing, there seems to be no escape from the information deluge. It is estimated that people...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-letter-camp-staff

Dear camp staff, Welcome to the world of camp! Each of us — no matter what our specific job might be — is in a position that will influence the health and wellbeing of campers. Sometimes this will...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-write-right-documenting-camp-incidents

Camp professionals generate many documents. While some documents aren’t retained very long, others are preserved because they contain critical information. It’s these critical records that deserve...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-ideas-think-about

I’ve been sorting through the piles of “stuff” on my desk. One of these was a stack of camp health ideas, incidents, and resources pertaining to topics that occasionally come up. These aren’t...