https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/health-screening-has-evolved-does-your-practice-reflect
Health Screening Has Evolved: Does Your Practice Reflect That?Health screening, a practice typical to most camps' opening day process, has undergone an evolution. Granted, some changes were kick-started by our COVID-19 experience but, like...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/becoming-part-new-normal
Becoming Part of the New Normal2020. Shall we say 2020 was a year to remember or one to forget? Camps across the country are even still trying to decide as leadership teams dig deeply to identify how they can shield their...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/working-summer-camp-can-be-more-fun-skill-development
Working at Summer Camp Can Be More Than Fun and Skill DevelopmentIn this blog, we briefly summarize some of our recent findings related to the seasonal camp staff experience and our work as part of ACA’s National Impact Study.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19/health-wellness-resources
Health and Wellness Resources — COVID-19Summer Camp Guidance Field Guide for Camps Field Guide Videos for Summer 2021 CDC Guidance and...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19/camp-business-resources
Camp Business Resources — COVID-19Federal disaster relief loans, Facebook grants, insurance information, supply resources, and more.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-manage-camp-staff-fatigue
How to Manage Camp Staff FatigueFatigue at camp is like inclement weather at camp. You’re going to have it at some point, but if you spot it before it happens, you can take steps to be prepared for it and reduce the impact it has...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/keeping-camps-campus-healthy-best-practices-suggestions-minimize-illness
Keeping Camps on Campus Healthy: Best Practices and Suggestions to Minimize Illness and Outbreaks at Camp Register Now!Description: Each year camps across the country are faced with the challenge of keeping campers and staff healthy while living and working in close quarters. Come learn...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/turning-tiktoks-camp-talks-role-young-staff-can-play-virtual-program-development
Turning TikToks into Camp Talks: The Role Young Staff Can Play in Virtual Program DevelopmentSince March, the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of our minds as cancellations rolled in, and for many people camp looks different this summer. Each summer brings new challenges and this...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-culture-your-values-action-during-uncertain-times-part-2
Staff Culture: Your Values in Action During Uncertain Times, Part 2We believe staff culture and camp culture are tied together. They are not separate. The culture your staff embraces and models is your camp culture.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-begins-important-work-achieve-access-inclusion-camp-through-counselor
The American Camp Association Begins Important Work to Achieve Access and Inclusion at Camp through Counselor-in-Training ProgramsNew program will promote access to and inclusion in camp experiences. Martinsville, IN—November 10, 2020 — The American Camp...