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https://www.acacamps.org/donate/send-child-camp-donor-information
Send a Child to Camp – Donor InformationThe American Camp Association (ACA) Send a Child to Camp Fund provides camp scholarships for ACA-accredited day and overnight camps to support children who whose families may not otherwise be able to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-calming-down-overwhelmed-camp-counselors
Tips for Calming Down Overwhelmed Camp Counselors“It’s hot.” “I’m tired.” “My campers are crazy.” “My co-counselor is not pulling his/her own weight.” “I am just not sure I have enough left in my tank to finish the summer.” All of these are...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/3-reasons-choose-job-camp-instead-summer-internship
3 Reasons to Choose a Job at Camp Instead of a Summer InternshipSpring semester is now in full swing; so, if you are a college student, you may already be thinking about what internship position you want to secure for the summer. But instead of an internship,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/gan-israel-head-counselor-training
Gan Israel - Head Counselor TrainingHead Counselor Training (1.5 hours) - $5/participant Your job is unique. You have to lead, yet be part of the group. Learn what to do and what to say to display the 4 essential HC...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lot-courage-needed
A Lot of Courage Is NeededAn interview with Nick Teich, founder and CEO of Camp Aranu’tiq. Camp Aranu'tiq of Harbor Camps is a nonprofit program serving transgender and gender-variant youth and their families. Camp Aranu...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/prioritizing-camp-safety-training-2021-whats-changed-how-can-we-adapt
Prioritizing Camp Safety Training in 2021: What's Changed, and How Can We Adapt?It goes without saying that safety training is always an important priority at camp. Whether it's abuse prevention, aquatic, or transportation safety, or how to supervise effectively, it has always...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention
Creating an Inclusive Culture to Increase Staff RetentionA camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/top-5-waterfront-safety-tips-get-your-camp-swimmer-ready
The Top 5 Waterfront Safety Tips To Get Your Camp Swimmer ReadyWhile there are many camp activities that require constant supervision, swimming and other water-related activities need special attention to ensure camper safety and most importantly, fun.
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/donor-advised-funds
Donor Advised FundsSimplify your giving. A donor advised fund, which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to ACA and other qualified...
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/donations-ira
Donations from an IRAMoney from an individual retirement account can be donated to charity. In addition, if you've reached the age where you need to make required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRAs,...