https://www.acacamps.org/blog/so-youve-hired-j-1-camp-staff-now-what

Here is a guide to help you remember everything you need to do when hiring J-1 visa camp staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/leadership-pathways-project

This three-year grant program is designed to foster evidence-informed planning, testing, and improving initiatives to increase access to and engagement in counselor-in-training (CIT) programs and...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/accreditation-volunteer-resources

Use these resources to help you in your ACA Accreditation Volunteer role.

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/free-membership

Join now and enter your promo code ACAFree at checkout.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/global-collaboration-creates-playbook-support-character-leadership-development-youth-disabilities

Learn how ACA’s global CIT initiative helps youth with disabilities and illnesses build character and leadership through medical specialty camp programs.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-camp-elevating-cultural-exchange-through-summer-2025

Learn how to elevate the cultural exchange experience this summer as well as tips for a smooth travel experience for J-1 visa participants.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/promoting-character-counselors-training-programs-medical-specialty-camps

This project is made possible through the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/best-summer-job

Camp counselors play a powerful role in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and growth — impacts that last far beyond the summer season.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-nifty-activities-keep-campers-busy

In the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/developing-future-leaders-through-counselor-training-programs-investing-camps-future

At a recent camp conference, I caught up with Jessie Emmons, executive director of YMCA Camp High Harbour at Lake Burton in Georgia. I told her about my obsession with counselor-in-training (CIT)...