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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/teamwork-five-key-practices-help-counselors-succeed-together
Teamwork: Five Key Practices That Help Counselors Succeed TogetherCamp doesn’t work without teamwork. In fact, camp may be one of the most team-dependent environments there is. As counselors and activities staff, you must rely on one another constantly — during...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/coaching-cabin-using-grow-model-build-leadership-skills-camper-confidence
Coaching in the Cabin: Using the GROW Model to Build Leadership Skills and Camper ConfidenceWhen people hear the word “coaching,” they often picture someone with a whistle and a clipboard directing players from the sidelines. Coaching in the cabin looks different, because it is different!...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/give-yourself-some-grace
Give Yourself Some Grace“Grace comes into the soul as the morning sun into the world; first a dawning; then a light; and at last the sun in his full and excellent brightness.” – Thomas Adams Rudeness, selfishness, swift...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-great-rivers-aca-st-louis-camp-community-epic-call
ACA, Great Rivers and ACA, St. Louis Camp Community and EPIC CallOpen to everyone including EPIC (Emerging Professional in Camping) Last Minute Staff Hiring: A Virtual Roundtable Discussion on How to Hire Summer Camp Staff in Springtime Are you having...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tools-help-domestic-staff-interact-respectfully-intentionally-international-staff
Tools to Help Domestic Staff Interact Respectfully and Intentionally with International StaffThese tools and approaches will help to encourage, equip, and entice American summer camp staff to engage curiously, respectfully, and intentionally with their international peers.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-includes-me-conversations-avoiding-silos-cliques-understanding-people-navigating-conflict
Camp Includes Me Conversations - Avoiding Silos and Cliques by Understanding People and Navigating ConflictWhen communication styles, expectations, and lived experiences differ, conflict can surface quickly at camp, often resulting in cliques and silos. This solution focused session explores five conflict...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-michigan-camp-community-connection-call-july
ACA, Michigan Camp Community Connection Call- JulyAre you looking for a way to connect with other Michigan camp professionals? Well, look no further! Whether you are looking to expand your Michigan network, get some awesome ideas for the summer...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/foundations-character-courage-humility
Foundations of Character: Courage and HumilityMany camp leaders face the challenge of helping campers bounce back from setbacks and show true empathy, skills that build resilience and character for life. In this recorded webinar, Angus Fletcher...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/promoting-character-through-counselors-training-programs
Promoting Character Through Counselors In Training ProgramsLooking to build leadership and promote character development in your counselors in training (CITs), especially those living with disabilities or chronic illnesses? This free, on-demand...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/science-cultivating-character
The Science of Cultivating CharacterFoster Growth and Resilience in Yourself and Your Campers In this recorded webinar, Dr. Angus Fletcher, professor of Story Science at Ohio State, introduces three science-...