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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramThe ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support. This program is a great...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/custom-online-staff-training
Custom Online Staff TrainingTrain your camp staff before they arrive. Build a fully branded, trackable online training program using ACA's library of camp-focused courses — with pricing that scales as your team grows.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camping-magazine
Camping MagazineLearn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry - the latest research in the field of youth...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors
Social Security Application Process For Camps with J-1 Camp CounselorsApplying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/letter-first-year-camp-staff
A Letter to First-Year Camp StaffWhen you sign up to be a camp counselor, there’s a lot people don’t tell you. Regardless of whether you were a camper or not, there are things you can’t understand about living and working at camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/magic-you
The Magic in YouLet me start by taking you back . . . Young Camp Eleven years ago, I got out of a van that had taken me from my house to this random park. I was with 12 other kids from my neighborhood, some of...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-leading
Learning and LeadingCamp season is upon us, and the staff training that supports this time-honored summertime experience matters more than you may realize. As you gather around picnic tables, in cabins, and in meeting...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-burnout-how-can-you-prevent-it
What Is Burnout and How Can You Prevent It?Camp provides a full range of activities where you can laugh, cry, think, be amazed, or try something new. While most experiences are positive and fun, the responsibility of leading campers can...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-or-unsafe-brain-science-offers-transformative-approach-behavior-challenges
Safe or Unsafe? Brain Science Offers a Transformative Approach to Behavior ChallengesAlex, a seven-year-old, first-time day camper, arrives for his first day at camp. Almost from the moment he steps out of his mom’s car, he appears restless, constantly on the move, and difficult...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/severe-weather-heat-stress-know-risks-be-prepared
Severe Weather and Heat Stress: Know the Risks and Be PreparedSevere weather can occur in many different forms, and each type presents unique safety risks. Thunderstorms are one of the most common weather hazards during outdoor activities. They can produce...