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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-truly-inclusive-team-why-disability-inclusion-everyones-job
Building a Truly Inclusive Team: Why Disability Inclusion Is Everyone’s JobDisability inclusion in camp settings extends beyond hiring specialized staff or assigning one person to focus on accessibility. True inclusion means fostering a culture where every team member —...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/essential-behavior-skills-your-frontline-staff-will-need-summer
Essential Behavior Skills Your Frontline Staff Will Need This SummerThe challenge: behavior and group management skills — one of the skill sets needed first and most by staff — must compete for schedule space during training with so much other critical information...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camper-counselor-leader-my-journey-summer-camp-beyond
From Camper to Counselor to Leader: My Journey in Summer Camp and BeyondMy name is Parker Evans, and I’m a senior at Indiana University studying Parks and Recreation. My passion for recreation has been a huge part of my life, from playing sports in school to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/cit-programs-empower-act-thrive
CIT Programs: Empower, Act, ThriveDon't overlook your counselor-in-training program when looking for opportunities to sustain and strengthen your camp culture.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-staff-recruitment-navigating-campus-job-fair
Camp Staff Recruitment: Navigating the On-Campus Job FairHere are a few tips to get the most out of your experience recruiting camp staff at an on-campus job fair.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/work-summer-camp-or-take-internship-staff-shouldnt-have-choose
Work at Summer Camp or Take an Internship? Staff Shouldn't Have to ChooseLearn how one camp helps their staff thrive through an alumni and professional network.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-thoughtful-staff-application-interview-process
Tips for a Thoughtful Staff Application and Interview ProcessWhether you’re just starting to think about hiring camp staff for next summer, or you’re already in the thick of it, your application is one of the first steps in the process and something you should...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control
Toward an Understanding of ADHD: A Developmental Delay in Self-controlJosh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers
Learning Disabilities in CampersHow often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/revamping-camp-application-process-how-streamlining-can-attract-top-talent
Revamping the Camp Application Process: How Streamlining Can Attract Top TalentQualified candidates always have choices. If your candidate experience is slow, clunky, and vanilla, you’re likely losing out on top talent. As you prepare for the 2025 hiring season, consider...