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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campfire-career-building-brighter-futures-retaining-staff
From Campfire to Career: Building Brighter Futures and Retaining StaffOne summer camp explains their experience using a staff scholarship program as a camp staff retention tool.
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/resources/camp-security
Camp SecurityAccording to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the incidence of violent crimes committed against and by children and youth continues to rise in America. This alarming data has youth-serving...
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/article/camping-magazine/building-safety-first-culture-camp
Building a Safety-First Culture in CampDuring my years as a camp director, safety became more than a set of rules or a checklist; it evolved into a daily practice with my entire team, embedded in everything from early morning activity...
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/resources/crisis-communications-tool-kit
Crisis Communications Tool KitUnfortunately, a crisis can occur at anytime and can affect any camp at any location. It is for that reason that you should prepare for a crisis before it happens.
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...