https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unlocking-codes-connection

Discover five powerful conversation codes counselors can use to build trust, spark connection, and transform camper relationships.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/courageous-conversations-camp

Avoiding tough conversations can hold your team back and erode the culture you're working hard to build. Whether it's addressing a racially insensitive comment, navigating resistance to inclusion, or...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staff-training-issue-camping-magazine

Each year, the May/June issue of Camping Magazine is devoted to staff training — perfect for Staff Orientation!

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/essential-behavior-skills-your-frontline-staff-will-need-summer

The 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/article/camping-magazine/building-safety-first-culture-camp

During 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/resources/wildfires-smoke-impacting-camps

The American Camp Association provides resources for developing wildfire preparation, response and recovery plans.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-handbook-templates-sample-forms-letters

Take control of a crisis at your camp with a proven communications system. Take Control: Be prepared for nearly any camp crisis with a strong, comprehensive communications system that...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues

Overview: Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your summer camp staff with the vital skills needed to handle difficult interactions with confidence! This recorded webinar is now available for...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/middle-managers-certificate

If you’re in or aspiring to a Middle Manager role in a youth program, this training is for you! Whether you’re in a camp, afterschool program, or other youth-focused setting, this course will give...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/experienced-program-staff-certificate

Designed for seasoned program staff in camps, afterschool, summer enrichment programs, or other community-based youth settings, this certificate provides an opportunity to build on your existing...