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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-camp-counselors-heartbeat-summer-magic
Celebrating Camp Counselors: The Heartbeat of Summer MagicCelebrate Camp Counselor Appreciation Day on July 12.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education
Events & EducationCheck out all the latest events and professional development opportunities and resources for you and your camp staff! We are continuously adding virtual and in-person learning experiences to help...
https://www.acacamps.org/membership/free-membership
Free One-Year MembershipJoin now and use the promo code "ACAFREE" at checkout.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues
Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering "Difficult" DialoguesThis is a webinar designed to equip summer camp staff with essential skills for navigating challenging interactions. Participants delve into effective communication strategies, conflict resolution...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/decoding-camper-behavior
Decoding Camper BehaviorMany years ago, before social media, electric cars, and the smartphone, a little boy went to camp. He had overcome tremendous hurdles before ever stepping foot on a campground. In fact, at the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/day-camp-director-certificate
Day Camp Director CertificateThe ACA Day Camp Director Certificate Course is designed for those that hold (or may hope to hold) a day camp director position in a youth program. This online course introduces and provides a...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/power-music-has-camp-guests-disabilities
The Power That Music Has on Camp Guests with DisabilitiesThere are numerous benefits to incorporating outdoor music into camp itineraries, especially for guests with disabilities
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/value-discomfort-creating-learning-environment-camp-staff
The Value of Discomfort — Creating a Learning Environment for Camp Staff“I don’t feel safe discussing this topic, and if a camper wanted to discuss it, I would just tell them that and redirect them to something else.” – Camp Staff 2023 I was leading an...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/2024-camp-hill-days-recap
2024 Camp Hill Days RecapCamp Hill Days allowed camp professionals to advocate for camp to the government.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-awarded-225-million-create-improve-expand-leadership-pathways-camp-young-people-diverse
ACA Awarded $2.25 Million to Create, Improve, and Expand Leadership Pathways at Camp for Young People of Diverse Backgrounds Across the USOver 20 camps across the United States will join Phase 2 of the Leadership Pathways Project.