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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/virtual-program-resources-covid-19
Virtual Program Resources — COVID-19ACA has compiled of virtual programming resources to help with summer 2020 planning.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-manage-camp-staff-fatigue
How to Manage Camp Staff FatigueFatigue at camp is like inclement weather at camp. You’re going to have it at some point, but if you spot it before it happens, you can take steps to be prepared for it and reduce the impact it has...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/turning-tiktoks-camp-talks-role-young-staff-can-play-virtual-program-development
Turning TikToks into Camp Talks: The Role Young Staff Can Play in Virtual Program DevelopmentSince March, the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of our minds as cancellations rolled in, and for many people camp looks different this summer. Each summer brings new challenges and this...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-culture-your-values-action-during-uncertain-times-part-2
Staff Culture: Your Values in Action During Uncertain Times, Part 2We believe staff culture and camp culture are tied together. They are not separate. The culture your staff embraces and models is your camp culture.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-staff-member-package-20
Camp Staff Member Package (2.0)Have you thought about ways to prepare your staff for camp BEFORE they arrive onsite? Are you interested in an affordable solution for integrating camp and youth development experts into your staff...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/start-why-purpose-camp
Start with Why: The Purpose of CampTwelve-plus-hour days. Extreme temperatures. Mental and physical exhaustion. Low pay. Sound like fun? Then why do millions of teens and 20-something-year-olds work at camp every summer? Better yet,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-community-building-pipelines-through-applicant-references
Creating Community and Building Pipelines through Applicant ReferencesThis blog in support of Project Real Job discusses the importance of curating relationships with staff applicant references such as professors, former staff, and coaches.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/you-might-not-know-it-recruitment-next-summer-starts-now
You Might Not Know It, But Recruitment for Next Summer Starts Now!Learn more about how to start recruiting for next summer during this summer's camp session.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-western-camps-virtual-conference
ACA Western Camps Virtual ConferenceJoin us for the ACA Western Camps Virtual Conference on December 6-7, 2022. This two-day online conference is an affordable and convenient way to connect with other camp professionals and learn...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-counselor-skills-are-professional-skills
Camp Counselor Skills Are Professional SkillsAs we work to connect with potential camp staff members, it is important to make sure they truly understand the value of working at summer camp.