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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/words-matter-communication-strategies
Words Matter: Communication StrategiesWhat we say, how we say it and what we look like when we say it all matter. Communication, or lack thereof, can undermine even the best leader. This session will look at how the brain...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/care-ing-camp-committee-advancement-research-evaluation
CARE-ing for Camp: The Committee for the Advancement of Research and EvaluationHello Camp Evaluators! Spring is a busy time for camp people — with the ACA National Conference, several major regional conferences, and annual camp preparations, it is hard to believe camp people...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/back-basics-creating-cohesive-staff-community
Back to the Basics: Creating a Cohesive Staff CommunityWhile this sounds so simple, why is it often so hard? Community building is what camp is all about. Yet, all of the ice-breakers and fun games in the world don’t guarantee that staff will...
https://www.acacamps.org/link/seed-your-future
Seed Your Futurehttps://www.acacamps.org/link/student-conservation-association
Student Conservation AssociationSCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/201-nature-human-nature-activities
201 Nature and Human Nature ActivitiesCliff Knapp and Joel Goodman This book contains a gazillion time-tested ways (give or take a couple quadrillion) to put into practice thoughtful ideas. Parents, teachers, and camp staff will find...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/humanizing-outdoor-environmental-education
Humanizing Outdoor and Environmental EducationJoel Goodman and Cliff Knapp Environmental education at its best. This book artfully weaves together activities that expand our consciousness of the natural world and of ourselves. A gold mine of...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/outdoor-living-skills-environmentally-friendly-guide
Outdoor Living Skills: An Environmentally Friendly GuideA must-have for anyone teaching outdoor skills: program leaders, outdoor educators, youth-program volunteers, camp counselors, teachers, and parents. This guide will help you to teach the basics of...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cultivating-leaders
Cultivating LeadersCultivating leaders is one of the best aspects of my job. For the past ten years, I have used the leadership curve to initiate the training with our Campers in Leadership Training (CILT). Our CILTs...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/translating-passion-growth-camp-leadership-skills
Translating Passion for Growth into Camp Leadership SkillsFor 24 years, I have been a camp professional. Most of that time, I have led nonprofit camps that serve the Jewish community. For less than three years in between two camp directing positions, my job...