https://www.acacamps.org/blog/next-summers-staff-recruitment-starts-today

Research suggests college-aged students are already thinking ahead to employment plans for next summer, so it's important to have conversations about the future with staff you'd like to return to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-work-your-boss

Working at a summer camp can be challenging, espe­cially if you’re in a year-round position and dealing with a difficult boss.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/personal-finance-camp-pros

My story as a camp professional is classic. I spent a summer after college as a canoe trip leader at a camp in northern Wisconsin, expecting that it was going to be a no-big-deal, fun summer — but it...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program

ASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety.  It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/summer-2023-trends-issues-spotlight-anticipated-camper-staff-challenges

These are the findings from the 2023 Trends and Issues Pulse Survey taken this spring.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/tree-nuts-beloved-holiday-baking-ingredients-formidable-food-allergens

Thirteen-year-old Reese Langer enjoyed camping, swimming, and volunteering, and was a proud cheerleader. The Eagle, Idaho, cheerleader had a regular habit of checking foods that possibly contained...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/campcounts-2022-report

CampCounts 2022 is the latest iteration of ACA’s annual business and industry research survey, which aims to support camp professionals in their operational decision-making and to support ACA’s...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/engaging-investing-staff-campers-arrive

In support of Project Real Job, one camp shares what staff engagement techniques have worked for them.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/addressing-elephant-camp-little-pay-creates-big-challenges

Amazing growth experiences for young adults entering the workforce should not come at the cost of competitive wages.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/peanut-allergy-frightening-facts-emerging-treatments-ultimate-avoidance

Peanut allergy has historically been the most fatal food allergy, comprising 50 to 62 percent of all food allergy deaths annually (Food Allergies Atlanta, 2022). It is also the leading food allergy...