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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/seat-fire

A Seat at the Fire

The latest blog post in support of Project Real Job discusses how being intentional about each staff member's role helps everyone support each other's needs and highlights the strength of each person...

https://www.acacamps.org/jobs

Job Center

Find summer camp jobs! Looking for a career in camp? We have year-round camp job listings as well. Directors - looking to find qualified camp staff for your summer camp? Post a job!

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bringing-world-camp-adding-culture-camp-life

Bringing the World to Camp: Adding Culture to Camp Life

This blog post will discuss ideas about how to tap into the cultural well that comes with having international staff and uncover the spring of cultural wealth from which everyone can learn.

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-special-needs

A Camp for Every Child - Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?

Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-right-camp

A Camp for Every Child - The Right Camp

Camp can last from just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It's well worth the trouble to investigate camp programs before your camper packs a backpack. These questions help you explore the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/second-year-staff-members-capitalize-upside

Second-Year Staff Members: Capitalize on the Upside

“Thank you for this summer. I’ve loved every bit of it. This has been the best summer I’ve had. I’ve made new friends and done a load of new things. I think this has changed me as a person.”...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/leaders-build-leaders

Leaders Build Leaders

Part of being a good leader is building future leaders through delegation, mentorship, and persistence.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campfire-career-building-brighter-futures-retaining-staff

From Campfire to Career: Building Brighter Futures and Retaining Staff

One summer camp explains their experience using a staff scholarship program as a camp staff retention tool.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-truly-inclusive-team-why-disability-inclusion-everyones-job

Building a Truly Inclusive Team: Why Disability Inclusion Is Everyone’s Job

Disability inclusion in camp settings extends beyond hiring specialized staff or assigning one person to focus on accessibility. True inclusion means fostering a culture where every team member —...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camper-counselor-leader-my-journey-summer-camp-beyond

From Camper to Counselor to Leader: My Journey in Summer Camp and Beyond

My name is Parker Evans, and I’m a senior at Indiana University studying Parks and Recreation. My passion for recreation has been a huge part of my life, from playing sports in school to...