https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/homesickness
How to Choose a Camp: HomesicknessHow to Prevent Helping with Homesickness What is it? Homesickness is, above all, a normal feeling. It is the natural result of separating from home and loved...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-celebrates-launch-bipartisan-congressional-camp-caucus
ACA Celebrates Launch of Bipartisan Congressional Camp CaucusRepresentatives Chris Pappas and Chuck Edwards File to Establish First-Ever Caucus Dedicated to the Camp Community.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-behavioral-health-team-understanding-professionals-roles-integration
Building a Behavioral Health Team: Understanding Professionals’ Roles and IntegrationIntegrating behavioral health professionals into a camp environment sets your camp up for success with your staff and volunteers, as well as your campers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/unconventional-recruitment-ideas-summer-ahead
Unconventional Recruitment Ideas for the Summer AheadStruggling with summer camp staffing? Discover new talent sources and smart scheduling strategies to strengthen your camp staff recruitment.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/expanding-camp-staffs-concept-well-being
Expanding Camp Staff’s Concept of Well-BeingBuilding a foundation of well-being supports camp staff members’ ability to anticipate challenges, recognize emotions, and respond appropriately.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/culture-starts-contract-strategic-approach-staff-hiring
Culture Starts Before the Contract: A Strategic Approach to Staff HiringThe camp staff you hire help build the culture your campers experience.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-partners-safety-navigator-strengthen-safety-best-practices-camps
ACA Partners with The Safety Navigator to Strengthen Safety Best Practices for CampsMartinsville, Ind., Jan. 15, 2026 — The American Camp Association (ACA), the national accrediting body for camps in the United States and a trusted voice on camp safety,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/so-youve-hired-j-1-camp-staff-now-what
So You've Hired J-1 Camp Staff — Now What?Here is a guide to help you remember everything you need to do when hiring J-1 visa camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/degrees-change-professional-development-camp-staff-using-computer
Degrees of Change: Professional Development for Camp Staff Using a ComputerProfessional development isn't just for counselors. Your camp's office team needs training in spreadsheets, databases, file organization, and marketing tools — because the behind-the-scenes work...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-benefits-combat-burnout
Staff Benefits to Combat BurnoutBurnout isn’t just a buzzword; it's a reality for camp pros. Discover systematic ways to support your staff with intentional benefits that actually make an impact.