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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-live-fire-how-camps-can-adapt-new-normal
Learning to Live with Fire: How Camps Can Adapt to the New NormalIn August of 2018, the Donnell Fire started in Tuolumne County, California — eventually destroying some 60 square miles of forests before burning out on October 1 of that year. It was a stressful...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/continuous-quality-improvement
Continuous Quality ImprovementIn my decades-long career as a camp professional and outdoor educator, one of my favorite parts has been problem-solving. How can I, in whatever role I find myself, help make the camper experience...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/learnings-gaps-identified-through-camp-program-quality-initiative
Learnings and Gaps Identified through the Camp Program Quality InitiativeHere are some recent learnings and identified gaps related to the Camp Program Quality Initiative.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/market-your-camp
Market Your CampACA has new resources to help camps with their own marketing efforts. You will find information that explains the value of camp, and the importance of accreditation that you can add to your own...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camps-transformation-economy
Camps and the Transformation EconomyWhat do hibachi restaurants and summer camps have in common? Before I answer that, let me provide some context. Earlier this year, I dined at a hibachi restaurant for the first time. I sat up at...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-wildfire-discussion-group
Camp Wildfire Discussion GroupPlease join the conversation on the wildfire threat to camps. We will discuss mitigation grants, legislative issues and discuss preparedness topics from the recent ACA, Wildfire Symposium....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/addressing-educational-gaps-through-camp
Addressing Educational Gaps through CampPresident/CEO Tom Rosenberg's latest Camping Magazine column.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/quality-improvement-action-improve
Quality Improvement in Action: ImproveThe last phase of the continuous improvement cycle is “improve”. This is where the magic happens and steps to improve can be discovered! Using learnings from the reflection process during “plan”, key...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/evaluating-your-camp-staff-orientation-during-orientation
Evaluating Your Camp Staff Orientation during OrientationYou did it! You’ve checked all the boxes and hired a full team of staff for the summer — counselors, lifeguards, ropes experts, and everything in between. As spring fully begins its transition into...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-emotional-learning-camp
Social and Emotional Learning at CampRecovery from the trauma of the pandemic will be an important goal for camps this summer. It’s going to be a big lift, and we know you are ready for it! Aside from the usual, wonderful ways our...