https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfire-evacuations

The safety of your campers and staff and anyone who may be on your property are your primary responsibility. Review your risk management plan for camp evacuation and coordinate with appropriate local...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2024-staff-training-issue-camping-magazine

Each year, the May/June issue of Camping Magazine is devoted to staff training — perfect for Staff Orientation!

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/weather-activities-nasa

Survivor: Earth Ages 12 to 14 — A series of ten lessons designed to teach students about local and global water issues....

https://www.acacamps.org/certificates-endorsements

ACA’s Staff Training Certificate Courses are more than just online training! These intensive online courses are self-directed learning opportunities that help build the added qualifications...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/staff-training-certificates

ACA’s Staff Training – Certificate Courses of Added Qualifications are more than just online training! These intensive online courses are self-directed learning opportunities that help...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/perfect-place-read-encouraging-love-reading-camp

“Yes, a reading program fits into camp. Sherwood [Forest] Camp is a lot more than camping, mosquitoes, and swimming — it’s aimed at the whole child.” — Parent of a 2011 reading program participant...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cool-counselor-right-reasons

When I first began teaching and working with kids, I began by thinking, “We are all going to get along. I am going to be the best teacher these kids have ever had, and we are going to be friends.” I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-trouble-lodge-two-simple-behavioral-strategies-camper-behavior

Dear Bob, We had a first-time eight-year-old female camper last summer who, after a brief bout of homesickness, adjusted well to camp, made friends, and began enjoying the activities...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/plan-now-new-food-activity-programming

Before the last campfire at summer camp 2015 fades from your memory, focus some energy on developing new camp activities that involve the food service operation. Food activities can range from...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-scholarship-fundraising-outreach-strategies-all-camps

As camp operators, we are keenly aware that when kids go to camp, they make positive gains in self-reliance, independence, communication, and self-esteem. Unplugged from the constant electronic buzz...