https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camps-transformation-economy

What 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/online-learning/recorded-webinar/aiding-your-economic-recovery-%E2%80%93-reducing-food-costs-2022-acas-gpo-partner

As camps are entering a phase of economic recovery, rising food costs are a significant consideration in 2022. This webinar is intended to highlight the group purchasing partnership of the ACA with...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/meet-staff-where-they-are-not-where-you-wish-they-would-be

Unanswered emails. Requests (demands) for time-off. Over-involved parents. What’s the matter with young people today? Most likely nothing! We have more in common with this cohort of staff than one...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool

This assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/advocacy-policymaking-through-understanding

An Interview with Maulian Dana Bryant

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/cyber-week-webinar-promotion

Discounted webinar package and limited time deal on a recorded webinar.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/continuous-improvement-program-quality-lessons-learned-part-two

As established in the first “Lessons Learned” article (...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-prepare-your-camp-wildfire-season

The last few wildfire seasons have been more destructive than years' past. These tips can help you keep your summer camp safe during wildfire season.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staffing-compensation-benefits-report

Each year, the American Camp Association (ACA) surveys its members about specific areas of their camp operations and makes the results available so camps can benchmark their business practices.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/continuous-improvement-program-quality-lessons-learned

Program quality (PQ) is essential to youth programs, and research shows that high-quality programs are directly linked to more positive outcomes. PQ refers to the environment that is created at...