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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program

ACA National Mentorship Program

Now in its second year, the ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support....

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

Online Learning

ACA's online professional development offerings and services provide self-directed and learning experiences designed for youth development professionals working in camps, afterschool programs,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/best-summer-job

The Best Summer Job

Camp counselors play a powerful role in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and growth — impacts that last far beyond the summer season.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live

Five Camp Axioms to Live By

Discover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cups-conflict-coping-understanding-resilience-camp-staff-member

Cups, Conflict, and Coping: Understanding Resilience as a Camp Staff Member

Discover how a simple camp conflict revealed powerful lessons about resilience and the importance of understanding your window of tolerance in high-stress environments like summer camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/professional-development-events-near-you

Professional Development Events Near You

The very best in professional development and networking events in your area. This year’s events feature numerous opportunities to learn about building character at camp and gain important insights...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/ready-set-go-webinar

Ready. Set. Go. Webinar

Are you considering going through the accreditation process but unsure what the process really is? This webinar will help you understand more about what it takes, including how much time you’ll need...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation

ACA Accreditation

ACA is the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as benchmarks by government entities. ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/become-visitor

Become an Accreditation Volunteer

Accreditation Volunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA accreditation program! Without them, we would be unable to implement the accreditation program. Please review the qualifications and...

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.