https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-character-camp
Moving Forward Together: Character at CampAt any given point in the summer, I can stop what I am doing and listen. Through the distance and the noise, I can hear the laughter and play of millions of children at camps across the country. As I...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-cultivation-character-controversy
Character Cultivation: Character in ControversyLet’s be honest: as camp leaders, you deal with a lot of controversy. And it can be exhausting! Controversy may stem from drama with staff, parents, or your board — and camper drama is ever-...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/global-collaboration-creates-playbook-support-character-leadership-development-youth-disabilities
Global Collaboration Creates Playbook to Support Character and Leadership Development in Youth with Disabilities and Illnesses at Medical Specialty CampsLearn how ACA’s global CIT initiative helps youth with disabilities and illnesses build character and leadership through medical specialty camp programs.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues
Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering "Difficult" DialoguesDon’t miss this opportunity to equip your summer camp staff with the vital skills needed to handle difficult interactions with confidence! This recorded webinar is now available for purchase,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/experienced-program-staff-certificate
Experienced Program Staff CertificateDesigned for seasoned program staff in camps, afterschool, summer enrichment programs, or other community-based youth settings, this certificate provides an opportunity to build on your existing...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-camper
Camp is for the CamperACA's #1 Best Selling Course and Book! It is imperative that counselors see themselves as role models for campers and act accordingly. Parents place a great deal of trust in camps...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-healthy-relationships-parents-what-every-camp-needs-know
Building Healthy Relationships with Parents: What Every Camp Needs to KnowToday’s parents are supportive and dedicated to their children, but they are also the most anxious and controlling parents in American history. Successful camps have strategies in place for...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/top-training-techniques-fast-effective-ways-increase-staff-learning
Top Training Techniques: Fast & Effective Ways to Increase Staff Learning & PerformanceThe number one best-selling author in camp training has packed this session with terrific activities and training methods that are easy to use and can be plugged into your existing training right...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-middle-manager-package
Camp Middle Manager PackageImproving the quality of your camp programs and activities requires attention to your own continuing education and professional development. Yet many middle managers and camp program directors...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/we-were-made-reflection-connection-camp
We Were Made for This: A Reflection on Connection at CampThis blog post outlines the importance of creating, building, and growing connections at camp this summer.