https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/wise-use-time

Last Night Phil Bader did everything wrong on his last night off except give his keys to a sober colleague. He’d left camp ten minutes early, bought alcohol with a fake ID, indulged in binge...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-exploring-concept-risk

Most people can handle — or tolerate — a certain degree of risk. The edginess provided by risk adds verve to being human, and often gives us that gentle kick in the seat of our pants needed to prod...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/courageous-honesty-critical-camp-conversations

I had made an early morning appointment with my chiropractor to help with some chronic lower back problems. Given my usual busy schedule, I made it for 8 a.m. — the first available appointment he...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2018-camping-magazine-editorial-index

View an archive of editorial indexes. Featured Articles The Quiet Ones...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/chain-mail-bullying

Dear Bob, I am checking in with you about a particular current situation to see if you know of any developed resources or guidelines for positive online interactions for early-teens. We have a...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/happy-campers-counterintuitive-conversation-about-youth-mental-health

Why are kids at camp so darn happy? It’s a relevant question as we embark upon another camp season. Of course, an important part of your job this summer will be to promote and enhance that happiness...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/move-new-normal-be-friend-you-want-beginning

One of the best reasons to go to camp is to experience something new. Yet, at the same time, some of the unpleasant feelings experienced while at camp might be because we are new! It is a paradox. It...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/happy-camping-yall

Being a camp counselor is hard, but it’s the best and most rewarding work you’ll ever do. As someone who spent 17 summers at camp as a camper, counselor-in-training, cabin counselor, lifeguard,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/because-we-love-it

“Great ambition and conquest without contribution is without significance.” ~ The Emperor’s Club “Because we love it” is the common answer I hear when I ask motivated camp staff...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/research-camp-staff-can-use-camp-school-beyond

Working at camp is one of the most memorable experiences a person can have; in fact, you are likely reading this because you have worked at camp in the past and are returning for more, or you are...