https://www.acacamps.org/resources/training-tool-sheets-camp-directors-camp-counselors

Drawing from what we are learning through the ACA Research Initiative, we've gathered some tools that could help you and your staff. With so little time in precamp orientation to do everything you...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/kids-are-all-right

Most kids, most of the time, are totally doing the right thing. They are listening to you, being respectful to each other, playing and having fun in activities (they may not have chosen for...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/wildfires-west

The threat of wildfires impacts camps in the west more each year.  This webinar explores wildland fire preparation, response and recovery from four critical perspectives: Public Policy, Fire...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/no-generation-left-behind

Without a doubt, the most popular comment I get from clients in my public speaking work is (some variation of) “’Kids today have absolutely no initiative or basic work ethic! I ask them, ‘Well, how...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-24-camp-offseason

Join the conversation with Directors Carl Wargo (YMCA Camp Y-Noah), Dan Reynolds (...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-23-facial-recognition-camp

Camp Marketing Directors Darby Dame and ...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-22-camp-health-opportunities-challenges

Health care professionals are vital to the fundamental operations of a camp.  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michael Ambrose, Founder and CEO...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-21-great-camp-singing-experiences-song-leading

What makes for great singing experiences and song leading at summer camp? ACA's John Beitner talks with Jacki Breger and Larry Hall about the transformational power singing has at camp....

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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-risk-management-tips-are-sure-make-your-insurance-company-happy

Having good risk management practices at camp can help produce a positive camp experience, and also help reduce the likelihood of you needing to file a claim with your insurance carrier. What better...