https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/friends-foes-figure-it-out-creating-positive-relationship-your-co-c

Build a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/when-campers-have-big-feelings-helping-them-navigate-life-news-growing

Discover practical tools for camp counselors to support youth through self-discovery, emotional growth, and tough conversations. Learn how to foster a safe, reflective, and nurturing camp environment...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/financial-perks-savings-hacks-practical-tips-smart-financial-management

Discover how working at a summer camp can boost your savings and build positive financial habits. Learn budgeting tips, smart spending strategies, and how to make the most of room and board benefits...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cups-conflict-coping-understanding-resilience-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/article/camping-magazine/cultivating-empathy-your-role-camp-counselor

Learn how empathy helps camp counselors build trust, support campers, and create a meaningful, connected summer camp experience.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unlocking-codes-connection

Discover five powerful conversation codes counselors can use to build trust, spark connection, and transform camper relationships.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/courageous-conversations-camp

Avoiding tough conversations can hold your team back and erode the culture you're working hard to build. Whether it's addressing a racially insensitive comment, navigating resistance to inclusion, or...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/insurance-panel-discussion

Join top insurance professionals for an insightful panel on camp insurance. Explore the latest trends, hot topics, and essential coverage options to ensure your camp is protected. Get answers to your...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staff-training-issue-camping-magazine

Each year, the May/June issue of Camping Magazine is devoted to staff training — perfect for Staff Orientation!

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/essential-behavior-skills-your-frontline-staff-will-need-summer

The challenge: behavior and group management skills — one of the skill sets needed first and most by staff — must compete for schedule space during training with so much other critical information...