https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/day-camp-convention
Day Camp ConventionJoin us for two dynamic days of day camp content including keynotes, educational sessions, and virtual roundtable discussions. This conference will be held virtually over Zoom. All sessions will be...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/summer-health-preparedness-measles-other-communicable-diseases
Summer Health Preparedness: Measles and Other Communicable DiseasesThis webinar is for all staff working with youth this summer: camp counselors, lifeguards, program staff, unit leaders, activity specialists, nurses, directors, healthcare providers, educators, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/beyond-usual-self-care-tips-camp
Beyond the Usual Self-Care Tips for CampWith summer rapidly approaching, it is a good time to take an extra look at self-care. We often hear about the significance of taking care of ourselves, especially in the context of the sometimes...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/mesh-framework-assessing-cost-employee-well-being
A MESH (+) Framework: Assessing the Cost of Employee Well-BeingWhat if improving your staff's mental well-being could unlock your camp's success? A recent Gallup poll shows mental health is the top factor influencing performance, yet 65% of employees say it...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-new-york-new-jersey-2024-day-camp-conference
ACA, New York & New Jersey 2024 Day Camp ConferenceJoin the ACA, New York & New Jersey for the 2024 Ben Appelbaum Day Camp Conference hosted by Camp Riverbend in Warren, NJ. Going back to our roots, the conference this year will focus on touring...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/key-medical-evaluation-asking-right-questions-get-right-answers
The Key to Medical Evaluation: Asking the Right Questions to Get the Right Answers“How long has your stomach been hurting? You’re feeling dizzy in the heat — how much water did you drink today? Is that rash itchy or painful? Can you walk on that ankle?” Innocuous questions can...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/protecting-campers-carbon-monoxide-poisoning
Protecting Campers from Carbon Monoxide PoisoningThis year’s summer camp season is over, and you’ve brought joy to hundreds or thousands of children and an incredible experience to staff members. Congratulations! Now it’s time to start thinking...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/new-geographic-demographic-day-camps-hiring-staff-outside-your-area-code
The New Geographic Demographic for Day Camps: Hiring Staff Outside Your Area CodeIf you’re responsible for hiring staff to work at day camp, you may be summing up today’s to-do list in one short phrase: Find more people! Far from being the second choice for those who don’t...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/summer-food-service-program-us-department-agriculture
Summer Food Service Program - U.S. Department of AgricultureDuring the school year, many children receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. But, when school is not in session,...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-crisis-hotline
Camp Crisis HotlineThe Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.