https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/peg-may-2010

At this time of year, the "Letter from Peg" is directed to camp staff and counselors as you prepare to enter the summer season. This year is no different. During camp training and orientation, you...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/peg-july-2010

In today's world, relevance and added value are important to everyone. Being essential in a world that often must eliminate discretionary expenses is of paramount importance. And, the ability to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-navigating-complexity-greater-relevance

The Dig and Discovery: Can We Tell the Story? So, what is new? What is old? What is the same? Maybe everything; maybe nothing. Many times in the past, I have shared the concepts you will find in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/why-do-camp-staff-members-get-hurt

Campers and staff have equal opportunity to be injured at camp because they spend their days, (and in resident camps, their nights) engaged in the same activities of camp life. Since they are exposed...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-2-grow-teaching-leadership-environmental-stewardship-new-york-city-youth

"You learn about things that you do not learn about in school. It's actual reality and not sugar-coated. We learned how to work together. In school, they tell you to work together. I learned that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/will-i-be-enough-make-difference

Last summer I was inundated with questions from counselors who were worried about doing a good job. This theme was repeated over and over in all types of camps in several different states. When I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/superstar-counselors-uploading-right-connections-generation-text

How many texts did you send yesterday? How about e-mails? Did you tweet any of your opinions? Was this distracting to you or anyone else? Were you misunderstood or did you get your point across?...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cool-under-pressure-how-do-what-you-know-how-do-when-you-most-need-do-it

This may seem like an unusual subject for an article on camp counseling, but as you read on, I think you'll find it actually is a most relevant topic. Consider this: Anyone can perform well when...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/you-give-your-campers-advice-do-not

Can you relate to this situation? Something happens that is upsetting, difficult, and/or problematic. You talk to a friend or your parents about it, and they offer rational, useful advice. Even...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/counseling-teens-how-help-teenagers-create-memorable-summers

Being a counselor to teenagers is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. During this summer, you will learn more about life than you can possibly imagine. And as is often the case with...