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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/suicide-prevention
Suicide PreventionThe effects of suicide are not limited to those who die. Suicide is a serious public health problem that has shattered the lives of millions of individuals, families, and communities nationwide. We...
https://www.acacamps.org/download/assessing-suicidality
Assessing Suicidalityhttps://www.acacamps.org/resources/multicultural-eclipse-stories-lunar-planetary-institute
Multicultural Eclipse Stories from the Lunar and Planetary InstitutePreparing for this summer’s solar eclipse, and looking for ways to engage your campers? Consider playing the free online multicultural eclipse stories, researched and recorded by professional...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/talk-set-success
The Talk That Set Up SuccessLike many camps that are hiring college-aged staff to work during the summer, over the past few years I have noticed an increase in staff that are being treated for (or have recently been treated for...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-includes-me-track-national-conference
Camp Includes Me Track - National ConferenceCamp Includes Me: Inclusion, Fusion and Cross-Cultural Agility Our world is becoming increasingly divisive and communicating with each other across cultures and even lifestyles,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-podcast-episode-1-national-conference-preview
CampWire Podcast Episode #1 - National Conference PreviewThe American Camp Association introduces Episode 1 of the brand new podcast, CampWire. Listen to President/CEO, Tom Rosenberg, preview our National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/most-important-question-you-can-ask-alumni-staff-applicant
The Most Important Question You Can Ask an Alumni Staff ApplicantWe love having alumni apply to work for our program. Following their years of participation as campers, we ask them to step away for a year or two before they can reengage as a staff member. We...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/innovation-engineers-encourage-your-staff-engage-create
Innovation Engineers: Encourage Your Staff to Engage and CreateWhether your program is day, overnight, or an after-school program, the innovation experience can be molded to fit your camp's needs.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-recruiting-answer-right-front-you
Staff Recruiting: The Answer Is Right in Front of YouWhat if your recruitment efforts started at your camp — with campers you already know? Falling Creek outlines their plan to flip our recruitment strategy from outside to the inside.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention
Creating an Inclusive Culture to Increase Staff RetentionA camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.