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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramThe ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support. This program is a great...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/custom-online-staff-training
Custom Online Staff TrainingTrain your camp staff before they arrive. Build a fully branded, trackable online training program using ACA's library of camp-focused courses — with pricing that scales as your team grows.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good
Common GoodEmphasizing the common good in a camp setting involves fostering an environment where the well-being of the entire community is prioritized, and every individual contributes positively to the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning
Online LearningACA on demand courses, certificates, and online trainings equip camp and youth program professionals with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, high quality, and inclusive experiences that build...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/staff-training-certificates
Certificates of Added QualificationsUnlock Your Potential with ACA’s Staff Training Certificate Courses
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors
Social Security Application Process For Camps with J-1 Camp CounselorsApplying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/letter-first-year-camp-staff
A Letter to First-Year Camp StaffWhen you sign up to be a camp counselor, there’s a lot people don’t tell you. Regardless of whether you were a camper or not, there are things you can’t understand about living and working at camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/magic-you
The Magic in YouLet me start by taking you back . . . Young Camp Eleven years ago, I got out of a van that had taken me from my house to this random park. I was with 12 other kids from my neighborhood, some of...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-tree-mendous-activities-promote-appreciation-forests
Seven “Tree-mendous” Activities to Promote an Appreciation of Forests“Earth and sky, woods and fields . . . teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” – John Lubbock A camp experience is filled with vibrant learning opportunities. It often...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-burnout-how-can-you-prevent-it
What Is Burnout and How Can You Prevent It?Camp provides a full range of activities where you can laugh, cry, think, be amazed, or try something new. While most experiences are positive and fun, the responsibility of leading campers can...