https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program

The 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/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good

Emphasizing 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/about/get-involved/volunteer-aca

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible!

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-safety-culture-training-frontline-staff-respond-critical-incidents

Frontline staff members are responsible for direct supervision of campers, and their training is integral to building a safety culture at camp. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors

Applying 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

When 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

Let 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

“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

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...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-or-unsafe-brain-science-offers-transformative-approach-behavior-challenges

Alex, a seven-year-old, first-time day camper, arrives for his first day at camp. Almost from the moment he steps out of his mom’s car, he appears restless, constantly on the move, and difficult...