https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/atypical-camper-jasons-story

Whenever a parent called with an interest in our camp for a child diagnosed with Asperger’s, I tried to meet the child to feel confident he could successfully adjust to camp. Jason was referred...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/prediction-trifecta-promise

The Prediction I often talk about the early childhood movement. Beginning with thought leaders such as John Dewey in the early twentieth century, continuing with Jean Piaget through the mid-1900s...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/conservation-generation-doing-good-work

At Blue Star, as at many camps, we care passionately about healing the planet. As third generation owners/directors, we are humbled and honored to continue and deepen the long tradition of social...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camper-enrollment-continued-upward-trend-2014

Economically speaking, 2014 felt a little better across the nation. The Dow was up a bit, the jobs reports were somewhat positive, and people seemed to be spending money. Early in 2015 it still feels...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/getting-social-it

It is said, even among the youngest of audiences, that if you are not on social media you don’t exist. Think about it: You may have already researched my credentials on LinkedIn® or checked to see if...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/play-camp-talking-funders-versus-preaching-choir

Camp professionals just get it! Play is a valuable aspect of childhood and, of course, camp. It’s a given, an easy sell. But that’s just preaching to the choir. Explaining to funders the need to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/stress-camp-no-never-three-mindful-practices-create-kinder-happier-healthier-campers-counselors

When people think summer camp, they think tranquil natural setting, fun, happiness, and bliss. While this permeates throughout camp life, the threat of stress — and a lack of resiliency to that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/pressure-camp

The positive pressure one experiences at camp is something rare and hypnotizing. Friends at home call what you are doing a summer holiday, but you know the work is tough and comes with daily...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/case-melted-fingerprints

My first time working at summer camp, in fact during my first week, I melted off every one of my fingerprints. I was only 16 at the time, and I remember feeling shocked that this could actually...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/welcome-world-camp-food-service

If you’re new to the food service staff at camp, then the first week may feel a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of mouths to feed! But rest assured, the camp administration wouldn’t have hired you...