https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/ready-camp-avoiding-surprise-challenging-camper-behavior

Dear Bob: We had three boys in our day camp last summer, all six to eight years old, who had to be dismissed from our program. This represents an all-time record for us. Not one to be proud of....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-reflecting-learning

People in medical professions call it a “post mortem” — an unfortunate term that literally means “after death.” People in human services and professional development call it “debriefing,” while the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-working-effectively-internally-distracted-campers

During a mid-summer visit to a four-week, coed, residential camp, I spoke with the division leader (DL) of the youngest girls and learned about an eight-year-old camper whom I will call Eva. Eva had...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/staff-support

Hi Bob! I am new to camp life, specifically as a new camp director. I have inherited an administrative staff that grew up at camp and spent many years working with the former director. They all have...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-plugged-or-unplugged-benefits-each-camp

I just got off the phone with the very thoughtful and reflective Jamie Cole, one of the owner/directors of Camp Robin Hood in Freedom, New Hampshire. She wanted to know my thoughts about a new policy...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-trouble-lodge-two-simple-behavioral-strategies-camper-behavior

Dear Bob, We had a first-time eight-year-old female camper last summer who, after a brief bout of homesickness, adjusted well to camp, made friends, and began enjoying the activities...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches

Dear Bob,   We have a high elements ropes course at camp that became the scene of some harassment last summer. As you probably know, it is not so unusual for some campers to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-play-date-camp

Dear Bob, We often have campers who, no matter how carefully we try to place them in a group, just don't seem to fit in. Most of the time a camper like this will simply keep a low profile or just...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/handling-sensitive-issues-campers-bring-you

When You've Earned Your Campers' Trust, You May Get More Than You Bargained For You are out on an overnight hiking trip, sitting around the campfire with your campers and co-counselors, enjoying...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/brain-development-teens

School had never been a successful place for 13-year-old Manuel. He never felt smart enough or capable enough or emotionally safe enough to do well in school. For one thing, the "neck up" learning...