https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2026-may-june-camping-magazine

The Staff Training issue.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2026-march-april-camping-magazine

Art, science, and philosophy issue.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2026-january-february-camping-magazine

2026 ACA National Conference preview issue.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2025-camping-magazine-editorial-index

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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategic-planning-window-leadership-potential

  Strategic planning is often viewed as a senior leadership exercise — an infrequent process confined to the boardroom. But in camps, where staff come from diverse backgrounds and career...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belonging-backbone-leadership-what-staff-wellness-data-taught-us-2025

“I see how hard you’re working.” That was all it took. One counselor described this simple recognition as the highlight of their entire week. In the swirl of noise, energy, and long camp days,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/leadership-skill-you-never-knew-you-needed-managing-decision-fatigue

It’s 9:42 a.m. and you’ve already made at least 17 decisions — all before double-digit o’clock! You weighed in on a staff discussion about how to handle a homesick camper, you figured out how to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/beyond-drill-building-practicing-crisis-plan-camp

When a crisis hits — a missing camper, a flash flood, a wildfire, or an intruder on site — will your staff know what to do? Not just in the first five minutes but in the hours that follow? Most camps...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/shifting-generational-leadership-factors-consider

As the saying goes, for every generation there is another one in the waiting room! This means Gen Z, those who were born between 1997 and 2012, are trickling into the workforce and ushering in change...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/real-gift-leadership-influence

Connecting is the key to influence. Influence is the key to leading. Leading is the key to success! –John Maxwell It is easy to watch an experienced staff person facilitate or direct a...