https://www.acacamps.org/blog/convincing-connecting-redefining-what-it-means-hire-staff-camp-2026
From Convincing to Connecting: Redefining What It Means to Hire Staff for Camp 2026This blog post in support of Project Real Job outlines why it's important to find summer staff who connect with the important work of camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/elements-good-job-posting-why-theyre-important
Elements of a Good Job Posting (and Why They're Important)Hiring for camp jobs starts with a strong job posting. This guide shares key tips, examples, and a handy template to help you write postings that bring in the right candidates.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staffing-summit-2025-26-commitment-process-leads-progress
Staffing Summit 2025-26: Commitment to the Process Leads to ProgressDuring the 2026 ACA Staffing Summit, experts from both inside and outside the camp field will share valuable insights around staff recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-creative-activities-keep-kids-engaged
Three Creative Activities to Keep Kids EngagedHere are three summertime activities that are fun for campers of all ages. Moving Water About the Game: For this game you will need two containers and one sponge, cut in half,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/gearing-wild-ride-spending-summer-working-camp
Gearing Up for a Wild Ride: Spending Summer Working at CampLearn how to manage stress and prevent burnout while working at camp this summer.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/seat-fire
A Seat at the FireThe latest blog post in support of Project Real Job discusses how being intentional about each staff member's role helps everyone support each other's needs and highlights the strength of each person...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-nifty-activities-keep-campers-busy
Three Nifty Activities to Keep Campers BusyIn the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bringing-world-camp-adding-culture-camp-life
Bringing the World to Camp: Adding Culture to Camp LifeThis blog post will discuss ideas about how to tap into the cultural well that comes with having international staff and uncover the spring of cultural wealth from which everyone can learn.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/second-year-staff-members-capitalize-upside
Second-Year Staff Members: Capitalize on the Upside“Thank you for this summer. I’ve loved every bit of it. This has been the best summer I’ve had. I’ve made new friends and done a load of new things. I think this has changed me as a person.”...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/leaders-build-leaders
Leaders Build LeadersPart of being a good leader is building future leaders through delegation, mentorship, and persistence.