https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cups-conflict-coping-understanding-resilience-camp-staff-member

Discover how a simple camp conflict revealed powerful lessons about resilience and the importance of understanding your window of tolerance in high-stress environments like summer camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cultivating-empathy-your-role-camp-counselor

Learn how empathy helps camp counselors build trust, support campers, and create a meaningful, connected summer camp experience.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unlocking-codes-connection

Discover five powerful conversation codes counselors can use to build trust, spark connection, and transform camper relationships.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/virtual-youth-mental-health-first-aid-7

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course is designed to teach individuals how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health issues, an addiction challenge, or is in crisis....

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/overview/introduction-aca-accreditation

The American Camp Association is the only nationwide accrediting organization for all types and designs of organized camps. ACA standards focus on health, safety, and risk management practices. ...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/top-trumps-engaging-educational-screen-free-fun-every-kid

Looking for an activity that entertains, educates and gets kids connecting without a screen in sight? Top Trumps is the legendary card game that's entertained millions around the world for over...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-22-2025-protecting-your-campers-todays-digital-world

In this issue: Online safety webinar New Staffing Summit format and dates announced Two upcoming Character webinars A blog post on educational card game benefits...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/power-play-how-educational-card-games-benefit-campers

Discover the power of educational, screen-free card games for campers! These themed games boost learning, social skills, and fun — perfect for downtime, team bonding, and unplugged play at camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/immediate-corrective-action-ica

All camps must meet the applicable mandatory standards to be accredited. During the standards visit for camp accreditation, if the visitor(s) identify noncompliance with any applicable mandatory...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/empowerment-workshops-kids

I offer empowerment workshops for kids based on my bestselling children's book Magic Ball of Light: Summer Camp, which is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.  It’s a...