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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-camps-include-character
How Camps Include CharacterACA built a survey to learn more from the field about how character already shows up at camp. In this blog, we share results from the survey and what we are learning so far
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/cabin-counselor-risk-manager-effective-collaborator-translating-camp-job-skills-your-resume
From Cabin Counselor to Risk Manager and Effective Collaborator: Translating Camp Job Skills to Your ResumeIn December, fellow Hoosier camp professional Sam Hirt (Camp Tecumseh YMCA) wrote...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-march-12-2024-work-camp-event-camp-safety-security-webinar
ACA Now - March 12, 2024: "Work at Camp" Event, Camp Safety & Security WebinarIn this issue: "Work at Camp" Event Hosted by ACA and Chaco, upcoming safety & security webinar, new CampWire podcast, and more....
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/unlocking-adventure-growth-work-camp-event-hosted-american-camp-association-chaco-footwear
Unlocking Adventure and Growth: "Work at Camp" Event Hosted by the American Camp Association and Chaco FootwearVirtual event focused on inspiring college and university students will provide resources for finding opportunities to work at summer camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-march-5-2024-new-kind-camp-culture-march-april-camping-magazine
ACA Now - March 5, 2024: New Kind of Camp Culture, March/April Camping MagazineIn this issue: the latest Project Real Job blog on camp culture, upcoming Camp Advocacy Call, latest Camping Magazine, and more....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-i-made-2000-friendship-bracelets-4-weeks
How I Made 2,000 Friendship Bracelets in 4 Weeks“I have an idea . . . but it’s a little crazy.” The weekly marketing meeting began with this disclaimer from me. I proposed that we, my team of six people, would make 2,000 friendship...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/new-kind-camp-culture
A New Kind of Camp CultureWhen international staff work at your summer camp, it's important to consider cultural differences such as context, social hierarchies, concepts of personal space, individualism versus collectivism...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/smbc-announces-building-resilient-futures-enrich-youth-through-power-outdoors
SMBC Announces Building Resilient Futures to Enrich Youth Through the Power of the OutdoorsInaugural Partners Include American Camp Association, Change Summer, and Outward Bound.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-27-2024-staff-training-its-best
ACA Now - February 27, 2024: Staff Training at Its BestIn this issue: preordering now available for the staff training issue of Camping Magazine, Chaco Pro Deal reminder, security grants, and more....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-sign-chaco-pro-deal-account
How to Sign Up for a Chaco Pro Deal AccountOne of the benefits of being an American Camp Association (ACA) member is getting 40 percent off Chaco products through Chaco’s Pro Deal Program. To sign up for a Chaco...