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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/summer-camp-jobs-why-work-camp
Summer Camp Jobs: Why Work at a Camp?Does this describe you or someone you know? You love the outdoors. You love hiking and biking and sailing. And — your good friend says you're great with kids. If you relate to this, then there'...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-rainy-day-activity-ideas
10 Rainy Day Activity IdeasThe fun doesn’t have to stop when it rains! If you’re looking for some ways to spend a rainy day at camp, try these activities out.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/5-ways-prepare-summer-now
5 Ways to Prepare for Summer NOWDon’t wait ‘til you get to camp to start being the best counselor ever. 1. Check out this infographic. 2. Sign...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness
Handling Campers' HomesicknessAccording to author and psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, 97 percent of children experience at least some occasional homesick feelings at camp. Considering that statistic, you’ll probably have...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/4-tips-counselors-transition-summer-camp-fall
4 Tips for Counselors to Transition from Summer Camp to FallThe transition from your crazy-busy summer to the fall season can be tough! It's good to remember these 4 tips.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-staff
Camp StaffNo other job can as easily combine the satisfactions of working with people in an outdoor setting as the camp staff person. The impact of working as a member of a summer camp staff is seldom...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2014-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners
2014 Golden Quill and Golden Lens Winners2014 Golden Quill Award Tried and True . . . and Hard to Do: Advancing Camp’s Original Mission Requires Better Precision, Not Better Packaging Chris...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2013-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners
2013 Golden Quill and Golden Lens WinnersGolden Quill Award Ann Gillard, PhD Does Your Camp Reinforce, Resist, or Relieve Gender Stereotypes? (March/April 2012) ...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2012-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners
2012 Golden Quill and Golden Lens WinnersGolden Quill Award Marcy and Bob Brower Desegregating Circle M Day Camp: A Determination to Succeed (January/February 2011)...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-best-job-youll-ever-have
Camp — The Best Job You'll Ever Have"Being a camp counselor prepared me for life after college both personally and professionally." In this video blog, former ACA CEO Tom Holland reflects on his personal experience as a camp...