https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/staffing-strategies-where-have-we-been-where-are-we-headed

What happened throughout one’s generational history influences current views and perspectives, and camp directors carry those perceptions with them in their thoughts and actions — including those...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/equipment-management-maximizing-fun-games

“It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.” Have you ever asked your staff to stop and really consider that adage? What does it actually mean? One interpretation is...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/14-questions-identify-potential-hiring-risks-camp

During her job interview, Blanch spoke modestly but articulately about her sophomore-year university honors project. She seemed serious at first but sailed through an acapella folk tune with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fun-everyone-adapting-activities-campers-all-abilities

Imagine a camp program staff is preparing an experiential game of Hawks and Squirrels to demonstrate the predator-prey relationship and role of resources in the natural environment. The campers who...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/knowing-how-play-requires-strategy-structure

Play is an important part of how children grow. It is a universal phenomenon that has been passed down from generation to generation as a societal, expressive, and educational practice....

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps

ACA believes that camps should utilize multifaceted screening and hiring programs and support practices appropriate to the clientele, staffing, supervision, and program consideration of each camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/designing-quality-youth-programs

If you believe your program offers a quality experience for your participants but also think doing even better is ideal, this course is for you. Designing Quality Youth Programs takes you through an...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/job-descriptions

ACA job sample job descriptions are here to make your work easier. 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/voluntary-disclosure-statements-emerging-issues-laws

EMERGING ISSUES AND LAWS Child protection is a top priority for the American Camp Association (ACA). Therefore, it is a mandatory ACA Accreditation standard for camp staff to complete a voluntary...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/governmental-agencies-related-employment

IRS Employment Tax Forms Forms from the Internal Revenue Service. ...