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/resources/campcounts-2022-report

CampCounts 2022 is the latest iteration of ACA’s annual business and industry research survey, which aims to support camp professionals in their operational decision-making and to support ACA’s...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/engaging-investing-staff-campers-arrive

In support of Project Real Job, one camp shares what staff engagement techniques have worked for them.

https://www.acacamps.org/northland/volunteer-spotlight-jon-salmon-camp-true-friends

This month, ACA is proud to recognize Jon Salmon and Camp True Friends for our volunteer spotlight. Jon started his career in camping in 1999 as a summer staff member. He is originally from...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-4-2023

In this issue: Abuse prevention webinar on April 27, National Child Abuse Prevention Month blog, a new CampWire podcast, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/addressing-elephant-camp-little-pay-creates-big-challenges

Amazing growth experiences for young adults entering the workforce should not come at the cost of competitive wages.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-march-28-2023

In this issue: a new Project Real Job blog on retention bonuses, Hill Day reminder, a virtual youth mental first aid course, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/should-you-offer-camp-staff-retention-bonus

A retention bonus is money offered to staff with the goal of giving them incentive to stick around.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/tips-managing-staffing-shortages-your-camp

Here are some tips and strategies to fine-tune recruitment approaches, manage existing needs, and un-tap available relief funding to keep your camp open and thrive.

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/government-relations-work

Like many industries, the US camp industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The American Camp Association (ACA) advocated at an unprecedented level during the pandemic to enact...