https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-burnout-how-can-you-prevent-it

Camp provides a full range of activities where you can laugh, cry, think, be amazed, or try something new. While most experiences are positive and fun, the responsibility of leading campers can...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-leading

Camp season is upon us, and the staff training that supports this time-honored summertime experience matters more than you may realize. As you gather around picnic tables, in cabins, and in meeting...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/engaging-meaningful-character-reflection

As a camp staff member, you have endless opportunities to help shape young people’s character and identity. You have the potential for powerful influence — and with intention your impact can be...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sun-safety-summer-camp-protecting-campers-today-lifetime

Summer camp means fresh air, outdoor adventures, and long hours in the sun. Whether campers are swimming, hiking, playing ball, or gathered at the campfire, the outdoors becomes their second home....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-tree-mendous-activities-promote-appreciation-forests

“Earth and sky, woods and fields . . . teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” – John Lubbock A camp experience is filled with vibrant learning opportunities. It often...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/magic-you

Let me start by taking you back . . . Young Camp Eleven years ago, I got out of a van that had taken me from my house to this random park. I was with 12 other kids from my neighborhood, some of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/letter-first-year-camp-staff

When you sign up to be a camp counselor, there’s a lot people don’t tell you. Regardless of whether you were a camper or not, there are things you can’t understand about living and working at camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/severe-weather-heat-stress-know-risks-be-prepared

Learn how camps can prepare for severe weather and heat stress by understanding risks, recognizing warning signs, and implementing safety strategies to protect campers and staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/grow-your-camp-podcast-because-you-cant-minister-empty-beds

A podcast for camp leaders who want full calendars and stronger impact. Camp and retreat leaders are being asked to do more than ever — manage operations, lead staff, steward finances...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/northwest-epic-virtual-conversation

Join your fellow EPICs (emerging professionals in camping) for a virtual roundtable on the topics that matter to you! Calls are free, but participants will need to register with an ACA...