https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-everyone-interview-sarah-kientz
Camp Is for Everyone: An Interview with Sarah KientzIn this interview, the American Camp Association (ACA) sits down with Rev. Sarah Kientz, minister to youth and director of Camp Akita, to discuss Camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lost-boys-finding-their-way-summer-camp
Lost Boys: Finding Their Way at Summer CampAre boys in crisis? Popular literature (Raising Cain, Lost Boys, Boys and Sex) and theater (Dear Evan Hansen) seem to suggest so. Terms such as “boy code” and “toxic masculinity” further paint a path...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/considerations-implementing-mental-health-behavioral-supports-camp
Considerations for Implementing Mental Health and Behavioral Supports at CampIf you’ve been thinking about adding behavioral or mental health supports to your program, you’ve also probably realized that the devil is in the details. Supporting mental, emotional, and social...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-20-2024-aca-camp-hill-days
ACA Now - February 20, 2024: ACA Camp Hill DaysIn this issue: ACA Camp Hill Days on May 8–10 in Washington, DC, new Project Real Job blog on helping staff prepare for summer, and more....
https://www.acacamps.org/about/aca-local-area
ACA by Local AreaACA has nineteen local offices and three affiliate offices.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/international-staff-best-practices-j-1-participants
International Staff - Best Practices for J-1 ParticipantsGet information about BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel Programs, as well best practices and resources for international camp staff and camp cultural exchange.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-13-2024-qualit-programs-training-aca-memorial-video
ACA Now - February 13, 2024: Qualit Programs Training, ACA Memorial VideoIn this issue: Quality Programs Level 1 Training, memorial video from National Conference, Charcter at Camp survey reminder, and more....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-because-you
Moving Forward Together — Because of You!President/CEO Tom Rosenberg's latest Camping Magazine column.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/discussing-identity-equity-authenticity-camp
Discussing Identity, Equity, and Authenticity at CampUse these skills for developing more equitable communities where staff and campers feel included in spaces where they want to belong.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-awareness-acceptance
Moving from Awareness to AcceptanceAwareness is important, but acceptance is crucial, because acceptance promotes action while awareness is passive.