https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-may-2-2023-may-june-camping-magazine-campwire-podcast

In this issue: the latest Staff Training issue of Camping Magazine, upcoming May webinars, and a new podcast with Indie rapper, singer, and songwriter Anees....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-connection-through-box-joy-delivered

During the past few years, camps worked hard to find new ways to connect with campers. Some camps offered virtual meet-ups, video tours of camp, or online activity tutorials. Many virtual camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-25-2023-summer-pulse-survey-project-real-job-blog

In this issue: pre-summer pulse survey, new Project Real Job blog on hiring gap students, a blog post on keeping kids safe in the virtual world, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-54-creating-community-military-kids

In preparation for Veterans Day, we are honored and excited to chat with Christy Brown and Becca Garrison of the National Military Family Association all about Operation Purple Camps. Learn about...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/tree-nuts-beloved-holiday-baking-ingredients-formidable-food-allergens

Thirteen-year-old Reese Langer enjoyed camping, swimming, and volunteering, and was a proud cheerleader. The Eagle, Idaho, cheerleader had a regular habit of checking foods that possibly contained...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/developing-social-emotional-learning-skills-camp

Welcome to summer camp, potentially the most rewarding job you’ll ever have! At camp, we are able to simultaneously help kids grow, make genuine connections with campers and fellow staff, and role...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/say-this-not-that

This summer, as you enjoy your time on staff, your days will no doubt be filled with plenty of fun and memory-making. And just like in any job, there are bound to be some tougher times when your...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/international-staff-baggage-we-bring

Holy cow! I am really in the United States. Will my English be good enough? I should probably call home, but how? Everyone is looking at me. What is going on? I assessed my plan: Make it...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-gets-watered-will-grow-including-you

"Do not  water the plants! Thank you." I actually took a photo of that very sign at an airport’s TSA line. The intent was to deter someone like me, who had forgotten to empty their...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/you-quit-how-get-most-out-your-summer-camp

I had just finished running a marathon and had flopped onto the grass to rest. I was so tired that I hadn’t registered that the tired runner sitting next to me was a former camp counselor. He had...