https://www.acacamps.org/northland/volunteer-spotlight-jon-salmon-camp-true-friends
Volunteer Spotlight: Jon Salmon and Camp True FriendsThis 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/article/camping-magazine/addressing-elephant-camp-little-pay-creates-big-challenges
Addressing the Elephant in Camp: Little Pay Creates Big ChallengesAmazing growth experiences for young adults entering the workforce should not come at the cost of competitive wages.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-advocacy-toolkit-camps-during-covid-19
State Advocacy Tool kit for Camps During COVID-19States will again set parameters for when and how camps may operate in 2021. States set the large parameters for this response, but local decisions and implementation are the final steps. This calls...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/should-you-offer-camp-staff-retention-bonus
Should You Offer Camp Staff a 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
Tips for Managing Staffing Shortages at Your CampHere 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
ACA Government Relations Working to Support CampsLike 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/accreditation-standards-toolkits
Accreditation Standards Tool kitsACA is committed to providing resources to assist in your accreditation visit planning and preparation. These written documentation planning tools that include tip sheets, charts, templates and...
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/government-relations-benefits-calculator
Government Relations Benefits CalculatorTogether, we are building the future through better camp experiences for all. Your support will help to equip the next generation of youth for a bright future.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-laws-regulations/state-regulations-alaska
State Regulations for AlaskaDate Revised: 01/30/2024
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/working-summer-camp-keeping-fire-alive
Working at Summer Camp: Keeping the Fire AliveJournalism student Dan Gray shares his experience working at camp and interviews camp professionals about the staffing shortage.