https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/ode-camp-tree
Ode to a Camp TreeA leaf the bright green of a granny smith apple fluttering to the ground drew my attention. The summer breeze delivered to my feet the perfect piece to finish the nature scape I would artfully...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campfire-career-building-brighter-futures-retaining-staff
From Campfire to Career: Building Brighter Futures and Retaining StaffOne summer camp explains their experience using a staff scholarship program as a camp staff retention tool.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/bipoc-affinity-group-conversations
BIPOC Affinity Group ConversationsThe BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who identify as Black,...
https://www.acacamps.org/wisconsin/leaders
ACA, Wisconsin Local Council of LeadersKelly Coulthard LCOL Chair Eve Smallwood Professional Development Co-Chair Sarah Carlson Professional Development Co-Chair...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-handbook-templates-sample-forms-letters
The Crisis Communications Handbook Templates and Sample Forms and LettersTake control of a crisis at your camp with a proven communications system. Take Control: Be prepared for nearly any camp crisis with a strong, comprehensive communications system that...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/embracing-reusables-camp-food-service-sustainability-community-action
Embracing Reusables in Camp Food Service: Sustainability and Community in ActionCamps have always been places where young people connect with nature, build life skills, and develop a strong sense of community. This tradition stretches back to 1861, when Frederick W. Gunn founded...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-trust-better-outcomes-why-camps-should-foster-inclusive-disability-disclosure-process
Building Trust for Better Outcomes: Why Camps Should Foster an Inclusive Disability Disclosure ProcessMany families of children with disabilities or who are neurodivergent choose not to disclose their child’s needs when enrolling in summer camp. It’s important to understand the root causes of such...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-summer-camp-shaped-founders-social-cooking-phenomenon
How Summer Camp Shaped the Founders of a Social Cooking PhenomenonIn the entrepreneurial world, Jake Aronskind and Matt Schkolnick stand out not only for their success but for how they’ve achieved it. As the founders of Pepper (peppertheapp.com), a social cooking...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-person-5
Accreditation Volunteer Course-In PersonTHE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COURSE HAS PASSED. THIS COURSE IS HOSTED IN-PERSON BY ACA, NEW ENGLAND. This course (formerly known as the Associate...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education
Events & EducationCheck out all the latest events and professional development opportunities and resources for you and your camp staff! We are continuously adding virtual and in-person learning experiences to help...