https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/knowing-how-play-requires-strategy-structure

Play is an important part of how children grow. It is a universal phenomenon that has been passed down from generation to generation as a societal, expressive, and educational practice....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/communication-down-sideways

With so much communication being driven through mobile devices today, it is imperative that you know how to have meaningful face-to-face interactions at camp. You will not be texting your campers...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/six-habits-i-wish-every-counselor-had

Many years ago I traveled from my hometown of Boston to four different cities in the United States — Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York — and conducted a series of focus groups with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/been-there-done-got-t-shirt-challenges-seasonal-return-camp

Welcome back! In most camps, returning staff are an important part of a successful summer, bringing knowledge, perspective, and opportunities to broaden the camp experience for the campers. It's also...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/nellies-gift-story-trauma-informed-care

Nellie was a conundrum. She didn’t smile very readily and preferred hanging out at the edge of camper groups. She didn’t initiate conversation either; she generally waited until someone approached...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/camp-contracting-service-providers-bigger-picture

I. Introduction As part of a camp’s offerings to campers, camp services include those provided by others, outside the camp’s direct employees or volunteers. The American Camp Association (ACA)...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/five-tips-keeping-your-campers-data-information-safe

Camp directing is not merely a job that provides a paycheck. Rather, it is the reason to get up in the morning. A camp director’s ROI is in every child’s smile, when he learns a new skill, discovers...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/communication-property

Risk management decisions are made days, weeks, and months in advance. This adage is especially true when making communication plans for when your campers leave camp property. Reliable communication...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/calling-all-risk-champions

Each year, the Insurance Committee holds a Roundtable with many of the camp industry insurers and brokers in conjunction with the American Camp Association National Conference. The 2017 Roundtable...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/becoming-mentor

Back in the early ’70s, my favorite counselor’s name was Billy, but everyone called him “Banjo Billy” because he was an accomplished singer/songwriter. He was caring, funny, adventurous, fair, and...