https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/ten-ways-we-can-respond-inappropriate-behaviors

This summer at camp you are bound to encounter some behaviors that are inappropriate. The types of possible behaviors are too numerous to list. As frontline staff, having a range of strategies to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/place-share-i-said-i-think-i-am-disposable

At a 2014 ACA National Conference session, I was asked by seasoned camp professionals, “Why do young staff ask us so many questions when we give them a task?” Without hesitation, I replied, “Because...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/peg-you-speak-think

There is a saying that advises, “Before you speak — think.” Ask yourself: T = Is it true? H = Is it helpful? I = Is it inspiring? N...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-open-letter-camp-staff

Team, This letter is addressed to all camp staff / team members — whether this summer is your first or your twentieth, and whether you have primary responsibility for supervising campers, are an...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-principles-getting-more-out-construction-projects-without-paying-more-maybe-even-paying

We’ve explored construction contracts before and the idea that they set the rules for a short-term “marriage of convenience” — from proposal through amicable divorce. But this month, we’re going to...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/preparing-camp-tips-campers-parents

Guest post by Brooke Cheley-Klebe I love those rare moments of parenthood when I am not preparing for the next thing. Most of the time as a parent, I feel as if my day is full of...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/overnight-camp-right-option

Overnight camp can be an incredible growing experience for your child. Maybe you went yourself – or you wish you had. But for whatever reason, you just know your child will thrive in cabin-sleepover-...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/8-thoughts-importance-making-each-other-better

Guest post by Posie Taylor With all of the ACA spring conferences and trainings coming up, I’ve been thinking about the importance in participating in and leading educational...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/dear-parents-guardians-alike

Send your kids to camp. For your benefit. For theirs. For the camp and for the campers there. Send your kids to camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/back-future-summer-camp-new-economy

A few years back I conducted a study with kids who had gone to summer camp for at least six or seven years. I asked them to talk about their...