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https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/immediate-corrective-action-ica
Immediate Corrective Action (ICA)All camps must meet the applicable mandatory standards to be accredited. During the standards visit for camp accreditation, if the visitor(s) identify noncompliance with any applicable mandatory...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-nifty-activities-keep-campers-busy
Three Nifty Activities to Keep Campers BusyIn the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/best-summer-job
The Best Summer JobCamp counselors play a powerful role in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and growth — impacts that last far beyond the summer season.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-character-development-looks-camp
What Character Development Looks Like at CampCamp counselors play a crucial role in shaping character by creating positive environments, role modeling values, and teaching important life lessons — leaving a lasting impact on campers for years...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/beyond-usual-self-care-tips-camp
Beyond the Usual Self-Care Tips for CampWith summer rapidly approaching, it is a good time to take an extra look at self-care. We often hear about the significance of taking care of ourselves, especially in the context of the sometimes...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live
Five Camp Axioms to Live ByDiscover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-hard-rewarding-work
Camp Is Hard but Rewarding WorkI am filled with excitement as another summer season is upon us. It is my hope that — as you complete staff training and prepare for your summer job — you will experience a bit of the wonder and...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-counselor-lifesaver-stem-cell-donors-journey
From Camp Counselor to Lifesaver: A Stem Cell Donor's JourneyA camp counselor registered as a stem cell donor and later gave a stranger a second chance at life. Learn how easy it is to register, save lives, and inspire others to do the same.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/friends-foes-figure-it-out-creating-positive-relationship-your-co-c
Friends, Foes, Figure It Out: Creating a Positive Relationship with Your Co-CBuild a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/when-campers-have-big-feelings-helping-them-navigate-life-news-growing
When Campers Have Big Feelings: Helping Them Navigate Life, News, and Growing UpDiscover practical tools for camp counselors to support youth through self-discovery, emotional growth, and tough conversations. Learn how to foster a safe, reflective, and nurturing camp environment...