https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staff-training-issue-camping-magazine

Each year, the May/June issue of Camping Magazine is devoted to staff training — perfect for Staff Orientation!

https://www.acacamps.org/resources

ACA provides an abundance of resources, tools, books, podcasts, and articles to help you prepare and plan for your camp season. Below are a number of go-to resources to help with staff...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/essential-behavior-skills-your-frontline-staff-will-need-summer

The challenge: behavior and group management skills — one of the skill sets needed first and most by staff — must compete for schedule space during training with so much other critical information...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-4-2025-character-camp-grant-update

In this issue:  Character grant process timeline update Project Real Job: From Camper to Counselor to Leader Podcast: 2025 National Conference preview Blog on intergenerational music...

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/american-camping-foundation

American Camping Foundation (ACF) is a separate corporate entity, charged with the growth, preservation, and distribution of assets for the benefit of the American Camp Association (ACA).

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camper-counselor-leader-my-journey-summer-camp-beyond

My name is Parker Evans, and I’m a senior at Indiana University studying Parks and Recreation. My passion for recreation has been a huge part of my life, from playing sports in school to...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/operational-associate-job-posting

  We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/camp-connections-staffing-support

Since 2021, Camp Connections has relied on over 15 years of summer camp experience to grow from placing just a few candidates to placing over 150 passionate counselors with more than 20 summer camps...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/intergenerational-music-making-how-music-connects-generations

Explore how intergenerational music-making at camps fosters connection and inclusivity. Learn why outdoor music activities are perfect for bringing together people of all ages.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lets-talk-about-sleep

Sleep is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about overnight camp! Usually, campers and staff are focused on what happens during the waking hours of the summer day — fun...