https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/breakthrough-study-outlines-benefits-camp-experience

Camp provides a unique and important setting that supports mental health, while creating time away from technology, building key skills like resilience and confidence in youth and young adults. To...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/campcounts-2022-report

CampCounts 2022 is the latest iteration of ACA’s annual business and industry research survey, which aims to support camp professionals in their operational decision-making and to support ACA’s...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-11-2023

In this issue: the CampCounts 2022 downloable report, upcoming Business of Camp event, a new Project Real Job blog on engaging staff before camp, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/engaging-investing-staff-campers-arrive

In support of Project Real Job, one camp shares what staff engagement techniques have worked for them.

https://www.acacamps.org/northland/volunteer-spotlight-jon-salmon-camp-true-friends

This month, ACA is proud to recognize Jon Salmon and Camp True Friends for our volunteer spotlight. Jon started his career in camping in 1999 as a summer staff member. He is originally from...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-4-2023

In this issue: Abuse prevention webinar on April 27, National Child Abuse Prevention Month blog, a new CampWire podcast, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-59-creating-safe-spaces-abuse-prevention-tips-summer

Health and safety of our campers and staff is a top priority, and one that we should never take lightly. As we prepare for the upcoming summer, let's reframe our thinking about abuse prevention. Join...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-communications-all-accidents-traumas-challenges-summer

Overview: Join us to get up to date on triaging crisis communications, identifying your spokesperson, and determining your audiences. Come and learn more about responding to media inquiries and...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-march-28-2023

In this issue: a new Project Real Job blog on retention bonuses, Hill Day reminder, a virtual youth mental first aid course, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/should-you-offer-camp-staff-retention-bonus

A retention bonus is money offered to staff with the goal of giving them incentive to stick around.