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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-engagement-its-simple-holiday-card
Staff Engagement: It's as Simple as a Holiday CardBeing intentional with camp staff doesn’t take a lot of effort. However, the effort we do make reflects how they feel connected to camp throughout the year.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/get-involved-camp-research
Get Involved in Camp ResearchThe ACA research team considers itself a hub that connects researchers and youth development professionals from a wide variety of organizations. We are small but mighty! Read more about the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2024-november-december-camping-magazine
2024 November/December Camping MagazineThis issue focuses on leadership development with articles about mentorship, leading with vulnerability, strategic thinking, and more.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-northern-california-spring-workshop
ACA, Northern California Spring WorkshopJoin us for the Northern California Spring Workshop at Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds in Occidental, CA! This can't-miss event offers top-notch professional development and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cooking-oil-considerations-nutrition-variations-applications-calefaction
Cooking Oil Considerations: Nutrition, Variations, Applications, and CalefactionNavigating the nutritious qualities, multiple varieties, cooking/food prep applications, and the heating process of cooking oils can be a challenging task. A good starting point is knowing what...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-steps-cultivating-culture-appreciation
Seven Steps to Cultivating a Culture of Appreciation“True leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek Imagine walking into a camp where every staff member and camper feels genuinely...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-need-each-other-advancing-camp-movement-together-through-five-step-multcultural-approach
We Need Each Other: Advancing the Camp Movement Together Through a Five-Step, Multcultural ApproachIn today’s world where diversity and multiculturalism are prevalent, creating inclusive environments is crucial. This is especially important for places like summer camps, where people from...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/positive-outcomes-through-mentor-mindset
Positive Outcomes Through a Mentor Mindset“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving the opportunity to create themselves.” – Steven Spielberg Immersive camp experiences help...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/add-strategic-thinking-your-leadership-program
Add Strategic Thinking to Your Leadership ProgramStrategic thinking can’t possibly be for frontline camp staff — or can it? That level of decision-making is historically reserved for owners, directors, and senior management to discuss behind...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/beyond-basics-teaching-staff-lead-vulnerability
Beyond the Basics: Teaching Staff to Lead with VulnerabilityCamp’s bells and whistles are great — vivid T-shirts, goofy chants, s’mores by the fire. But what really makes camp life so powerful are the human connections. Your staff have the power to create...