https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lead-smarter-not-harder

“A leader’s job is not to do the work for others, it’s to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things done, and to succeed beyond what they thought possible” (Agarwal, 2024). —...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unlock-staff-excellence-mentorship

This past July, I had an inspiring conversation with Buggi, an assistant director at Liberty Lake Day Camp. Buggi and I have often talked about leadership development, performance management, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special

Social skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/core-competency-toolkits

ACA’s professional development tools, courses, and materials are built around 13 core competencies essential for adults working with children and youth.

https://www.acacamps.org/chesapeake/leaders

You're all camp people. In your creative minds, you hold a vast knowledge of program ideas and current events that effect our field. You care about the safety of your camp and the individuals you...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-29-2024-path-character-development-camp

In this issue: Upcoming research-based webinar on character development Golden Lens Contest deadline Mentorship Applicaiton deadline And more....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/learner-benefits/continuing-education-credits

ACA awards Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for all endorsed educational programs, as well as other ACA-approved learning experiences that meet the required criteria. CECs serve as a tracking...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/new-director-orientation-0

The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or newer camp directors, assistant directors, program directors, and others moving into camp leadership positions. The NDO is an...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-27-2024-staff-training-its-best

In this issue: preordering now available for the staff training issue of Camping Magazine, security grants, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups

ACA serves the interests of niche communities of camp professionals. Kindred groups represent those who work in similar organizations, have similar business models, or serve similar types of campers...