https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-steps-find-right-summer-camp-work

Guest post contributed by Karen Parson It may be the middle of winter, but it’s not too early to begin thinking about which summer camp is best for you. There are a lot of camps out there...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-reasons-why-businesses-should-hire-former-camp-counselors

Guest post by Anne Archer Yetsko When I speak with friends who work in other industries, I always tell them that if you have an applicant who has been a camp counselor and has a positive...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-rainy-day-activity-ideas

The fun doesn’t have to stop when it rains! If you’re looking for some ways to spend a rainy day at camp, try these activities out.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-tips-making-most-your-first-year

Guest post by Tamsin Andrews So you’ve made it. You’ve finally got that e-mail or phone call or snail mail letter and you’re over the moon, you’re on staff, and it’s like being a camper...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-take-stress-stride

In a recent report, young adults were shown to be the most stressed-out generation (Sifferlin, 2013). This summer at camp, odds are you’ll have your share of stressful moments, so it’s important to...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-real-job

Everyone has skills and abilities. Some are your unique aptitudes and talents that come to you naturally and easily. Other skills and abilities will be added or improved upon through education,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness

According to author and psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, 97 percent of children experience at least some occasional homesick feelings at camp. Considering that statistic, you’ll probably have...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-june-25-2024-decoding-camper-behavior

In this issue: A Camping Magazine article offers advice on assessing camper behaviors and de-escalating problems as necessary, Camp Kindness Day in July, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/mini-usa-confirms-partners-mini-takes-states-2024

MINI USA is excited to partner with the American Camp Association for the first time. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-ultimate-internship-ceos-perspective

For the past 27 years, I have had the profound honor of serving as the CEO and cofounder of The Redwoods Group — a mission-driven insurance company. We were created to prevent kids from being...