Camp Connection

Here are the most recent blog posts for staff, professionals, and the public. 

 

Diversity and Inclusion in the Camp Setting
November 6, 2017

Diversity and inclusion: two words thrown around in polite, and not-so-polite, conversations in the workplace, schools, and halls of government. But what do they mean? 
Episode #5
CampWire Episode #5 — Outdoor Education and School Groups with Tim Street
October 31, 2017

In the fifth episode of CampWire, Sam talks with Tim Street from Bradford Woods in Indiana about school groups and outdoor education at camp.
How You Can Help on National Make a Difference Day
October 24, 2017

In honor of National Make a Difference Day on October 28, ACA Staff Member Tori Barnes shares some ways you and your camp friends can help your local community.
Celebrate the Sun and Moon with Campers
October 23, 2017

NASA has a variety of opportunities to engage campers in STEM activities. This month, camps are invited to participate in Solar Week and the International Observe the Moon Night. 
Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Situations at Camp
October 10, 2017

Linda Ebner Erceg, RN, MS, PHN, shares some mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) situations that may occur at camp and how to respond appropriately.
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CampWire Episode #4 — Dan Lee on the Mississippi River
October 3, 2017

Dan Lee is paddling the Mississippi River to send kids to accredited camps. ACA had the unique opportunity to interview him while he was paddling and talk about this motivation behind the trip, his experience with camp, and more.
Moving Mountains and Herding Cats: Closing Summer Camp
August 21, 2017

The last camper was picked up (46 minutes late, but you won the last office pool). Now your staff stands idly bewildered at what to do next. You and your staff have been flying through the space-time of summer faster than Han Solo’s Kessle Run,... Read More

There Is Still Good in This World
August 10, 2017

I had the most delightful, inspiring experience recently.

I was invited to be a guest judge at the “Mountaineer Cook-Off” at Mount Laguna. “Mountaineers” is our teen program at Marston – they spend only their first and last nights at camp... Read More

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