Camp Connection

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

 

How to Manage Camp Staff Fatigue
April 20, 2020

Fatigue at camp is like inclement weather at camp. You’re going to have it at some point, but if you spot it before it happens, you can take steps to be prepared for it and reduce the impact it has on your staff and program.
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Virtual Program Platform Pros and Cons
April 14, 2020

With shelter-in-place orders affecting camps nationwide, many camps have turned to virtual gatherings to keep their camp community engaged and encouraged. But with virtual programming comes a variety of new child safety precautions.

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Best Practices for Keeping Your Online/Virtual Programming Safe for Campers
April 7, 2020

As camps face stay-at-home orders in most states across the country, now is a great time to rally your camp community with online programming.
How to Encourage Camp Staff to Return Next Year: An Evening Reflections Program Based on Psychological Needs
April 6, 2020

Staff retention is a significant challenge for many seasonal camps. Although camp managers do their best to achieve high or even equal retention rates of their seasonal staff, it is still very likely that they face both attrition and turnover,... Read More

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Your Staff Are Hired: Now What?
March 30, 2020

You have hired your staff, but training does not begin for another few months. For our camp staff to be prepared to work with children on Day 1, their training must begin well before the buses pull into the campsite. Your training will... Read More

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Energize Your Waterfront in Five Easy Steps
March 23, 2020

What's the most popular program at American Camp Association camps? Waterfront activities! That's why at RAVE Sports, the most common questions we receive from Camp Directors and Waterfront Directors are related to upgrading waterfront programs... Read More

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Camp Staff Recruitment and Hiring Ideas Amid Coronavirus Concerns
March 23, 2020

These camp staff hiring and recruitment tips can help you find staff amid concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Update from President/CEO Tom Rosenberg on COVID-19
March 18, 2020

Dear Colleagues:

I want to take a moment to reach out to you during these challenging times and remind you that the American Camp Association is here to support you as you work to plan for the summer through evolving guidance, information... Read More

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