Camp Connection

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

 

Why Camps and After-school Programs Should Work Together to Hire Staff
February 6, 2018

I am a camp guy. I spent 10 summers growing up at various overnight camps as a camper, counselor, dishwasher, and unit head. As ACA research has shown, these experiences provided me with some of my best friends (including my brother-in-law),... Read More

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CampWire Episode #6 — Meet the Eells Program Award Winners
January 23, 2018

In the sixth episode of CampWire, the American Camp Association's podcast, meet the winners of the Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence. 
Why Every Camp Should Be Teaching and Practicing Meditation with Campers
January 22, 2018

The wonder of a child — it’s something we strive for in adulthood. Imagination, amazement, and the simple appreciation for life’s little treasures: the gold spray of sunlight through a window, or the taste of cool rain on your tongue. Kids are... Read More

Activities for Campers During the Super Lunar Eclipse on January 31
January 12, 2018

A total lunar eclipse can be an eerie sight, as the moon grows dark and red. While each year features at least two lunar eclipses, many are partial or penumbral eclipses in which the moon only grows slightly darker. The early morning of January... Read More

How to Connect with Campers During the Holiday Season
December 18, 2017

During the holiday season, families and friends come together and reflect on the happy memories they have made together. For children who attend camp, reflecting on camp memories is also important — but since camp has ended for the year and many... Read More

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? 
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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.

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