Camp Connection

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

 

CampWire Episode #19 - Empatico: Connecting Camps Around the World
June 3, 2019

George Khalaf is the executive director of Empatico - a new business partner of the American Camp Association. In this episode, listen to George talk about Empatico's vision and how they can help camps connect their campers with kids around the... Read More

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Expect More from Your Leadership Team (and Encourage Them to Expect More from You)
May 24, 2019

This blog post in support of Project Real Job discusses why you should expect more from your summer camp leadership team and how to encourage them to expect more from you.
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Tips for Lyme Disease Prevention at Camp
May 21, 2019

As staffers, parents and kids prepare for another memorable summer at camp, there is one important detail that must not escape our attention - doing everything possible to ensure that children are protected from the black-legged ticks that... Read More

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Measles Update for the 2019 Summer Camp Season
May 20, 2019

Learn more about measles, immunizations, and how to prepare for a potential measles outbreak at summer camp.
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CampWire Episode #18.5 - Hiking Across the Country for Camp
May 13, 2019

In this special, short episode of CampWire, Sam talked with Meghan Colon who is thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to raise money for ACA's Send a Child to Camp fund.
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What Can Empatico Help Unlock for Your Camp?
April 29, 2019

Imagine if kids everywhere could discover what life is like for their peers across the globe…

Empatico, incubated by The KIND Foundation, is a free tool for camps and educators to do just that!
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CampWire Episode #18 - Inclusion at Camp
April 29, 2019

Listen to this informative discussion about inclusion at camp. Niambi Jaha-Echols, Roberto Gil Jr., and Chad Nico Hiu give tips on how to introduce inclusion into camp culture and how to fuse it into staff training.
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Outside Camp Customers and Inside Camp Customers
April 22, 2019

Camp owners always remember their outside customers (camp parents and campers), but inside customers (camp staff) are just as important.

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