Camp Connection

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

 

Episode #36
CampWire Episode 36: Transforming the Culture of Your Camp Organization
May 3, 2021

In this episode, President of Mo Ranch, Tim Huchton sits down with Mark Dibble (CEO) and Greg Keresztury (COO) of theYMCA of the Pines in southern New Jersey.Together they discuss data strategies, tools and goals that might help identify and... Read More

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Advancing Camp as a Vital Developmental and Educational Experience for All Young People
May 3, 2021

We know camp experiences make a critical difference for children summer after summer. Research has affirmed that high-quality camp experiences are vital educational opportunities for children to engage in social and emotional learning and develop... Read More

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Lights, Camera, Camping! Ensuring Copyright Compliance at Your Camp
April 26, 2021

Everybody needs a little sunshine. Camps provide an opportunity for guests of all ages to connect with the natural environment, recharge, and create lasting memories. While there’s nothing quite like stories by the campfire, camps aren’t quite... Read More

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Prioritizing Camp Safety Training in 2021: What's Changed, and How Can We Adapt?
April 26, 2021

It goes without saying that safety training is always an important priority at camp. Whether it's abuse prevention, aquatic, or transportation safety, or how to supervise effectively, it has always been critical that staff and counselors are... Read More

Creating an Inclusive Culture to Increase Staff Retention
April 26, 2021

How inclusive is your camp? Ask any of your staff and campers that question, and you are likely to get different answers from each one. Why, you might ask? Because at the individual level, the definition of inclusion is how welcome a person feels... Read More

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It Is Time to Change the Way We Approach Abuse Prevention in Camps
April 26, 2021

Years ago, I submitted an application to speak at an American Camp Association (ACA) conference on “abuse prevention.” When asked to categorize the track within which my proposed session belonged, I immediately checked “leadership development.”... Read More

Why Choose a Custom Course Training Package?
April 23, 2021

Through ACA’s Professional Development Center, your program has an opportunity to streamline staff training to the 21st century. Our Custom Course Package is like no other. With the capability to train your staff from a robust list of courses... Read More

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Hiring for Summer 2021: Three Automation Tools to Start Using Today
April 20, 2021

Only 3 percent of camps are fully staffed.

It’s no secret that staff recruitment this year is harder than ever. According to an April ACA poll, just 3 percent of camps are fully staffed, with the majority of camps at or below the 50... Read More

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