Camp Connection

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

 

Why Camp Culture Is Important to Staff Training
May 15, 2018

At the 2018 ACA National Conference, our iconic former CEO Peg Smith was presented with the Association’s highest honor — the National Distinguished Service Award.  In her acceptance remarks, Peg complimented camp professionals and summer staff... Read More

Planetary Events for Camp Programs
May 8, 2018

This summer is a great time to focus on the planets!
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CampWire Episode #9 - Camp Resarch with Laurie Browne and Jim Sibthorp
April 24, 2018

In the ninth episode of CampWire, ACA's director of research Laurie Browne talks with another researcher, and longtime camp friend, Jim Sibthorp about ACA's 5-year research study.
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Benefits of Volunteering with ACA
April 16, 2018

In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 15–21, 2018), Rich Garbinsky, who chairs ACA's Volunteer Engagement Committee, shares his experience volunteering with ACA.
CampWire Episode #8 - The Importance of Working at Camp
April 3, 2018

In the eighth episode of ACA's podcast, CampWire, Deb Jordan and Kim Aycock discuss why it is important to work at a camp, and some of the things camps are doing successfully to recruit and keep staff.
Women in the Camp Industry: A Collective Force for Good
March 26, 2018

March is National Women’s History Month. While some institutions need to be reminded of women’s contributions, that is not the case in the American Camp Association! From the early days of ACA, women have played a significant leadership role.... Read More

Planning for Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (MESH) This Summer
March 19, 2018

The smiling faces and laughter heard across camps each summer result from days, weeks, and months of planning. We spend considerable time meticulously planning our themes, activities, equipment, food, and schedules, not to mention the weeks spent... Read More

Solar Celebrations
March 12, 2018

Camps are a great place to check out the sky, including the sun!

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