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Do You Know Your Skill Level?
May 1, 2024
Congratulations! You are working at camp! Huzzah! Working at camp is a truly unique experience that brings together a variety of skills, life lessons, and resume-building...
Fostering Character Strengths through Camp Life
May 1, 2024
“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character...
From Cabin Counselor to Risk Manager and Effective Collaborator: Translating Camp Job Skills to Your Resume
Sun, 03/17/2024 - 12:02
In December, fellow Hoosier camp professional Sam Hirt (Camp Tecumseh YMCA) wrote this helpful PRJ blog post about the importance of building relationships with alumni, college...
Managing Staff in the New Era of Summer Camp
Mon, 01/08/2024 - 09:57
Survivor, the long-running CBS reality show, has captivated audiences for 45 seasons — but like with so many other forms of entertainment, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the series...
Does Your Camp Need a Therapist?
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 14:57
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee partnered with a local therapy practice to provide on-site, drop-in counseling for their staff this summer.
Loudly Engaged: Training Your Team to Beat Burnout
November 1, 2023
When I first saw the now-famous TikTok explaining the term “quiet quitting” (Leppelin, 2022), it came across to me as laziness masquerading as inspiration. As scenes of July 2022...
Why Working at Camp as a Premed Student Is One of the Best Decisions I Have Ever Made
Mon, 10/23/2023 - 11:55
"Camp has provided me with deeply meaningful friendships, many networking opportunities, valuable people skills, and it has had an enormous positive impact on my mental health."
ACA National Mentorship Program
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:26
The ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support. This program is a great opportunity for emerging camp professionals to learn from an experienced mentor and to connect and network with their camp peers!
Staff Recruitment in a Digital World: Harnessing the Power of Camp Staff Influencers
Mon, 10/09/2023 - 13:32
Camp Manito-wish YMCA recently implemented a camp staff influencer initiative in order to recruit more summer camp staff.
The Power of Engaging Diversity by Hiring International Exchange Visitors
Fri, 09/15/2023 - 13:51
The world has 206 sovereign states — are you maximizing the opportunities for diversity at your camp?
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