Apr 6, 2017 | Business, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
Your summer camp is awesome! But how many people know about it? It can be easy to assume that a summer camp is a “sells itself” type of business. After all, there are always going to be parents who are looking for fun and exciting things for their kids to do each...
Mar 29, 2017 | Business, Camp Jobs, Careers, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
Most of us can’t help it. We tend to associate particular jobs with one or the other, based on a mix of stereotypes and tradition. Consider construction workers, plumbers and electricians. Who do you picture? In all likelihood, you’ve conjured up the image of a man....
Mar 8, 2017 | Business, Camp Stores, Camping, Careers, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
Being a summer camp manager is no simple feat. You have to balance safety, facilities, staff, future camp investments, and recruitment all at once. Plus, you have to make a full year’s worth of revenue in just a few short weeks. It’s no wonder that managers are...
Mar 1, 2017 | Business, Camp Jobs, Parenting, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
Every year, more than 14 million people attend summer camp in the United States alone. Obviously, it’s an attractive option for parents and guardians alike. Are you currently considering sending your child to summer camp this year? Do you operate a summer camp...
Feb 22, 2017 | Business, Camp Jobs, Careers, USACA Blog
Many of us have awesome memories from summer camp. Nights by the campfire singing our lungs out and munching on s’mores. Laughter filled days swimming at the lake, riding horses, and shooting targets at the archery range. We made friendships, dealt with crushes,...
Feb 15, 2017 | Business, Camping, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
When you think of summer camp, you probably think of swimming, sitting by a fire, and very traditional outdoorsy activities. This isn’t the case anymore– summer camp trends are changing in 2017 and camps are definitely catching up with the times. We put...
