May 29, 2017 | Careers, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
The summer is fast approaching. Are you still on the hunt for a summer job? Perhaps, you’re thinking that it’s best you earn some extra cash before the beginning of a new school year. After all, saying “tuition is expensive” is an understatement. Like most college and...
Apr 5, 2017 | Camp Jobs, Careers, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
When you have “camp counselor” listed on your résumé, it says a lot about you. It’s no ordinary job. It puts you in a position to watch over the well-being of impressionable youngsters who look up to you as a role model. And while the safety of your campers is always...
Apr 3, 2017 | Camp Jobs, Careers, USACA Blog
Summer camp provides ample opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy wonderful one-of-a-kind experiences. The number of memories that are created on camp grounds all across America is immeasurable. And that goes for both camp staff and camp attendees alike. For...
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...
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,...
