Feb 6, 2017 | Business, Camp Jobs, Careers, USACA Blog
Summer camp can be one of the best experiences of your life – and not only for campers. Working at a summer camp is not only fun and fulfilling, but it will teach you things you’ll keep with you for your whole life. Here are 9 life lessons you’ll get from working at a...
Jan 30, 2017 | Parenting, USACA Blog
As the end of the school year approaches, many parents begin to consider sending their kids to overnight summer camp. And if you’re one of those parents, this might seem like a scary decision. We’re here to put your mind at ease. It’s understandable...
Jan 23, 2017 | Business, Camp Jobs, Careers, USACA Blog
With the winter term comes the search for a summer job. Do you like caring for others? Are you a fan of adventure? A summer camp job might be just right for you. “But will a summer camp job look good on my resume?” you might ask. A summer camp job will look great on...
Dec 26, 2016 | USACA Blog
Many people think that summer camps are only about fun. But summer camps, in any form (even though we are going to talk about teen summer camps) mean much more than that. Teenage years are hard. According to a 2013 study, teenagers are even adopting adults’...
Dec 19, 2016 | USACA Blog
Summer camp is much more than just summer camp activities and not showering quite as much as you’re supposed to. It’s also one of the best ways that parents can prepare their kids for the adult world (while still making sure they have a great time). Here are seven...
Dec 12, 2016 | USACA Blog
Teamwork, collaboration, and independence. Many of the same skills are taught in schools and summer camps, but how can schools be more effective in teaching these skills to kids? How can schools get the appeal that summer camps offer to kids? When students participate...