make more magic... 50 camp tricks from coast to coast aca national 2013

Camp Stella MarisLivonia, NY

YMCA Camp SeymourGig Harbor, WA

The Rain Forest YMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Four Story Tree HouseSanborn Western Camps

Florissant, CO

Water Balloon War ZoneRiverview Bible Camp

Cusick, WA

Water Balloon War ZoneRiverview Bible Camp

Cusick, WA

Fort LoganHume Lake Christian Camps

Hume, CA

The Inner BarnSanborn Western Camps

Florissant, CO

“The Freezer of Death”Sanborn Western Camps

Florissant, CO

Giant CellSanborn Western Camps

Florissant, CO

Cultural GlobeSanborn Western Camps

Florissant, CO

Time LineSanborn Western Camps

Florissant, CO

The MoundYMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

The MoundYMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Giant SlideYMCA Camp Ernst

Burlington, KY

Giant SlideYMCA Camp Piomingo

Brandenburg, KY

Archaeological Dig SiteSouth Mountain YMCA

Wernersville, PA

Gem MiningCamp Spearhead

Greenville, SC

Gold MiningYMCA Camp Marston

Julian, CA

Sacred RockCamp Scully

Wynantskill, NY

Fairy LandCamp Killoqua

Everett, WA

Fairy DustCamp Killoqua

Everett, WA

Gaga RulesYMCA Camp Surf

San Diego, CA

Gaga Ball EntryYMCA Camp Benson

Mount Carrol, IL

Gaga BenchesYMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Gaga BenchesYMCA Camp Piomingo

Brandenburg, KY

CarpetballFrost Valley YMCA

Claryville, NY

Weaving LoomGreen River Preserve

Cedar Mountain, NC

Cardboard RegattaDelanco CampTabernacle, NJ

Bobsled BlitzHume Lake Christian Camps

Hume, CA

Slingshot PaintballYMCA Camp Marston

Julian, CA

Junk Yard ArtSanborn Western Camps

Florrisant, CO

Crate ClimbYMCA Camp Benson

Mount Carrol, IL

Unit PranksYMCA Camp Piomingo

Brandenburg, KY

Uncle WigglebottomCamp Killoquay

Everett, WA

The Backwards BridgeCamp Foster YMCA

Spirit Lake, IA

Mindy the LlamaJCC Ranch Camp

Elbert, CO

The Grand SlamGreen River Preserve

Cedar Mountain, NC

Flags and FortsCamp Scully

Wynanskill, NY

How to Mail a LetterSanborn Western Camps

Florissant , CO

Graffiti BoardsCamp Scully

Wynanskill, NY

Sensory GardenGreen River Preserve

Cedar Mountain, NC

Knot Tying BoardYMCA Camp Colman

Longbranch, WA

Ranch EntranceAdventures Unlimited Ranches

Buena Vista, CO

The SpurCamp Champions

Marble Falls, TX

Welcome HomeAdventures Unlimited Ranches

Buena Vista, CO

Model HorseCamp Foster YMCA

Spirit Lake, IA

Stage Prop Shop YMCA Camp Orkila

Orcas Island, WA

5S Costume Room Camp Stella Maris

Livonia, NY

5S Costume Room Camp Stella Maris

Livonia, NY

Adventure Camp InitiationFrost Valley YMCA

Claryville, NY

First Day HikeYMCA Camp Piomingo

Brandenburg, KY

Epic Closing Camp FireYMCA Camp Piomingo

Brandenburg, KY

Pick Up Day PresentationYMCA Camp Flaming Arrow

Hunt, TX

Candle Lighting CeremonyYMCA Camp Seymour

Gig Harbor, WA

Blue Feath CeremonyYMCA Camp Ockinican

Medford, NJ

Honor Camper MugsYMCA Camp Ernst

Burlington, KY

Arrow HeadsSouth Mountain YMCA

Wernersville, PA

Beast Master ChairCamp Scully

Wynanskill, NY

Slop WheelYMCA Camp Ernst

Burlington, KY

Fan WheelWoodeden Easter Seals Camp

London, ON

Fan WheelWoodeden Easter Seals Camp

London, ON

Postman’s WalkGreen River Preserve

Cedar Mountain, NC

Harry Potter CampYMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Brisban VillageYMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Quidditch PitchYMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Skills CampCamp Mcgovern

Elmwood, ON

World CampPearce Williams Christian Centre

Fingle, ON

Farm CampFrost Valley YMCA

Claryville, NY

Farm CampFrost Valley YMCA

Claryville, NY

Ninja Acrobat CampJCC Ranch Camp

Elbert, CO

Ninja Acrobat CampJCC Ranch Camp

Elbert, CO

Willy CampCamp Killoqua

Everett, WA

Willy CampCamp Killoqua

Everett, WA

Kern CardsYMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Safe?Courteous?Magical?Efficient?

Decision Making Matrix

Kern CardsYMCA Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Display a positive image everyday at campBe courteous to guests, each other, and especially campersMaintain a clean camp and clean environmentGo above and beyond to make a difference for guestsFacilitate relationships with and between guests and campers

Decision Making Matrix

Staff Rating SystemPearce Williams Christian Centre

Fingle, ON

FellowshipsYMCA Camp Orkila

Orcas Island, WA

Open Space

Open SpaceJCC Ranch Camp

Elbert, CO

Youth Leadership BoardYMCA Camp Chief Ouray

Granby, CO

Hand SignalsYMCA Camp Chief Ouray

Granby, CO

Thank You

Betsy ThamartExecutive ACA Upstate NY

Executive ACA Rocky Mountain