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Our Commitment to Camp Research You Can Use
March 19, 2019

Camp research is only as good as its use in summer camp. Learn how to use the five-year impact study early findings to improve your camp.
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What I Learned about Camp Research at ACA National Conference
March 4, 2019

Camp research trends include focus on acquiring equity, staff-camper interactions, and critical learning moments for campers.
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Repetition, Repetition, Repetition: One Reason Camp Is a Unique Professional Experience
March 1, 2019

Summer camp jobs can teach camp staff important lessons, such as how to fail and bounce back — an important professional development skill.
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The Process of Interviewing Prospective Staff
February 25, 2019

The interview process for summer camp jobs can help weed out prospective staff who won't meet expectations.
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CampWire Episode #16 - A Day at National Conference
February 20, 2019

CampWire host Sam Hirt brings you with him for an entire day at National Conference. He pops into educational sessions, the keynote, and interviews conference attendees.
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Four Ways to Promote Thankful Hearts at Camp
February 14, 2019

What does being thankful have to do with going to camp? Everything! Thankful hearts are open hearts, and being open to adventure is the attitude we have about camp. 
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Then and Now: Why Summer Camp Is More Important Than Ever Before
February 11, 2019

Summer camp is more important to positive youth development than ever before.
The Anatomy of a Great Camp Registration Form
February 5, 2019

Here are a few tips to make sure your forms are performing to their maximum potential.

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