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Expect More from Your Leadership Team (and Encourage Them to Expect More from You)
May 24, 2019

What do you expect of your leadership team?
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Results of the 2019 Spring Snapshot Survey
May 24, 2019

Hello camp pros!

About two weeks ago we emailed a survey to the primary contacts for nearly 2,550 ACA member camps asking them to voluntarily and anonymously complete our 2019 Spring Snapshot Survey. The purpose of the survey was to gain... Read More

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Tips for Lyme Disease Prevention at Camp
May 21, 2019

As staffers, parents and kids prepare for another memorable summer at camp, there is one important detail that must not escape our attention - doing everything possible to ensure that children are protected from the black-legged ticks that... Read More

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Measles Update for the 2019 Summer Camp Season
May 20, 2019

Learn more about measles, immunizations, and how to prepare for a potential measles outbreak at summer camp.
Sample Size: What It Is and What It Is Not
May 14, 2019

In the latest Research 360 blog post, ACA's Director of Research Dr. Laurie Browne explore the concept of sample size and how to use that understanding to better interpret survey findings.
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New Data on Staff, Compensation, and Benefits: How Does Your Camp Compare?
April 29, 2019

Here's a snapshot of new data we collected from ACA camps about all things staff-related.
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What Can Empatico Help Unlock for Your Camp?
April 29, 2019

Imagine if kids everywhere could discover what life is like for their peers across the globe…

Empatico, incubated by The KIND Foundation, is a free tool for camps and educators to do just that!
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Youth Outcomes Battery in Action
April 23, 2019

Greetings camp evaluators! I am excited to share a blog written by a member of ACA’s Committee for the Advancement of Research and Evaluation, Dr. Eddie Hill, and his students from Old Dominion University. With the help of USA Triathlon and... Read More

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