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The Constant Variable
November 11, 2019

This blog post is the first in a short series that explores Tim Hortons Foundation Camps’ summer and school programs and their approach to impact measurement and camp research.
Can I Really Spend Another Summer Working at Camp?
November 4, 2019

A summer camp is a place for continued growth and learning, whether you are a camper or a counselor, a first-year staff member, or a four-year veteran.
CampWire Episode #23: Facial Recognition at Camp
October 28, 2019

Camp Marketing Directors Darby Dame and Sam Hirt join Camp Owner and Director Larry Johnson for a round-table discussion about the advantages and concerns of using facial recognition technology at camp. Would this service benefit your campers'... Read More

Campers throwing powder up in the air
What's the Impact of Gender-Inclusive Cabins on Campers' Friendships?
October 21, 2019

That question was one that I and my collaborator Leila Bighash sought to help answer in our recent study, recognized at the ACA National Conference with the Eleanor P. Eells Award for Research in Practice.
Caught Between Two Staff Seasons, Part 2: The Impact of Investing Time Now
October 18, 2019

Take lessons learned from this past summer and incorporate them into your plan for next summer.
Cloud Watching at Camp: NASA’s Fall Cloud Challenge
October 14, 2019

Do your programs include time to watch the sky and maybe observe clouds? Your campers can help scientists study our planet by collecting data about the clouds they see!

NASA and The GLOBE Program are asking citizen scientists to report... Read More

What to Know about Demographic Evaluation Questions and How to Make Them Count, Part 2
September 30, 2019

The latest Research 360 blog covers how to use camper demographic information to create more equitable camp experiences.
CampWire Episode #22 - Camp Health Opportunities and Challenges
September 23, 2019

Health care professionals are vital to the fundamental operations of a camp.  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michael Ambrose, Founder and CEO of CampDoc, which serves as a resource for camps to keep track of medications and health records.

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