Blogs

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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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CampWire Episode #18.5 - Hiking Across the Country for Camp
May 13, 2019

In this special, short episode of CampWire, Sam talked with Meghan Colon who is thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to raise money for ACA's Send a Child to Camp fund.
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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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CampWire Episode #18 - Inclusion at Camp
April 29, 2019

Listen to this informative discussion about inclusion at camp. Niambi Jaha-Echols, Roberto Gil Jr., and Chad Nico Hiu give tips on how to introduce inclusion into camp culture and how to fuse it into staff training.
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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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Outside Camp Customers and Inside Camp Customers
April 22, 2019

Camp owners always remember their outside customers (camp parents and campers), but inside customers (camp staff) are just as important.

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