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Episode #29
CampWire Episode 29: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roundtable Discussion
August 31, 2020

On this episode of CampWire - Kymberly Miller facilitates a frank and candid discussion between three African American women that have created highly impactful youth development organizations. This compelling conversation covers information about... Read More

The Curious Friendship Between Logic Models and Theory of Change
August 25, 2020

This blog post discusses the differences between logic models and the theory of change, and how they work together to inform research and outcomes.
camper in wheelchair doing virtual camp activities
Measuring Camper Impact (Virtually)
August 10, 2020

Camp Twin Lakes (CTL) serves campers who have medical illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges at two year-round camp locations in Georgia. CTL operates as a partner model camp, serving over 60 partner organizations each year. CTL’s... Read More

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Camp Research in the Age of COVID-19
July 27, 2020

Research is a big thing right now.  Of course it is — people seek certainty when things are uncertain, as they certainly are amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Research brings certainty, right?
Mars 2020 Perseverance
Take Your Campers to Mars!
July 27, 2020

Invite your campers to join NASA for the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and excite campers with Mars activities you can conduct virtually or in-person!
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Now Is a Great Time to Use Your Camp for Rental Groups
July 16, 2020

What camp directors do best is being innovative when times get rough. Well, times are rough — so let the innovation begin!

Here are benefits of renting our your camp, as well as considerations for doing so — all compiled by camp... Read More

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2020 Sites, Facilities, & Programs Study Findings for Day Camps
July 13, 2020

You’ve probably gathered by now that, here in the research wing of ACA, one of our favorite pastimes consists of developing surveys, studies, and evaluations that help us expand the value and visibility of the camp experience.
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Invite Campers to Make Cloud Observations
July 13, 2020

Camps, campers, and their families are invited to join the NASA GLOBE Clouds 2020 Community Cloud Challenge: Science Is Better Together.

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