https://www.acacamps.org/blog/choosing-camp-dont-forget-data
Choosing a Camp: Don’t Forget the Data!Hello camp parents! My name is Laurie, and I recently joined ACA as the Director of Research. In this role, I facilitate Research 360, which is ACA’s new...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/research-360-politics-i-dare-you-keep-reading
Research 360: Politics (I Dare You, Keep Reading!)Hello colleagues! Yesterday was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and a day that holds a lot of meaning for our country, our communities, and our work at camp. But this day seems to hold particular...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-tricks-developing-logic-model
Tips and Tricks for Developing a Logic ModelGreetings Camp Evaluators! Today’s post comes from ACA National Board Member Lisa Westrich, who is the program development director at ...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-emotional-learning-camp
Social and Emotional Learning at CampRecovery from the trauma of the pandemic will be an important goal for camps this summer. It’s going to be a big lift, and we know you are ready for it! Aside from the usual, wonderful ways our...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention
Creating an Inclusive Culture to Increase Staff RetentionA camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/2021-camper-enrollment-snapshot
2021 Camper Enrollment SnapshotWith spring officially sprung and summer just around the corner, it’s hard to believe another camp season is nearly upon us! In an effort to try and gain some insight into enrollment and staffing...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-cultural-exchange-program-update
BridgeUSA Cultural Exchange Program UpdateBefore COVID-19, summer camps were hosting an average of 25,000 cultural exchange visitors through the BridgeUSA Camp Counselor program each year, filling critical leadership and specialty instructor...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/black-lives-matter
Black Lives MatterA message from ACA's Board Chair and President/CEO.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/update-camp-program-quality-initiative-spotlight-assessment-development-working-group
Update on the Camp Program Quality Initiative: Spotlight on the Assessment Development Working GroupTo continue with our blog series spotlighting the work our Community of Practice has been doing, I’m...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/assessing-benefits-camp-acas-new-abc-tool
Assessing the Benefits of Camp with ACA’s New ABC ToolThis Research 360 blog post discusses ACA's new, easy-to-use, free survey tool that helps measure the outcomes of camp programs.