https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers
Learning Disabilities in CampersHow often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/hiring-training-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan
Hiring and Training Findings from ACA’s Character at Camp Landscape ScanHow do summer camps apply character to their hiring and staff training practices? Camps share their thoughts as part of the Character at Camp landscape scan.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan
Findings from ACA’s Character at Camp Landscape ScanIn this first blog of a four-part series, we describe the purpose of ACA’s Character at Camp Landscape and dive into the results.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special
Summer Residential Camps: Promoting Social Interaction and Self-Efficacy Among Young Adults With Special NeedsSocial skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/get-involved-camp-research
Get Involved in Camp ResearchThe ACA research team considers itself a hub that connects researchers and youth development professionals from a wide variety of organizations. We are small but mighty! Read more about the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/research-360-introducing-cast-characters-part-1
Research 360: Introducing the Cast of Characters, Part 1Hello camp researchers and evaluators! Welcome again to Research 360: ACA’s new full circle approach to research and evaluation. I promised in...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-research-forum
ACA Research ForumThe ACA Research Forum is an opportunity for researchers and camp professionals to share and discuss new research related to campers, camp staff, camp programs, and a wide variety of other camp-...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/growth-through-play
Growth through PlayAbout a year and a half ago, as I was nearing the completion of my college degree, I faced the reality of beginning my true adult life and was largely overwhelmed by the idea of it all. I surfed...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/research-360-center-circle
Research 360: Into the Center of the CircleIf you’ve been following these posts you might be familiar with the two facets of...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/research-360
Research 360Research 360 is ACA’s strategic direction focused on research and evaluation that aims to improve camp experiences for youth and to advocate for the value of camp to our many audiences.