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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/trees-what-they-can-teach-us-about-evaluation-uncertain-times
Trees and What They Can Teach Us about Evaluation in Uncertain TimesPicture this: You notice that a small sapling you planted a while ago is at last large enough that it no longer requires stakes to stay upright. It takes two hands to wrap around its now-sturdy trunk...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/eval-2020-tricks-trends-next-decade-camp-evaluation
Eval 2020: Tricks and Trends for the Next Decade of Camp EvaluationIn the past ten years we’ve welcomed tremendous growth in how and why camp professionals use evaluation to support program planning, staff training, marketing, and funding efforts. The year...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inflection-points-why-character-counts
Inflection Points: Why Character CountsInflection points refer to everything from mathematical equations to management advice. But, equally, if not more, compelling is an application of the concept to the growth trajectory of youth....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/gan-israel-bully-proof-your-camp
Gan Israel Bully-Proof Your CampSo many incidences of mean behavior, (and sometimes even bullying) occur at camp. Time is less structured than at school and counselors are young and don't necessarily have the tools to notice or...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/gan-israel-gifting-our-campers-ourselves-character
Gan Israel Gifting our Campers (and ourselves) with CharacterAre you ready to go from counselor to educator? Do you want your campers to know you "get them". Do you know that "there must be a better way"?This course gives you the skills to turn any...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/campdoc-research-partner
CampDoc - Research PartnerThe American Camp Association (ACA) is excited to partner with CampDoc and the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) to improve health and safety at camp through strategic research efforts.
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/campdoc-camps-campus-partnership
CampDoc - Camps on Campus PartnershipCampDoc, as a Camps on Campus partner, works to improve the protection of minors on college and university campuses and K-12 school auxiliary programs.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/activities-programs-outcomes-impact
From Activities and Programs to Outcomes and ImpactHelping Kids Change Their Stories — A Taste of Camp Measurement North of the Border is a short blog series that explores Tim Hortons Foundation Camps’ summer and school programs and their...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/what-know-about-demographic-evaluation-questions-how-make-them-count-part-2
What to Know about Demographic Evaluation Questions and How to Make Them Count, Part 2The latest Research 360 blog covers how to use camper demographic information to create more equitable camp experiences.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/what-know-about-demographic-evaluation-questions-how-make-them-count-part-1
What to Know about Demographic Evaluation Questions and How to Make Them Count, Part 1Wheewww! Summer is about over, if not over for most camps, which means that it's time to reflect on another eventful and exciting season. Along with a bit of a breather, this time of year brings lots...