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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/benchmarking-101

Benchmarking 101

Hello camp evaluators, and happy fall season. While some of you are as busy as ever, others are taking a deep breath for the first time in months. No matter where you are at, you are probably at or...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-12-introducing-new-coo-henry-dehart-camp-moves-me-2018

CampWire Episode #12 - Introducing New COO Henry DeHart + Camp Moves Me 2018

Sam spoke with ACA's new Chief Operating Officer, Henry DeHart, about his background and what he looks forward to in his new role.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/us-secret-service-agents-guide-creating-safe-camps

A U.S. Secret Service Agent's Guide to Creating Safe Camps

This webinar is meant to provide participants with concepts to proactively develop and/or improve safety and security at their camps and outdoor venues.  The presentation will include discussion...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-much-wood-could-woodchuck-chuck-would-you-know-how-decipher-tag-lumber

How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? And Would You Know How to Decipher the Tag on the Lumber?

A decade ago, the United States market voluntarily abandoned the long-standing wood preservative and treatment method where an arsenic and copper compound was forced into the fibers of the lumber....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-13-all-things-accreditation

CampWire Episode #13 - All Things Accreditation

In the 13th episode of CampWire, Sam spoke with ACA's Director of Accreditation Rhonda Mickelson about the recent update to ACA's standards program.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/better-way-get-useful-feedback-parents-caregivers-part-2

A Better Way to Get Useful Feedback from Parents and Caregivers, Part 2

‘Tis the season of parents (and caregivers, and other adults-connected-to-children with whom you as a camp professional interact). You’ve likely dealt with parents and caregivers just about every day...

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 1

Wheewww! 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...

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 2

The latest Research 360 blog covers how to use camper demographic information to create more equitable camp experiences.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/whatever-weather

Whatever the Weather

One of my fondest camp memories is of sitting in a large platform tent with my other new friends during a torrential downpour. Like most suburban kids I knew, I had long been schooled to come in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-26-leading-voice-youth-education-development

CampWire Episode #26: Leading Voice in Youth Education & Development

We are delighted to sit down with ACA's Director of Research, Dr. Laurie Browne to break down what it means to be a "Leading Voice for Camp in Youth...