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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/wildfire
Wildfire!Since moving to Montana from Pennsylvania several years ago, I’ve become much more attuned to the threat of wildfires, and have begun to learn more about what can be done to safeguard the people...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/episode-14-aca-technology-tom-schenk
Episode 14 - ACA & Technology with Tom SchenkTom Schenk has been Director of Technology at ACA for almost 25 years. On this episode, Sam spoke with him about the ways in which technology has changed in his time at ACA, and about some of the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/what-i-learned-about-camp-research-aca-national-conference
What I Learned about Camp Research at ACA National ConferenceCamp research trends include focus on acquiring equity, staff-camper interactions, and critical learning moments for campers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/benchmarking-101
Benchmarking 101Hello 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 2018Sam 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 CampsThis 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/blog/campwire-episode-13-all-things-accreditation
CampWire Episode #13 - All Things AccreditationIn 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/resources/wildfires-smoke-impacting-camps
Wildfires and Smoke Impacting CampsThe American Camp Association provides resources for developing wildfire preparation, response and recovery plans.
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 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...