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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/healthy-camp-people-2030-conceptual-framework-tomorrow
Healthy Camp People 2030: A Conceptual Framework for TomorrowThis column is different from what I usually provide. It poses a vision for the future of our camp community’s health profile. As you read, ask if the ideas reflect your desire for improving our...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/what-evaluate-virtual-or-alternative-programs
What to Evaluate in Virtual or Alternative ProgramsHello camp friends, and welcome to the second in our short Research 360 series focusing on evaluation during the time of COVID-19. In our first blog we...
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/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/program-quality-camp-interview-director-mountain-camp
Program Quality at Camp: An Interview with the Director of Mountain CampWhat is program quality at summer camp? Is it really worth it? ACA research assistant Rob Warner shares some highlights from his interview with Don Whipple from Mountain Camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/future-camp-research
The Future of Camp ResearchIn this blog, Jessie Dickerson describes how camp researchers and camp professionals came together at the 2019 ACA National Conference to envision a future for camp research.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/what-did-winter-do-your-camp-property
What Did Winter Do to Your Camp Property?The winter of 2018–2019 was one that many hope is not repeated soon! Winds, torrential rains, snow, and even drought were prevalent. As you prepare for the upcoming summer, it is important to pay as...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/camp-insurance-trends-where-have-we-been-where-are-we-going
Camp Insurance Trends: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?For about 20 years, the American Camp Association Insurance Committee has hosted a roundtable discussion with many of the camp industry insurers and insurance brokers attending the ACA National...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/youth-outcomes-battery-action
Youth Outcomes Battery in ActionGreetings camp evaluators! I am excited to share a blog written by a member of ACA’s Committee for the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/measuring-outcomes-101-easy-steps-beginners
Measuring Outcomes 101: Easy Steps for BeginnersACA’s Youth Outcomes Battery is a set of surveys designed specifically for camp professionals to use to measure camper outcomes. Join us in this webinar to learn about this easy and accessible tool...