by Jared Rendell | Nov 14, 2023 | Camp Programs, Podcast
Have you taken a walk through the life of Jesus? Have you brought your campers through an experience like this in a way that puts them in the story? Immersive experiences have power, especially in the context of camp spaces already so experiential in nature. Bringing...
by Jared Rendell | Jan 1, 2021 | Camp Programs, Scholarly Publications
A mixed methods study of lasting outcomes and program elements Summer camps are a setting well-suited for social-emotional learning. Increasing evidence supports this claim, yet little research has investigated the similarities and differences in the lasting outcomes...
by Jared Rendell | May 1, 2018 | Camp Programs, Camp Research, Scholarly Publications
Very little research is available on the unique characteristics and outcomes of Christian summer camps, in spite of their prevalence in the industry. The Effective Camp Research Project is a mixed-methods study seeking to close the research gap. This article presents...