by Jared Rendell | May 14, 2024 | Podcast
finale {n.} the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence It’s the last episode of season 3 of the Sacred Playgrounds Podcast! Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been along for the ride since our first episode, thanks for listening!...
by Jared Rendell | Apr 30, 2024 | Camp Research, Guest, Podcast
On this episode, we’re sharing the mic with a good friend and camp research colleague! We’re deeply honored to chat with the Senior Director of Research and Education for the American Camp Association (ACA), Laurie Browne, PhD.Laurie joins us to...
by Jared Rendell | Apr 16, 2024 | Podcast, Rhythms of Faith
Every now and then, I get a little bit restlessAnd I dream of something wild- Bonnie Tyler “Total Eclipse of the Heart” Eclipse week! Epic, singular experiences are our specialty at camp, and yet, how we prepare campers and families for integration of...
by Jared Rendell | Apr 2, 2024 | Camp Staff, Podcast
It’s launch week for Holy Ground 2024! It’s no secret, so says the research, that summer staff are the heart of camping ministry. We know they need support, agency, and faithful community to thrive. That’s why we constructed the Holy Ground summer...
by Jared Rendell | Mar 19, 2024 | Camp Staff, Podcast
Check! We’re gearing up, camp family! For many, it’s time to begin forming our plans for staff training, even as we continue to recruit and hire staff. We’re bringing you 8(+1) items on a summer staff training checklist to help you frame up a...
by Jared Rendell | Mar 5, 2024 | Camp Research, Podcast
We’re constantly learning. Every season, we take care of each individual and/or group of camps we work with – creating reports, digging in with consults about the findings, and creating ways to help those insights tell stories. And, we take that data and...
