The Power of Camp Study
The Power of Camp Study is a deep dive into the effectiveness of outdoor ministries in the Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) and includes camps from across the country with diverse programs and perspectives. i'm interestedcontact the research team
Uncovering the Power of Camp
Sacred Playgrounds is honored to be supporting CCCA camps from insights to impact. The Power of Camp study, conducted yearly with Christian Camp and Conference Association camps who are interested in asking questions and generating insights that help deepen program quality, increase staff capacity, maximize ministry impact.
Power of Camp participants measure camper growth in faith outcomes, gain valuable parent perspectives, and learn how their camp compares to other CCCA camps, and utilize the results to create impactful improvements.
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The Power of Camp Study
3 Customized Camper Surveys
We administer 3 surveys customized for your camp with analysis, administered on the first day of camp, last day of camp, and 8 weeks after camp. You administer the first two via paper surveys on site at camp, we do the data entry. We administer the follow-up surveys 8 weeks after camp.
1 Parent Survey
The parent survey is sent one week after the camper departs camp, with a combination of best-practice and customized questions.
3 Insights Reports
We’ll put together an Initial Insights Report, a Parent Survey Report, and Comprehensive Camper Report about the findings with insight-based recommendations.
Group Consultation
We’ll meet with the group of Power of Camp Study camp leaders (once virtually, or once at the CCCA annual conference) to go over the findings, clarify questions, and talk through recommendations to maximize the use of what you’re learning.

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Power of Camp Plus+
Power of Camp Plus is an add-on to the Power of Camp study experience for those wanting to take the data a step deeper and wider through personalized consultation and marketing resources.
1 Personalized Consultation
This 90-Minute personalized consultation with your individual camp on your findings, how to use them to help make important decisions, and how to share them with your community and constituency.
1 Marketing Kit
We’ll send along a set of branded, ready-to-share graphics based on your findings.