Survey Results

Page: Ministry

1. Which word best describes the central focus of your summer ministry?
	answered question		61
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Evangelism		16.4%	10
Christian education		13.1%	8
Religious education		1.6%	1
Nurture of faith		26.2%	16
Faith formation		27.9%	17
Moral or character development		11.5%	7
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		3.3%	2

2. Does your camp have written goals and objectives for your summer program?
	answered question		62
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		83.9%	52
No		16.1%	10

3. Who is responsible for establishing the goals and objectives for your summer program?
	answered question		61
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Camp director		34.4%	21
Summer program director		11.5%	7
Board or camp committee		41.0%	25
Subcommittee of board or camp committee		1.6%	1
Each weekly director or dean		4.9%	3
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		6.6%	4

4. Which term best describes the formal study of scripture? Please choose all that apply.
	answered question		62
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Learning scriptural stories		40.3%	25
Teaching moral behavior		38.7%	24
Learning faith tradition		27.4%	17
Applying scriptural teaching to daily life		93.5%	58
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		3.2%	2

5. Who leads the formal study of scripture? Please choose all that apply.
	answered question		62
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Clergy person		41.9%	26
Christian or religious educator		40.3%	25
Outside resource person		16.1%	10
Small group counselor		74.2%	46
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		12.9%	8

6. How are campers grouped for formal study of scripture?
	answered question		60
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Small group for Bible study		33.3%	20
Cabin group		38.3%	23
Large group - whole camp with mixed ages		15.0%	9
Large group - all campers of one age group		6.7%	4
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		6.7%	4

7. Which word best describes the methods used for formal study of scripture? Please choose all that apply.
	answered question		60
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Lecture		25.0%	15
Small groups		70.0%	42
Experiential learning		61.7%	37
Use of technology such as Power Point		18.3%	11
Integration with creation		48.3%	29
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		11.7%	7

8. Where does formal study of scripture take place?
	answered question		60
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Inside		3.3%	2
Outside		13.3%	8
Both Inside and Outside		83.3%	50

9. What other activities during the camp day reflect the themes or focus of the formal study of scripture? Please choose all that apply.
	answered question		62
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Worship		90.3%	56
Nature study or exploration		80.6%	50
Community building		83.9%	52
Music		85.5%	53
Arts and crafts		58.1%	36
Mission or outreach activities		38.7%	24
Challenge or ropes course		67.7%	42
Wilderness trips		29.0%	18
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		8.1%	5

Page: RAC Newsletter Feedback

10. Did you read the Winter 2006 RAC Newsletter?
	answered question		61
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		44.3%	27
No		55.7%	34

11. Have you read the Spring 2006 RAC Newsletter?
	answered question		61
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		23.0%	14
No		77.0%	47

12. If you read the RAC newsletters, how did you read them?
	answered question		36
	skipped question		26
		Response Percent	Response Count
Online		63.9%	23
Printed it from online		22.2%	8
Received it through the mail		13.9%	5
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		13.9%	5

13. Do you prefer to receive the RAC newsletter via e-mail or hard copy?
	answered question		59
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
e-mail		69.5%	41
hard copy		30.5%	18

14. Which component of the newsletter was most helpful to you in your ministry? Please choose all that apply.
	answered question		34
	skipped question		28
		Response Percent	Response Count
News of RAC events		17.6%	6
RAC survey summary		47.1%	16
Reviews of resources		52.9%	18
Lead article (Winter - Results of Youth Study; Spring - Mission Statements		55.9%	19
ACA news related to religiously affiliated camps		41.2%	14
Information about other RAC leaders		2.9%	1
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		2.9%	1

15. What would you like to see addressed in the RAC Newsletter and surveys?
	answered question	10
	skipped question	52
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		10

Page: Demographic Information

16. Which role best describes your primary participation/responsibility in camping? Please select one response.
	answered question		58
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Owner		1.7%	1
Member of a Board with decision making control		3.4%	2
Member of a Board with advisory influence only		0.0%	0
Executive Director/Administrator with primary decision making authority setting the future direction for your operation		51.7%	30
Camp/Operations Director implementing an existing budget		17.2%	10
Assistant Camp/Program Director working under an on-site supervisor		22.4%	13
Activity Director responsible for one or more segments of specialized program (i.e. aquatics, equine, challenge course/experiential learning, trip/travel, outdoor education)		0.0%	0
Operations staff working with responsibilities in buildings and grounds, guest services, food, or other support services		3.4%	2

17. What is the "faith" tradition of your camp? Please select one response.
	answered question		59
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Catholic		8.5%	5
Jewish		1.7%	1
Protestant		81.4%	48
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		8.5%	5

18. OWNERSHIP: Which best describes the ownership/profit status of this camp/conference center? Please select one response.
	answered question								59
	skipped question								3
	Private	Single Congregation	Multiple Congregation	Denominational	Independent	Faith Based Agency or Organization	Foundation or Corporate Sponsor	Rating Average	Rating Count
For-Profit	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	50.0% (1)	0.0% (0)	50.0% (1)	0.0% (0)	5.00	2
Not-for-Profit	1.8% (1)	1.8% (1)	14.0% (8)	45.6% (26)	10.5% (6)	22.8% (13)	3.5% (2)	4.44	57

19. PRIMARY OPERATION: Which best describes the primary operation of the single camp used as the basis for answering this survey? Please select one response. For the purpose of this survey, consider "primary" as the segment of the operation that consumes the largest amount of discretionary expense excluding capital expenditures and baseline ownership expenses.
	answered question								58
	skipped question								4
	Summer Day Camp	Summer Residential Camp-Child	Summer Residential Camp-Adult	Family Camp or Resort	Non-Summer Open Enrollment	Non-Summer Outdoor Education Program	Rental Facilities to User Groups	Rating Average	Rating Count
Camp provides all program	5.4% (3)	91.1% (51)	0.0% (0)	3.6% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	2.02	56
Provides some program	12.0% (3)	8.0% (2)	4.0% (1)	20.0% (5)	0.0% (0)	8.0% (2)	48.0% (12)	5.04	25
Provides no program	18.2% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	9.1% (1)	9.1% (1)	36.4% (4)	27.3% (3)	5.09	11
Provides only recreational activities	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	8.3% (1)	25.0% (3)	16.7% (2)	8.3% (1)	41.7% (5)	5.50	12

20. In which state/District of Columbia is this camp/conference center located?
	answered question		56
	skipped question		6
		Response Percent	Response Count
AL		0.0%	0
AK		1.8%	1
AZ		1.8%	1
AR		0.0%	0
CA		5.4%	3
CO		0.0%	0
CT		1.8%	1
DC		0.0%	0
DE		0.0%	0
FL		1.8%	1
GA		1.8%	1
HI		0.0%	0
ID		3.6%	2
IL		0.0%	0
IN		7.1%	4
IA		1.8%	1
KS		1.8%	1
KY		0.0%	0
LA		0.0%	0
ME		0.0%	0
MD		1.8%	1
MA		3.6%	2
MI		1.8%	1
MN		5.4%	3
MS		0.0%	0
MO		1.8%	1
MT		0.0%	0
NE		0.0%	0
NV		0.0%	0
NH		3.6%	2
NJ		0.0%	0
NM		0.0%	0
NY		8.9%	5
NC		3.6%	2
ND		0.0%	0
OH		1.8%	1
OK		0.0%	0
OR		5.4%	3
PA		8.9%	5
RI		1.8%	1
SC		1.8%	1
SD		0.0%	0
TN		0.0%	0
TX		3.6%	2
UT		0.0%	0
VT		0.0%	0
VA		3.6%	2
WA		10.7%	6
WV		0.0%	0
WI		3.6%	2
WY		0.0%	0