Survey Results

Page: Non-Summer Use of RAC Facilities

1. The primary use of your campsite is:
	answered question		135
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Summer Residential Camp		23.0%	31
Summer Day Camp		1.5%	2
Both Residential and Day Camp		3.0%	4
Conferences/Retreats		1.5%	2
Both Summer Camp and Conferences/Retreats		71.1%	96

2. If the primary use of your campsite is for summer camp and your site is not available for groups from September to May, please skip to Question 19. Providing facilities and retreat and conference support to groups between September and May is:
	answered question		118
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Consistent with your understanding of your mission		90.7%	107
Not included in your understanding of mission		0.0%	0
Never considered it one way or another		2.5%	3
Both a and b		6.8%	8

3. Providing facilities for groups between September and May is primarily:
	answered question		118
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
A faith-based service		14.4%	17
A way to create additional income		7.6%	9
A way to create additional income to accomplish your core ministry at other times of the year		27.1%	32
Never thought of it one way or another		1.7%	2
Both a and b		49.2%	58

4. Offering hospitality is an important element of what is offered to groups using our site between September to May.
	answered question		119
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
Agree		98.3%	117
Disagree		0.0%	0
Never thought about it one way or another		1.7%	2

5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Hospitality is a way of providing spiritual space for the groups that use our facilities from September to May.
	answered question		119
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
Agree		95.0%	113
Disagree		0.8%	1
Never thought about it one way or another		4.2%	5

6. Which of the following practices describe the way(s) you offer hospitality for groups using the site between September to May (check all that apply)?
	answered question		118
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Office staff members respond to phone calls with courtesy, excitement, and helpfulness, understanding he or she is the first way to welcome guests		94.9%	112
Attractive and clearly written hosting materials		72.9%	86
Clean and well-repaired facilities		95.8%	113
Nourishing food, served in an attractive manner		85.6%	101
Signage that directs guests where to find buildings, parking, office, etc.		70.3%	83
A host that welcomes group upon arrival and stays accessible on-site during the stay of the guests		80.5%	95
A host who greets the guests during the first three hours after they arrive and who is accessible by phone during the stay of the guests		45.8%	54
Opportunity for guests to evaluate their stay		74.6%	88
Training for hosts and office staff in ways to offer hospitality		44.9%	53

7. What kind of religious programming assistance do you offer to guests? (check all that apply)
	answered question		101
	skipped question		35
		Response Percent	Response Count
Retreat planning information		80.2%	81
Retreat content resource (i.e. curriculum resources)		29.7%	30
Retreat program leadership		54.5%	55
Worship leadership		37.6%	38
Worship resources		44.6%	45
Bibles, hymnals, prayer books		80.2%	81

8. Do you have a designated indoor worship area that guests can use?
	answered question		118
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		63.6%	75
No		36.4%	43

9. Do you have a designated outdoor worship area that guests can use?
	answered question		119
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		84.0%	100
No		16.0%	19

10. What recreational program facilities do you make available to guests? (check all that apply)
	answered question		119
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
High Ropes		44.5%	53
Low Ropes		73.9%	88
Waterfront - river, lake, etc.		73.1%	87
Canoes/Boats		68.9%	82
Swimming Pool		42.9%	51
Campfire Circle		96.6%	115
Hay Rides		38.7%	46
Nature Trails		90.8%	108
Sports (football, soccer, baseball) fields and equipment		68.9%	82
Sports (basketball, volleyball) courts and equipment		85.7%	102
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		37.8%	45

11. Describe the contribution you believe recreational program areas make.
	answered question	72
	skipped question	64
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		72

12. Describe any training you provide for program staff, so they are able to interpret the spiritual aspects of the various recreational program areas.
	answered question	55
	skipped question	81
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		55

13. Do you practice any recycling and earth care steps at your site?
	answered question		117
	skipped question		19
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		82.9%	97
No		17.1%	20

14. Describe any recycling and/or earth care/sustainable living practices you employ at your site.
	answered question	75
	skipped question	61
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		75

15. Do you interpret these environmental practices to your guests?
	answered question		112
	skipped question		24
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		58.0%	65
No		42.0%	47

16. Please briefly describe the ways you do this interpretation.
	answered question	51
	skipped question	85
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		51

17. Do you encourage your guests to actively participate in these earth care practices?
	answered question		113
	skipped question		23
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		69.9%	79
No		30.1%	34

Page: 2007 RAC Winter Survey: Non-Summer Use of RAC Facilities

18. Which role best describes your primary participation/responsibility in camping?
	answered question		118
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Owner		0.0%	0
Member of a Board with decision making control		2.5%	3
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		64.4%	76
Camp/Operations Director implementing an existing budget		16.9%	20
Assistant Camp/Program Director working under an on-site supervisor		12.7%	15
Activity Director responsible for one or more segments of specialized program (i.e. aquatics, equine, challenge course/experiential learning, trip/travel, outdoor education)		3.4%	4

19. What is the "faith" tradition of your camp? Please select one response.
	answered question		131
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Catholic		8.4%	11
Jewish		9.9%	13
Protestant		71.0%	93
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		10.7%	14

20. OWNERSHIP: Which best describes the ownership/profit status of this camp/conference center? Please select one response.
	answered question						131
	skipped question						5
	Private	Single Congregation	Multiple Congregation	Denominational	Independent	Faith-Based Agency or Organization	Rating Count
For-Profit	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0
Not-for-Profit	1.5% (2)	1.5% (2)	9.2% (12)	46.6% (61)	7.6% (10)	33.6% (44)	131

21. 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							129
	skipped question							7
	Day Camp	Residential Camp-Child	Residential Camp-Adult	Camp or Resort	Summer Open Enrollment	Outdoor Education Program	Facilities to User Groups	Rating Count
Camp provides all programs	2.7% (3)	78.8% (89)	1.8% (2)	0.0% (0)	12.4% (14)	2.7% (3)	1.8% (2)	113
Camp provides some programs	5.4% (4)	10.8% (8)	20.3% (15)	6.8% (5)	1.4% (1)	14.9% (11)	40.5% (30)	74
Camp provides no programs	25.0% (14)	1.8% (1)	5.4% (3)	10.7% (6)	5.4% (3)	16.1% (9)	35.7% (20)	56
Camp provides only recreational activities	7.7% (3)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	20.5% (8)	0.0% (0)	5.1% (2)	66.7% (26)	39

22. In which state/District of Columbia is this camp/conference center located?
	answered question		132
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
AL		0.8%	1
AK		0.8%	1
AZ		0.0%	0
AR		0.8%	1
CA		8.3%	11
CO		1.5%	2
CT		0.0%	0
DC		0.0%	0
DE		0.0%	0
FL		1.5%	2
GA		2.3%	3
HI		0.0%	0
ID		0.0%	0
IL		3.0%	4
IN		3.8%	5
IA		2.3%	3
KS		1.5%	2
KY		0.0%	0
LA		0.8%	1
ME		0.8%	1
MD		1.5%	2
MA		0.0%	0
MI		3.8%	5
MN		3.8%	5
MS		0.0%	0
MO		3.0%	4
MT		1.5%	2
NE		3.0%	4
NV		0.0%	0
NH		0.8%	1
NJ		1.5%	2
NM		0.0%	0
NY		12.9%	17
NC		1.5%	2
ND		0.8%	1
OH		5.3%	7
OK		0.0%	0
OR		1.5%	2
PA		7.6%	10
RI		0.8%	1
SC		0.8%	1
SD		0.0%	0
TN		0.8%	1
TX		6.8%	9
UT		0.0%	0
VT		0.0%	0
VA		3.8%	5
WA		3.8%	5
WV		0.0%	0
WI		6.8%	9
WY		0.0%	0