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Camp Director's Evaluation Of The ACA Standards Process

Would you please help us to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the Standards visit process in which you have just taken part.  This information will be used by the Standards Committee members to improve the process.

Camp Camp Director
Lead Visitor Visitor 2
Date of Visit
 
Before the Visit:
1.  Name of person(s) who attended the Standards or Update Course:
  Where:
  Date:
  Attendees Camp Position(s):
 
2. In preparing your camp for the Standards visit, was the Standards Course:
  Very Helpful  Somewhat Helpful  No Help
  Comments
   
3. Was your contact with the Section Standards Chair and Section office adequate?
  Yes  No
4. Was the contact with the visitation team made in a timely fashion?
  Yes  No
5. Did you and the Lead visitor discuss program areas, modes of operation, and other pertinent issues related to the visit prior to the day of the visit?
  Yes  No
6. Did your camp participate in the written documentation workshop or did you schedule a previsit with your visitor?
  Yes  No
  If yes, was it helpful?
  Yes  No
  Comments
 
The Visit:
7. Did you have the opportunity to acquaint the visitors with the history, philosophy, program goals, and modes of operation of the camp?
  Yes  No
8. Did the visitors conduct a complete tour of camp with interest shown in all areas - site, buildings, program, areas, transportation, and maintenance?
  Yes  No
9. Were all program areas observed with interest shown in staff expertise, safety precautions, and required equipment?
  Yes  No
  If no, what activities were not observed and why?
10. Did the visitors have the opportunity to meet and interview staff?
  Yes  No
11. Were the required written materials:
  Thoroughly reviewed  Selectively reviewed  Not reviewed at the onsite visit
12. Were you confident with the visitors’ handling of the score and comment forms?
  Yes  No
  Were there any problems in the process of scoring the specific standards?
  Yes  No
  If yes, please explain:
13. What was the impact of the visit on campers and staff?
  Positive  Negative  No Impact
  Please explain:
14. Did you find the Visitors understanding and helpful regarding your specific camp situation?
  Yes  No
  Please explain:
15. Did you feel particularly comfortable or uncomfortable about any issues?
  Yes  No
  Please explain:
16. Which of the following characteristics describe your visitors?  Check all that apply:
 
  Lead visitor Second visitor
Objective
Friendly
Non-judgmental
Unhurried
Fair
Understanding
Knowledgeable of ACA
Resourceful
Professional
Positive
17. The performance of each visitor is reviewed annually by the Section board in the process of re-certification.  Please make any comments that would be useful concerning the re-certification of your visitors.  Your comments will be held in confidence.
 
 
The Standards program:
18. What suggestions do you have for the Standards Committee to consider that might improve the Standards process?
 
19. Was this the first standards visit for your camp?
  Yes  No
  Was this the first time you participated in a standards visit?
  Yes  No
  Were you onsite during the visit?
  Yes  No
  If not, what was your role in this visit?
 
Completed By
Position
Phone
If you are not an ACA member are you interested in becoming one?  Yes  No
If you are not an ACA visitor are you interested in becoming one?  Yes  No
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