Episode 111 | Mapping Climate Change’s Impact on Camp: Research Digest

In the first episode of CampWire’s Research Digest series, we explore how research can help camp professionals better understand the challenges and opportunities ahead. Host [name] is joined by Katie Thurson, PhD, author of “Camps and Climate: How Maps Can Help Visualize a Changing Future,” featured in the ACA research newsletter.

Katie shares how interactive climate maps can help camps visualize the potential impacts of extreme heat and precipitation, understand regional differences, and use data to inform decision-making. Together, we discuss how climate research can move from data points on a map to meaningful conversations and practical action for camps.

Research Digest highlights the latest research impacting the camp community and explores how findings can be translated into insights, strategies, and resources for camp professionals.

Show notes:

• Camps and Climate: How Maps Can Help Visualize a Changing Future
• Interactive StoryMap
• Find more of Katie's work!

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