Survey - August Camp

Thank you for participating in August Camp 2025. We hope you had a wonderful time.

Your feedback is important to us, so we can continually improve the August Camp experience. Please complete this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous, unless you choose otherwise). Please complete the survey by September 30, 2025 so the findings can be shared at the upcoming Volunteer committee meeting.

Which week did you attend August Camp this year? *

Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four

Was 2025 the first time you attended August Camp?

Yes
No

Did you interact with an August Camp Ambassador?

Yes
No

If you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? *

Not Helpful	Good	Very Helpful
Not HelpfulIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Not Helpful	GoodIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Good	Very HelpfulIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Very Helpful

Where did you hear about August Camp? (check all that apply)

Which way was the most influential in your decision to attend August Camp? (check all that apply)

If you checked other please provide more information.

How many years have you attended August Camp?

What are the top three reasons you decided to return to August Camp this year ? Choose up to three.

Camp Experience (staff, food, activities, safety)

Please rate the OVERALL QUALITY of the following aspects of camp. *

	Disappointed	Ok	Good	Great	Awesome
Staff (Manager, Cook, Croo)	DisappointedStaff (Manager, Cook, Croo) Disappointed	OkStaff (Manager, Cook, Croo) Ok	GoodStaff (Manager, Cook, Croo) Good	GreatStaff (Manager, Cook, Croo) Great	AwesomeStaff (Manager, Cook, Croo) Awesome
Volunteer Staff: Camp Directors, Hike Leaders	DisappointedVolunteer Staff: Camp Directors, Hike Leaders Disappointed	OkVolunteer Staff: Camp Directors, Hike Leaders Ok	GoodVolunteer Staff: Camp Directors, Hike Leaders Good	GreatVolunteer Staff: Camp Directors, Hike Leaders Great	AwesomeVolunteer Staff: Camp Directors, Hike Leaders Awesome
Other activities: kayaking, cycling, service project, other outings	DisappointedOther activities: kayaking, cycling, service project, other outings Disappointed	OkOther activities: kayaking, cycling, service project, other outings Ok	GoodOther activities: kayaking, cycling, service project, other outings Good	GreatOther activities: kayaking, cycling, service project, other outings Great	AwesomeOther activities: kayaking, cycling, service project, other outings Awesome
Food: Breakfast	DisappointedFood: Breakfast Disappointed	OkFood: Breakfast Ok	GoodFood: Breakfast Good	GreatFood: Breakfast Great	AwesomeFood: Breakfast Awesome
Food: Lunches/Sandwich Options	DisappointedFood: Lunches/Sandwich Options Disappointed	OkFood: Lunches/Sandwich Options Ok	GoodFood: Lunches/Sandwich Options Good	GreatFood: Lunches/Sandwich Options Great	AwesomeFood: Lunches/Sandwich Options Awesome
Food: Dinners	DisappointedFood: Dinners Disappointed	OkFood: Dinners Ok	GoodFood: Dinners Good	GreatFood: Dinners Great	AwesomeFood: Dinners Awesome

week you Vegetarians

Trail Snacks: Please check your preferences for snacks in your lunch bag. *

Vegetarians only: Were there sufficient offerings for vegetarians?

Yes
No

Optional: Please comment on any of your ratings.

Please rate your SAFETY when you were involved in the following activities at Camp. *

	Not safe at all	Safe	Very Safe
Riding as a passenger in an August Camp vehicle	Not safe at allRiding as a passenger in an August Camp vehicle Not safe at all	SafeRiding as a passenger in an August Camp vehicle Safe	Very SafeRiding as a passenger in an August Camp vehicle Very Safe
Using the grounds and facilities at August Camp	Not safe at allUsing the grounds and facilities at August Camp Not safe at all	SafeUsing the grounds and facilities at August Camp Safe	Very SafeUsing the grounds and facilities at August Camp Very Safe
Hiking with August Camp groups	Not safe at allHiking with August Camp groups Not safe at all	SafeHiking with August Camp groups Safe	Very SafeHiking with August Camp groups Very Safe
Participating in other August Camp-led activities (kayaking, service project, etc.)	Not safe at allParticipating in other August Camp-led activities (kayaking, service project, etc.) Not safe at all	SafeParticipating in other August Camp-led activities (kayaking, service project, etc.) Safe	Very SafeParticipating in other August Camp-led activities (kayaking, service project, etc.) Very Safe
Did you feel that AC staff were appropriately responsive to Covid concerns?	Not safe at allDid you feel that AC staff were appropriately responsive to Covid concerns? Not safe at all	SafeDid you feel that AC staff were appropriately responsive to Covid concerns? Safe	Very SafeDid you feel that AC staff were appropriately responsive to Covid concerns? Very Safe

Optional: Please comment on any of your ratings.

Communications (website, emails, forms, pre-camp info)

Please rank the COMMUNICATIONS you received or participated in prior to attending camp. *

	Not Helpful	Good	Very Helpful
August Camp website usability	Not HelpfulAugust Camp website usability Not Helpful	GoodAugust Camp website usability Good	Very HelpfulAugust Camp website usability Very Helpful
August Camp website content	Not HelpfulAugust Camp website content Not Helpful	GoodAugust Camp website content Good	Very HelpfulAugust Camp website content Very Helpful
Information in Zoom sessions	Not HelpfulInformation in Zoom sessions Not Helpful	GoodInformation in Zoom sessions Good	Very HelpfulInformation in Zoom sessions Very Helpful
August Camp uses Mail Chimp for its email communications. Did you have any problems receiving and opening these emails?	Not HelpfulAugust Camp uses Mail Chimp for its email communications. Did you have any problems receiving and opening these emails? Not Helpful	GoodAugust Camp uses Mail Chimp for its email communications. Did you have any problems receiving and opening these emails? Good	Very HelpfulAugust Camp uses Mail Chimp for its email communications. Did you have any problems receiving and opening these emails? Very Helpful
Gear lists	Not HelpfulGear lists Not Helpful	GoodGear lists Good	Very HelpfulGear lists Very Helpful
We try to keep campers updated through emails with new or revised information and reminders to help them prepare for camp. Were these emails helpful?	Not HelpfulWe try to keep campers updated through emails with new or revised information and reminders to help them prepare for camp. Were these emails helpful? Not Helpful	GoodWe try to keep campers updated through emails with new or revised information and reminders to help them prepare for camp. Were these emails helpful? Good	Very HelpfulWe try to keep campers updated through emails with new or revised information and reminders to help them prepare for camp. Were these emails helpful? Very Helpful
August Camp forms	Not HelpfulAugust Camp forms Not Helpful	GoodAugust Camp forms Good	Very HelpfulAugust Camp forms Very Helpful

Optional: Please comment on any of your ratings.

What information do you wish you had had prior to Camp that was not provided?

How often do you visit the August Camp Facebook page? *

Never	Sometimes	Often
NeverIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Never	SometimesIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Sometimes	OftenIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Often

Do you have any suggestions for attracting new campers or ways to spread the word about August Camp?

Camp Location & Future Sites

This was a new camp site location. What do you think of this site?

It is challenging for August Camp to find new sites each summer. Below are some past sites. Check which you would like to return to (or attend, if a new camper) assuming several years will separate visits

Sandy, OR (Mt. Hood)
Columbia River Gorge (near Stevenson WA--near Pacific Crest Trail)
Packwood, WA (Mt. Rainier)

Next year's site will be near North Cascades NP in Washington. How interested are you in attending camp at that site? *

Not at all interested	Maybe	VERY interested--sign me up!
Not at all interestedIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Not at all interested	MaybeIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Maybe	VERY interested--sign me up!If you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? VERY interested--sign me up!

What might keep you from attending camp in a particular location? Check any that apply.

If you know anyone with open land and/or if you have connections who might help us find new western locations near plentiful hiking, please email the August Camp Committee at [email protected]

Overall Experience

What did you like most about this year's August Camp?

What did you like least about this year's August Camp?

Do you have any "Pro Tips" for new campers we can include next year?

This could be camp traditions, gear suggestions, packing suggestions, etc.

Did August Camp live up to your expectations? *

Unsatisfied	Satisfied	Very Satisfied
UnsatisfiedIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Unsatisfied	SatisfiedIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Satisfied	Very SatisfiedIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Very Satisfied

Please share any additional feedback, especially if you were not fully satisfied, so we can improve for the future.

How likely are you to attend a future August Camp? *

Not at all interested	Maybe	VERY interested!
Not at all interestedIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Not at all interested	MaybeIf you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? Maybe	VERY interested!If you interacted with an August Camp Ambassador, was that helpful in getting acclimated at camp? VERY interested!

Optional Contact & Volunteer Interest

You can submit this survey anonymously, or share your contact information if you’d like us to follow up.

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Would you like to be involved with any of the August Camp volunteer committees?

Yes
No

Camp Experience (staff, food, activities, safety)

Communications (website, emails, forms, pre-camp info)

Camp Location & Future Sites

Overall Experience

Optional Contact & Volunteer Interest

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