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Our first session has passed, but we can still accept new participants for our November date. If you’re interested in joining the series, email kerry@acanewengland.org.
For day camp professionals having completed at least 1 summer or more of camp director/leadership experience and looking to build their network.
This is specifically focused on day camps. As space is limited to around 20 participants, we can only accommodate one director/leader per camp at this time.
We know that building community with colleagues from a variety of camps throughout New England will help you feel supported as you move forward in your camping career. Join us for a series of monthly facilitated discussions (October to May) where you’ll have the opportunity to share ideas and resources, get feedback, troubleshoot challenges, and explore opportunities in a safe and professional space.
Discussions will be flexible based on the group’s needs/interests, but potential topics include:
Emily Parker, recently retired from Nobles Day Camp, a camp professional for over 30 years, and a member of the ACA, New England community, will facilitate the sessions. Her role will be to encourage participant-led discussions, provide resources, offer observations and insights, all while keeping the conversation and session flow going!
This series is not designed to be a how-to, but an interactive discussion-based opportunity for day camp leaders looking to build their professional network and resource sharing. Sessions will not be recorded. There will be an two in-person sessions (one with hybrid option), an informal meet-up at the New England Camp Conference in Manchester, NH, and six Zoom sessions. The schedule is as follows:
Trying to decide if this is a good fit for you? We’d say yes if you can prioritize and commit to attending the full series of sessions, have been in a leadership/director role for at least 1 summer, and your job responsibilities include at least a few of the following: overseeing staff teams, including HR functions and training; establishing policies for your camp/organization; setting and managing a budget; creating parent handbooks; overseeing registration; and marketing and camper recruitment.
Not sure and want to chat with us? Fill out this interest form and we’ll be in touch to answer your questions and help you decide.
As space is limited to around 20 participants to ensure meaningful interactions, we can only accommodate one staff member per camp at this time. Participants will receive 15 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation.
Cost: $269/ACA members; $319/non-members (membership is based on individual ACA membership status)
ACA, New England never wants cost to be a barrier to participating in our programs, so please reach out to kerry@acanewengland.org if you need to request financial assistance.
Registration is non-refundable and for the entire series. Transfers are only possible BEFORE the series begins.
If you are looking for more skill-based sessions or other resource communities, please look at ACA, New England’s event calendar or reach out to ACA, New England for help identifying other opportunities to meet these needs.
About the Facilitator
Emily Parker recently retired from her role as Nobles Day Camp (NDC) Director, which she held for 19 years (2003 – 2023). During her tenure at NDC Emily mentored hundreds of staff and saw thousands of children through the program while also deeply understanding the business of camp. Prior to her time at Nobles, Emily also served as the Camp Director and Branch Executive at the MetroWest YMCA and worked for YMCA Camp Huckins. She is a longtime ACA, New England volunteer and supporter and looks forward to supporting other day camp leaders and directors as they grow professionally.
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