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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Mid-Career Camp Leaders (register to join starting in November)
DESCRIPTION:While the first session of the group already happened in October\, we are able to accept additional registrants to the group prior to the November 7 in-person meeting\, if you are still interested in joining us!\nA 201\, intermediate level offering \nFor camp professionals who have been in director/leadership roles for 3-7 years and are looking to deepen and further develop their experiences\, skills\, and networks in the camping industry. If you have fewer than 3 summers of leadership experience\, but feel that this group fits your level\, reach out and let’s chat! \nBuilding community with colleagues from a variety of camps throughout New England is an important part of staying connected in our industry. As you take on increasing responsibilities in your role\, advance your skills and expertise\, and look to deepen your professional networks\, we invite you to join this cohort of like-minded colleagues. 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. \nTopics will be flexible based on the group’s needs/interests\, but may include: \n\nYour personal mission and staying invested in camp\nGrowing your camp\nCounselor hiring and retention\nSetting your camp culture\nBuilding a team you trust with the expertise you need\nIndustry trends\n\nMark Lipof\, Director/Co-Owner of Camp Micah with over 40 years of camping experience\, will facilitate the sessions. His role will be to encourage participant-led discussions\, provide resources\, offer observations and insights\, all while keeping the conversation and session flow going! \n(Both day and resident camp directors are welcome! As this cohort will be limited to 24 participants\, we can only accommodate one director per camp at this time.) \nThis series is not designed to be a how-to\, but an interactive discussion-based opportunity for directors looking to build their professional network and resource sharing as leaders. Sessions will not be recorded. For 2025-26\, there will be two sessions in-person (one local to Lexington\, MA and one at the New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH)\, one hybrid session\, and six Zoom sessions. \nMeeting Schedule\n\nFriday\, October 17\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, November 7\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – In-person at ACA\, New England\, 80 Westview Street\, Lexington\, MA\nFriday\, December 5\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – In-Person preferred\, ACA\, New England Office\, Lexington\, MA – OR – Zoom\nFriday\, January 9\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, February 6\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, March 6\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, March 26/27\, In-Person during ACA New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH (60-minutes\, exact day & time TBD)\nFriday\, April 10\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, May 8\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\n\nParticipants will receive 15 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation. \nTrying 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 director-level role for 3-7 summers\, and your job responsibilities include key leadership functions such as overseeing staff teams (including HR functions and training); establishing policies for your camp/organization; setting and managing a budget; and being involved with strategic business decisions for your camp/organization. \nCost: $279 for ACA members/ $329 for non-members \nWe never want cost to be a barrier to you getting the professional development you need. Please reach out to kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance opportunities. We are happy to help! \nREGISTER HERE! \nMinimum of 10 participants\, maximum of 24 participants for program to run. \nRegistration is for an individual\, for the full series and is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another individual from your camp/organization before the series begins. \n\nAbout the Moderator: \nMark Lipof\, LICSW \nWith over 40 years of camping experience as a camper\, counselor\, head counselor and camp administrator\, Mark Lipof is now the Co-Owner and Founding Director of Camp Micah. \nMark graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and earned a High School teacher certification. He then graduated from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work with an MSW and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. \nMark’s experience with youth is extensive and includes evaluation and counseling of at-risk youth and residential camp experience at most administrative levels. From 1990 – 2005\, Mark held many positions at Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline\, MA\, including Synagogue Administrator\, Counselor\, and Youth Director. In 1995\, he became the founding Director of the Ansin Religious School of Ohabei Shalom. Mark currently serves on the Board of Directors of Maine Summer Camps and is a member of Maine Camp Experience and ACA\, New England. He takes pride in the culture of acceptance and the importance of building resilience in campers at Micah. \n\nQuestions\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/resource-community-series-mid-career-camp-leaders/
LOCATION:ACA\, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Operationalizing DEI at Your Camp
DESCRIPTION:Has your camp been talking about or been doing preliminary work around belonging\, diversity\, inclusion (and similar concepts that may go by a variety of terms)?\nAre you ready to take this work to the next level? If so\, join ACA\, New England and OAAARS for a year-long exploration into how to more deeply operationalize DEIB at your camp. This Resource Community will be a cohort model with monthly meetings from October to May. \nSimone Gamble and their colleagues from OAAARS will ask you to identify a specific project to work on and using accountable structure and intersectional lens\, they will guide you through a year of reflection and action. \nThis series is designed to be an interactive\, live\, discussion-based opportunity for you to grow your camp’s skills in this area while being guided by strong facilitators. This is a 201\, intermediate-level offering.  \nThe series will consist of two in-person sessions\, 6 Zoom sessions\, one informal in-person meet-up at the New England Camp Conference\, and a presentation opportunity during an e-session hosted by ACANE in early May. Sessions will not be recorded. \nMeeting Schedule\n\nOctober 21\, 2025: Zoom session\, 10 am – 11:30 am\nNovember 18\, 2025: In-person session\, 10 am – 2 pm – ACA\, New England office\, Lexington\, MA\nDecember 16\, 2025: Hybrid session\, 10 am – 2 pm (In-Person preferred) – ACA\, New England Office\, Lexington\, MA – OR – Zoom\nJanuary 20\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nFebruary 24\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMarch 17\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMarch 26 or 27\, 2026: In person meet-up at the ACANE Conference\, Manchester\, NH – exact day & time TBD\nApril 14\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nWeek of May 5\, dates/times TBD: Project e-presentation opportunity\nMay 12\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\n\nParticipants will receive 16 CECs for their participation in this program. \nSeries registration comes with one hour of complimentary one-on-one coaching with an OAAARS Consultant (a $200 value). \nThis series has a minimum of 12 and a maximum capacity of 24 participants. \nCost: $329 for ACA members/ $379 for non-members \nWe never want cost to be a barrier to you getting the professional development you need. Please reach out to kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance opportunities. We are happy to help! \nREGISTER HERE!\nRegistration is for an individual\, for the full series and is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/organization before the series begins. \n\nAbout the Moderator: \nSimone Gamble is a NYC-based community organizer\, educator\, and social impact entrepreneur with deep roots in the South Bronx. A graduate of Hunter College and the Silberman School of Social Work\, Simone’s work centers on social justice\, youth empowerment\, and creating safer\, more equitable spaces. They have led workshops and trainings across the country for nonprofits\, schools\, and after-school programs\, focusing on intersectional\, anti-oppressive practices. \nWith over a decade of experience in the camping world—from counselor to Assistant Camp Director —Simone now consults with camps nationwide on aligning their practices with Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Justice (DEIJ) values. \nThey are the founder of OAAARS\, a growing network of 90+ BIPOC consultants who bring expertise in organizing\, art\, education\, and advocacy to support transformative change in workplaces and communities. \n\nAbout OAAARS: \nOAAARS is a BIPOC consultancy that leads social justice centered trainings and education to support organizations looking to create safer and equitable workplaces while also cultivating agents of change in the workplace and beyond.  \n\nQuestions\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/resource-community-series-operationalizing-dei-at-your-camp/
LOCATION:ACA New England Office\, 80 Westview St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Independent Overnight Camp Leaders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre you the owner/director/leader of an independent\, for-profit overnight camp? This group is for those who have been leading camps and are looking to continue to grow in their knowledge\, take their camps to the next level\, and gain support. Join this group to intentionally explore and discuss topics specific to independent overnight camps with colleagues who are asking the same questions as you. \nWhile discussions will be led/guided by group needs\, possible topics include: \n\nBudgeting and finances\,\nMaintenance planning\,\nRisk management\,\nMarketing and camper recruitment\,\nHuman resources (policies\, staffing\, benefits)\,\nIncreasing non-tuition revenue\,\nCulture and traditions\,\nOther topics at the discretion of group members\n\nThrough a series of monthly facilitated discussions (October to May)\, you’ll share and get feedback from others\, troubleshoot challenges\, and explore new ideas and tactics in a safe and professional space. Nick Teich\, PhD\, LCSW\, overnight camp founder and former director\, and owner of Fairwinds Camp Consulting\, will moderate the group. (More of Nick’s bio is here.) His role will be to encourage participant-led discussions\, provide resources\, and offer observations and insights from his work with many independent camps and as a former camp director\, while keeping the conversation and session flow going! \nThis series is not designed to be a how-to\, but an interactive\, live\, discussion-based opportunity for independent overnight camp leaders looking to build their network and grow their skills. Sessions will not be recorded. There will be two sessions in-person (one with a hybrid option)\, an informal meet-up at the New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH)\, and six Zoom sessions. The schedule is as follows: \n\nThursday\, October 17: In-person kick-off at ACANE offices\, 10 am – 1 pm [if in-person is a barrier to your participation\, reach out and let’s chat. We can likely offer a Zoom option.]\nThursday\, November 21: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nThursday\, December 12: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nThursday\, January 16: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nThursday\, February 13: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nThursday\, March 20: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nMarch 27 – 28\, day/time TBD: Informal 60-minute group meet-up at New England Camp Conference for those who are there\nThursday\, April 17: Hybrid with option to come to ACANE or join via Zoom (moderator to be in-person)\, 10 am – 1 pm\nThursday\, May 8: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\n\nTrying to decide if this is a good fit for you? We’d say yes if your job responsibilities include overseeing several of the bullet points listed above and you can prioritize and commit to attending the full series of sessions. \nNot 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. \nAs 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. \nCost: $269/members; $319/non-members \nACA\, 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. \nRegistration is non-refundable and for the entire series. Transfers are only possible BEFORE the series begins.  \nIf 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. \n\nAbout the Facilitator \n \nDr. Nick Teich is the founder and was the longtime director of an overnight camp in New Hampshire. He is now an executive coach for camp directors\, helping them with their camp’s unique needs and goals\, through his business\, Fairwinds Camp Consulting. Nick is on the ACA\, New England Board of Directors and is a 2024 recipient of ACA\, New England’s Peter Kerns Award for the Advancement of Professional. He is a trained social worker and holds a doctorate in social policy. Nick lives in the Boston area.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/independent-overnight-camp-leaders-resource-community/
LOCATION:ACA\, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Day Camp Leaders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor day camp professionals having completed at least 1 summer or more of camp director/leadership experience and looking to build their network. \nThis 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. \nWe 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. \nDiscussions will be flexible based on the group’s needs/interests\, but potential topics include: \n\nBuilding & supporting your team: recruiting\, hiring\, scheduling\, training\, evaluation\, retention\nBusiness considerations: risk management\, budgeting\, marketing\nParent engagement: handbooks\, communication\, recruitment\nTransportation: busing\, pick-up/drop-off\, field trips\nEnrollment management\nBehavior management\n\nEmily 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! \nThis 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: \n\nTuesday\, October 15: In-person kick-off at ACANE office in Lexington\, MA\, 10 am – 1 pm\nTuesday\, November 19: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nTuesday\, December 17: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nTuesday\, January 21: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nTuesday\, February 11: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nTuesday\, March 18: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\nMarch 27 – 29\, day/time TBD: Informal 60-minute group meet-up at New England Camp Conference for those who are there\nTuesday\, April 15: In-person session at ACANE office in Lexington\, MA (or hybrid option via Zoom)\, 10 am – 1 pm\nTuesday\, May 6: Zoom\, 10 – 11:30 am\n\nTrying 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. \nNot 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. \nAs 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. \nCost: $269/ACA members; $319/non-members (membership is based on individual ACA membership status) \nACA\, 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. \nRegistration is non-refundable and for the entire series. Transfers are only possible BEFORE the series begins.  \nIf 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. \n\nAbout the Facilitator \nEmily 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.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/day-camp-leaders-resource-community-2024-2025/
LOCATION:ACA\, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Non-Profit Camp Leaders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre you the CEO/director of a non-profit overnight camp? This group is for those who are looking to continue to grow in their knowledge\, take their camps/organizations to the next level\, and gain support.  \nMany of the best camps thrive when they run as a business (non-profit doesn’t mean no profit) while also staying focused on their mission. Join this group to intentionally explore and discuss topics specific to non-profit overnight camps with colleagues who are asking the same questions as you. \nDiscussions will be facilitated by John Tilley around topics identified by the group. Current hot topics include: \n\nWhat are your camp’s “it factors” and “secret sauce”?\,\nNavigating the tightropes you balance on\,\nFundraising and friendraising\,\nWorking with your board\,\nUnderstanding what drives your budget\,\nMarketing and camper recruitment\,\nMitigating risk and insurance\,\nCamp culture\,\nOther urgent needs identified by participants\n\nThrough a series of monthly facilitated discussions (October to May)\, you’ll share and get feedback from others\, troubleshoot challenges\, and explore new ideas and tactics in a safe and professional space. John Tilley\, CEO of YMCA Camp Coniston\, will moderate the group. (More of John’s bio is here.) His role will be to encourage participant-led discussions\, provide resources\, and offer observations and insights from 40+ years of experience in non-profit camping\, while keeping the conversation and session flow going! \nThis series is not designed to be a how-to\, but an interactive\, live\, discussion-based opportunity for non-profit overnight camp leaders looking to ask and share answers to their questions\, build their network\, and grow their skills. Sessions will not be recorded. There will be two sessions in-person (one with hybrid option)\, an additional informal meet-up at the New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH\, and six Zoom sessions. The schedule is as follows: \n\nMonday\, October 21\, in-person –10:30 am – 2 pm\, YMCA Camp Coniston (24 Coniston Rd\, Grantham\, NH  03753)\nMonday\, November 18\, Zoom – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm [PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL TIME FOR THIS SESSION]\nMonday\, December 16\, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMonday\, January 13\, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMonday\, February 10\, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMonday\, March 10\, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMarch 27/28/29 – In-person informal meet-up during New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH\, exact day/time TBD closer to the program\nMonday\, April 14\, hybrid (in-person and Zoom opportunity during same time) – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm time-frame\, ACA\, New England office OR YMCA Camp Coniston (TBD by group)\nMonday\, May 5\, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am\n\nTrying to decide if this is a good fit for you? We’d say yes if your job responsibilities include overseeing several of the bullet points listed above and you can prioritize and commit to attending the full series of sessions. \nNot 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. \nAs 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. \nCost: $269/ACA members; $319/non-members (membership is based on individual ACA membership status) \nACA\, 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. \nRegistration is non-refundable and for the entire series. Transfers are only possible BEFORE the series begins.  \nIf 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. \n\nAbout the Facilitator \nJohn Tilley is CEO and Executive Director of YMCA Camp Coniston in Grantham\, NH and came to Coniston in November of 1999. John started camp work as a summer counselor in 1982 and has worked at camps in North Carolina\, Kentucky\, Utah\, California and Pennsylvania. John’s wife\, Tricia was raised in Concord\, NH and they both love calling the Granite State home. When not focusing on Camp he loves to share the inner workings of Coniston’s success\, in hopes of making camping programs across the nation more successful and impactful for youth. John has become integrated in the local community through participation as a Ballot Clerk and a member of the Planning Board– but is particularly known for his passion of chatting at the local coffee shop during the winter mornings.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/resource-community-series-non-profit-camp-leaders/
LOCATION:ACA\, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T090000
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: MESH Systems and Supports at Camp
DESCRIPTION:Resource Community Series:\nMESH Systems and Supports at Camp (200-Level)\nHave you/your camp been setting up mental\, emotional\, and social health (MESH) supports for your staff and campers or are you ready to take the next steps to do so? This series of monthly facilitated discussions (October to May) is designed to give camp leaders with decision-making responsibilities the space and support to dive deep into examining what your camp is already doing\, identifying gaps\, and setting intentions for future actions. For example: \n\nDo you have staff dedicated to social/emotional support of campers/staff and if so\, what is their role and how is it going? If not\, what would it take to get you there?\nWhat resources are in place in case of a mental health emergency or a crisis requiring urgent emotional/mental health support for your staff/campers?\nWhat kind of MESH training does/should your leadership staff get each year? Counselors?\nHave your staff expressed the need for more breaks or time off? What actions can you take?\nHow are your health forms/intake systems providing you with the information you need to best support campers and staff (or what needs to change)?\nWhat innovative things do you want to try and how can colleagues help you workshop ideas?\n\nNick Teich\, PhD\, LCSW\, founder and former CEO of Harbor Camps and owner of Fairwinds Consulting\, LLC\, will moderate the group. His role will be to encourage participant-led discussions\, provide resources\, offer observations and insights\, all while keeping the conversation and session flow going! \nResource community participants should be in a role where they are responsible for making decisions about MESH programming and policy at their camp or have direct influence/input into that process.\nThis series is not designed to be a how-to\, but an interactive\, live\, discussion-based opportunity for participants to have meaningful conversations about the MESH systems and supports at their camp. Sessions will not be recorded. There will be two sessions in-person (one local to Lexington\, MA and one at the New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH)\, one hybrid opportunity\, and five Zoom sessions. The schedule is as follows: \n\nOctober 19\, 2023\, 10 am – 1 pm\, In-person\, ACA\, New England offices\, 80 Westview Street\, Lexington\, MA\nNovember 16\, 2023\, Zoom\, 10 am – 11:30 am\nDecember 14\, 2023\, 10 am – 11:30 am\, Zoom\nJanuary18\, 2024\, 10 am – 11:30 am\, Zoom\nFebruary 15\, 2024\, 10 am – 11:30 am\, Zoom\nMarch 21/22/23\, 2024\, In-person at ACANE conference in Manchester\, NH\, 90 minutes (day/time TBD)\nApril 18\, 2024\, 10 am – 1 pm\, Hybrid (in-person attendance at ACA\, New England\, Lexington\, MA highly recommended)\nMay 9\, 2024\, 10 am – 11:30 am\, Zoom\n\nTrying to decide if this is a good fit for you? We’d say yes if 1) your job includes leadership responsibilities related to decision-making around mental\, emotional\, and social health supports to your camp community; 2) you have started this work or plan to take action by summer 2024; 3) you are excited to openly and honestly share your knowledge and perspectives with other camp in the resource community; 4) you can prioritize and commit to attending the full series of sessions. \nAs space is limited to around 20 participants to ensure meaningful interactions\, we can accommodate one staff member per camp at this time. Participants will receive 14 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation. \nCost:      $269/ACA members; $319/Non-members. (Registration is for the duration of the series – eight sessions in total.) \nREGISTER HERE!\n 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. \nAbout the Facilitator \nNick Teich\, PhD\, LCSW\, runs Fairwinds Camp Consulting\, where he trains and consults with camps on a myriad of issues. In 2009 Nick started Harbor Camps\, and\, over the next 13 years\, oversaw the purchase and renovation of its own lakefront property and grew it to more than 800 campers each summer. Nick has a master’s degree in social work from Boston College and a doctorate in social policy from Brandeis University. \nNick began his overnight camping career in Maine at the age of 10\, where he subsequently became a CIT\, counselor\, and a member of the camp leadership. Prior to overnight camp\, he was a day camper in NY. Nick is a member of the ACA-New England Board of Directors and Maine Summer Camps.  He lives in the Boston area with his wife and two daughters.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/resource-community-series-mesh-systems-and-supports-at-camp/
LOCATION:ACA\, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Newer Camp Directors
DESCRIPTION:Resource Community Series:\nNewer Camp Directors (200-Level)\n **While the first session has passed\, we still welcome new registrations to begin with the group in November.** \nFor camp professionals with 1-4 summers of camp director experience\n(Both day and resident camp directors are welcome! As space is limited to around 20 participants\, we can only accommodate one director per camp at this time.) \nWe 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. \nTopics will be flexible based on the group’s needs/interests\, but discussions in prior years have included: \n\nBuilding & supporting your team: recruiting\, hiring\, compensation & benefits\, retention\, training\, evaluation\nBehind-the-scenes: risk management\, budgeting\, technology\, marketing\nBeing a leader: time management\, hard decisions\nMental\, emotional\, and social health (MESH): policies\, best practices\, resources\, self-care\nCamp culture and tradition: exploring the “why\,” innovating\nParent engagement: handbooks\, communication\, recruitment\n\nEmily Golinsky\, Founder of Bright Moose Training\, Consulting & Advocacy\, former Executive Director at Camp Starfish and a member of ACA\, New England’s New Camp Director Workshop faculty\, 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! \nThis series is not designed to be a how-to\, but an interactive discussion-based opportunity for directors looking to build their professional network and resource sharing as leaders. Sessions will not be recorded. For 2023-2024\, there will be two sessions in-person (one local to Lexington\, MA and one at the New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH) and six Zoom sessions. Exact session dates will be confirmed soon: \n\nOctober 10\, 2023\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – In-person\, ACA\, New England offices\, 80 Westview Street\, Lexington\, MA\nNovember 14\, 2023\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nDecember 12\, 2023\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nJanuary 9\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFebruary 13\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nMarch 21/22/23\, 2024\, In-person during ACANE conference in Manchester\, NH (90 minutes\, exact day & time TBD)\nApril 9\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nMay 7\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\n\nTrying 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 director-level role for 1-4 summers\, 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; and being involved with strategic business decisions for your camp/organization. \n 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.\n Cost:      $269/ACA members; $319/Non-members. (Registration is for the duration of the series – eight sessions in total.) \nREGISTER HERE!\n  \n\nAbout the Facilitator  \nEmily Golinsky is the Founder of Bright Moose\, LLC\, which provides training\, coaching\, consultation and professional development to camps\, organizations and individuals guided by the motto “Help Others Shine Bright!” Her professional background includes over two decades of year-round and summer camp leadership in both day and residential environments for children in crisis\, special needs youth\, and traditional campers\, including 15 years as Executive Director at Camp Starfish (NH). Emily is a regular presenter at conferences and is active in ACA\, New England\, where she is a Lead Visitor\, conference committee member\, and member of the Faculty for the New Camp Directors Workshop. Emily is on the Board of Directors for NHCamps and is a contributor to Camping Magazine\, ParentingNH\, the Project Real Job Blog\, and the Day Camp Pod. She holds a BS in Health Psychology and an MS in Camp Administration and Leadership. She is also an education advocate for youth with special needs and a certified Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Emily’s sense of humor and genuine warm connection to individuals comes through in her facilitation style. Fair warning: she is an avid collector of terribly awesome puns.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/resource-community-series-newer-camp-directors/
LOCATION:ACA\, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T113000
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Business of Camp
DESCRIPTION:Resource Community Series:\nBusiness of Camp (200-Level)\n **While the first session has passed\, we still welcome new registrations to begin with the group in November.** \nHave you been in a leadership role at camp for several years (think executive director\, CEO\, COO\, camp director)\, understand at least the fundamentals of “business of camp\,” and are interested in digging deeper to intentionally explore these areas with colleagues? If so\, this resource community is for you! Discussion topics will include: \n\nBudgeting and finances\,\nRisk management\,\nHuman resource management\,\nStrategic planning\, and\nMarketing and camper recruitment\n\nThrough a series of monthly facilitated discussions (October to May)\, you’ll share and get feedback from others\, troubleshoot challenges\, and explore new ideas and tactics in a safe and professional space. Nick Teich\, PhD\, LCSW\, founder and former CEO of Harbor Camps and owner of Fairwinds Consulting\, LLC\, will moderate the group. His role will be to encourage participant-led discussions\, provide resources\, and offer observations and insights\, while keeping the conversation and session flow going! \nThis series is not designed to be a how-to\, but an interactive\, live\, discussion-based opportunity for camp leaders looking to build their network and grow their skills. Sessions will not be recorded. There will be two sessions in-person (one local to Lexington\, MA and one at the New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH)\, one hybrid opportunity\, and five Zoom sessions. The schedule is as follows: \n\nOctober 5\, 2023\, 10 am – 1 pm\, In-Person\, ACA\, New England offices\, 80 Westview Street\, Lexington\, MA\nNovember 2\, 2023\, 9:30 am – 11 am\, Zoom\nDecember 7\, 2023\, 9:30 am – 11 am\, Zoom\nJanuary 4\, 2024\, 9:30 am – 11 am\, Zoom\nFebruary 15\, 2024\, 9:30 am – 11 am\, Zoom\nMarch 21/22/23\, 2024\, In-person at ACANE conference in Manchester\, NH\, 90 minutes (day/time TBD)\nApril 11\, 2024\, 10 am – 1 pm\, Hybrid (in-person attendance at ACA\, New England in Lexington\, MA highly recommended)\,\nMay 2\, 2024\, 9:30 am – 11 am\, Zoom\n\nCost:      $269/ACA members; $319/Non-members. (Registration is for the duration of the series – eight sessions in total.) \nREGISTER HERE!\nTrying to decide if this is a good fit for you? We’d say yes if your job responsibilities include overseeing several of the bullet points listed above and you can prioritize and commit to attending the full series of sessions. Day and overnight camp staff are all welcome.\nAs 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 14 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation.\nIf 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.\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nNick Teich\, PhD\, LCSW\, runs Fairwinds Camp Consulting\, where he trains and consults with camps on a myriad of issues. In 2009 Nick started Harbor Camps\, and\, over the next 13 years\, oversaw the purchase and renovation of its own lakefront property and grew it to more than 800 campers each summer. Nick has a master’s degree in social work from Boston College and a doctorate in social policy from Brandeis University. \nNick began his overnight camping career in Maine at the age of 10\, where he subsequently became a CIT\, counselor\, and a member of the camp leadership. Prior to overnight camp\, he was a day camper in NY. Nick is a member of the ACA-New England Board of Directors and Maine Summer Camps.  He lives in the Boston area with his wife and two daughters.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/resource-community-series-business-of-camp/
LOCATION:ACA\, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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