American Camp Association New England

Navigating the New Overtime Rules: Ensuring Camp Compliance (RECORDING)
2024-11-04 13:00 - 2024-11-25 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Navigating the New Overtime Rules: Ensuring Camp Compliance
***While the live session has passed, you can register to receive the recording link to view the session after the fact. The recording will be available through December 4, 2024.***
The Department of Labor’s new overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act took effect on July 1, 2024, bringing significant changes for employers across industries. These updates include increases to the salary threshold for highly compensated employees, among other important adjustments. Some of these updates are slated to take effect January 1, 2025.
This session will review the key aspects of the new regulations and provide practical guidance on how camps can ensure ongoing compliance. Whether you’re still adjusting or looking to fine-tune your approach, we’ll help you navigate the post-July 1st requirements effectively.
When: Monday, November 4, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET.
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for ACA members/$25 for non-members.
While ACA, New England is hosting this e-session, camp professionals from all regions are invited to register and attend.
This session will be recorded and the recording will be available for 30 days if you can’t join us live.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.
You will earn 1 CEC for participation in this e-session.

About the presenter:
Rachel Fendell Satinsky is a seasoned attorney concentrating in employment litigation and counseling. Rachel has successfully represented a range of clients, from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups, in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. She has experience with all aspects of litigation including obtaining successful resolutions on summary judgment, at trial, and on appeal. Her litigation and counseling experience spans various industries, including retail, financial services, and healthcare. Rachel also has a focus on the camp industry and is recognized as a leading authority in that field.

Resource Community Series: Non-Profit Camp Leaders
2024-11-18 12:00 - 2024-12-01 13:30 | ACA, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
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.
Are 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.
Many 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.
Discussions will be facilitated by John Tilley around topics identified by the group. Current hot topics include:

What are your camp’s “it factors” and “secret sauce”?,
Navigating the tightropes you balance on,
Fundraising and friendraising,
Working with your board,
Understanding what drives your budget,
Marketing and camper recruitment,
Mitigating risk and insurance,
Camp culture,
Other urgent needs identified by participants

Through 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!
This 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:

Monday, October 21, in-person –10:30 am – 2 pm, YMCA Camp Coniston (24 Coniston Rd, Grantham, NH 03753)
Monday, November 18, Zoom – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm [PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL TIME FOR THIS SESSION]
Monday, December 16, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Monday, January 13, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Monday, February 10, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Monday, March 10, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
March 27/28/29 – In-person informal meet-up during New England Camp Conference in Manchester, NH, exact day/time TBD closer to the program
Monday, 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)
Monday, May 5, Zoom – 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Trying 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.
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
John 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.

Resource Community Series: Day Camp Leaders
2024-11-19 10:00 - 2024-12-01 11:30 | ACA, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
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:

Building & supporting your team: recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, evaluation, retention
Business considerations: risk management, budgeting, marketing
Parent engagement: handbooks, communication, recruitment
Transportation: busing, pick-up/drop-off, field trips
Enrollment management
Behavior management

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:

Tuesday, October 15: In-person kick-off at ACANE office in Lexington, MA, 10 am – 1 pm
Tuesday, November 19: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
Tuesday, December 17: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
Tuesday, January 21: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
Tuesday, February 11: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
Tuesday, March 18: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
March 27 – 29, day/time TBD: Informal 60-minute group meet-up at New England Camp Conference for those who are there
Tuesday, April 15: In-person session at ACANE office in Lexington, MA (or hybrid option via Zoom), 10 am – 1 pm
Tuesday, May 6: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am

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.

Resource Community Series: Independent Overnight Camp Leaders
2024-11-21 10:00 - 2024-12-01 11:30 | ACA, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
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.
Are 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.
While discussions will be led/guided by group needs, possible topics include:

Budgeting and finances,
Maintenance planning,
Risk management,
Marketing and camper recruitment,
Human resources (policies, staffing, benefits),
Increasing non-tuition revenue,
Culture and traditions,
Other topics at the discretion of group members

Through 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!
This 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:

Thursday, 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.]
Thursday, November 21: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
Thursday, December 12: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
Thursday, January 16: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
Thursday, February 13: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
Thursday, March 20: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am
March 27 – 28, day/time TBD: Informal 60-minute group meet-up at New England Camp Conference for those who are there
Thursday, April 17: Hybrid with option to come to ACANE or join via Zoom (moderator to be in-person), 10 am – 1 pm
Thursday, May 8: Zoom, 10 – 11:30 am

Trying 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.
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/members; $319/non-members
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

Dr. 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.

Coffee & Camp Chat - 11/22
2024-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | NH
Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights, swap stories, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas, forge connections, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp!
Send any questions you’d like to address to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation.
ACCESS: C&CC is open to everyone in camping!
