American Camp Association New England

CPR for the Professional Rescuer Blended Learning 6.16.22
2022-06-16 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ACA New England Office, 80 Westview St, Lexington, MA, 02421
Details Coming Soon…Stay tuned

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
2022-06-17 09:00 - 14:00 | ACA New England Office, 80 Westview St, Lexington, MA, 02421
The Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. This class is taught in an in person format.
Upon successful completion, a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED is issued.

Additional Information

Course will be held in person.

Contact Us

Questions?
Elizabeth Snell
781-541-6080
elizabeth@acanewengland.org

Outdoor Living Skills Staff Workshop
2022-06-17 09:00 - 2022-06-19 16:30 | Wyonegonic Camps, 215 Wyonegonic Road, Denmark, ME, 04022
Camp staff who are teaching Outdoor Living Skills and Campcraft are encouraged to attend. Join us as we intertwine curriculum review of the skills and skill levels as introduced in the Art of Outdoor Living book published by The Maine Summer Camps (MSC) member organization. Staff teaching curriculum for Junior Maine Woodsman, Maine Woodsman and Junior Maine Guide will find this particularly helpful.
We will provide time for instruction and practice of skills to build instructor confidence and will cover teaching methods and some nature/natural history. Safety and proper care and use of equipment while used in the outdoors will be emphasized. For more details on skills covered and goals, Click to view the WYO – 3 day OLS Clinic curriculum.

There will be one outdoor overnight campsite experience on the Wyonegonic property including outdoor cooking and encampment. Participants should bring their personal gear and their copy of The Art of Outdoor Living (books will be available for purchase at cost of $34). Food and group campsite materials including tents are provided. Canoeing and first aid skills are not included in this training.
Instructors: Ginny Geyer and Katie Curtis. Both are Junior Maine Guide testers, experienced instructors and Katie is a Registered Maine Guide.
Dates: Friday June 17 9:00am – Sunday June 19 4:30pm
Cost: $130. (Books can be purchased for $34 for participants who do not have their own copy.)
Certification: This is not a certification course. At the end of the workshop, participants will be provided with a checklist of skills covered and written feedback from the instructors that can be provided to Camp Directors. This is an example of documentation that can be added to a participants documented experience and staff skills verification for specialized activities (ACA standards ST.8 and ST.33).

Lifeguard Training & ARC Certification Course For Pools, Waterfronts & Open Water
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-21 | Camp Quinebarge, 100 Sibley Rd, Moultonborough, NH, 03254
For details, see the following handout: Lifeguard Training & ARC Certification Course For Pools, Waterfronts & Open Water

Executive Functioning at Camp: Teaching and Fostering Independence
2022-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Now that the live session date has passed, you can still register to receive the recording, which can be viewed through June 20, 2022.
ACA, New England Spring E-Session Series
Attending the New England Camp Conference? Receive 20% off any of the following e-session registrations – email Kerry for the promo code.
Buy four, get one free! Register for four e-sessions, and email Kerry to get a fifth session for free (you can use this all for yourself or mix and match staff from your camp

Executive Functioning at Camp: Teaching and Fostering Independence
Provide the language of what Executive Functioning really is and some expected developmental milestones (often, young staff can expect more than campers are developmentally capable of doing and this leads to conflict); Provide some examples of where you might predict issues with EF to impede camp participation; Recommendations for how to teach executive functioning at camp and tools to use in the environment and certain activities to build camper independence
Tuesday, May 17, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET, E-Session on Zoom
Cost: 25$ for individual ACA members; $40 for non-members
This session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees who are unable to join live to watch for 30 days.

About the Presenters:

Elise Wulff, MGH Aspire
Elise Wulff has over 10 years of experience collaborating with and supporting the neurodiverse population, their families, and professionals in both public and private settings. A veteran of the specialized camp world, Elise helps programs develop, implement, and refine staff training modules for such topics as inclusion practices, behavior management, social skills development, stress management, and self-awareness strategies in the camp setting. Elise combines her teaching experience with research-supported social-emotional interventions to help camps reach their own goals of supporting the Whole Camper. In addition, Elise oversees year-round programming that includes groups, parent coaching, professional development, curriculum design.

New Camp Director Workshop
2022-06-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Berkshire Parnters Blue Hill Club, 15 Talbot Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02124, United States
The ACA New England New Camp Director Workshop, or NCDW, is specifically designed for camp directors with 4 years or less of camp administration experience. In a small, supportive atmosphere, we will discuss the many tools needed for running a successful day or resident camp. Learn from the pros about everything from staff hiring to working with parents, from dealing with children to handling the everyday situations and issues that are an inevitable part of your life at camp. A team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops and provide invaluable materials and hands-on training scenarios. Participants will walk away from this in person course with New England-specific information, connections and resources.
Cost: Members $80 / Non-member $105

April/May Meetings with MA Department of Health
Join MCA and the MA Department of Health for one of two sessions for Massachusetts Camps!
MADPH will cover regulation updates and other important licensing information pertinent to all Massachusetts camps.
Meetings are at Cedar Hill in Waltham on April 28 from 9:30am – 12pm, and at Camp Winadu in Pittsfield May 3 from 10am – 2pm.

Click here to register for April 28 at Cedar Hill.

Click here to see registration information for May 3 at Camp Winadu

Coffee & Camp Chat: The Third Season
2022-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
What better way to kickoff the weekend than to grab a cup of coffee (or your AM beverage of choice) and talk shop with friends in the camp community.

WHAT: Coffee and Camp Chat is a FREE drop-in/office hours type of opportunity

WHEN: Every other Friday starting September 9 through the start of Camp, from 10AM-11AM

WHERE: ACA, New England Zoom

WHY: For folks to ask questions, share stories/concerns, connect with peers, troubleshoot problems, or simply hear what’s going on in other camp bubbles.

HOW: This is the easy part. There’s no pre-registration necessary. Mark your calendars with the following dates and save this link: Coffee & Camp Chats (Zoom Link)

If you ever have questions, information, requests, etc. regarding Coffee & Camp Chats, please email bud@acanewengland.org

Fall Resident Camp Tours
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-14 | New Hampshire
2022 September Resident Camp Tours
Camp Brookwoods and Deer Run – Alton NH
ACA, New England is excited to bring its Resident Camp Tours back in 2022 and we are heading to New Hampshire!
These tours offer attendees a chance to visit five overnight camps in two days, September 13 & 14, 2022. This year’s tours will be hosted by Camp Brookwoods/Deer Run, Camp Kabeyun, Camp Hale, Camp Tecumseh, and Camp Robindel.
Camp Tecumseh – Moultonborough NH

This is a great opportunity to see a variety of camp properties, experience how other organizations run their programs and facilities, re-energize by networking with peers, discuss lessons learned and hot topics from the past summer, and gain new ideas as your off-season planning begins.
Kabeyun Camp -Alton NH

The $179/member; $199/non-member registration fee includes two lunches and one happy hour with snacks. Travel, lodging, breakfast, and dinner are not included.

We will kick off at Camp Brookwoods mid-morning on Tuesday, September 13 and expect to finish at Camp Robindel on Wednesday, September 14 around 2:30 pm. Click HERE for the agenda.
Camp Robindel – Moultonborough NH

To register for the 2022 Resident Camp Tours, please click HERE. Registration fees are based on individual membership status.
Registration closes on Wednesday, September 7. After that, please call ACA, New England at 781-541-6080 to see if we can accommodate you joining us! We kindly request no day-of walk-in registrations.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/email prior to the start of the event.
Camp Hale – Sandwich NH

Thank you to our sponsors, Anchor Industries and Stickersandmore.com, for supporting these tours and their ongoing support of ACA, New England and its members.

Overnight Accommodations
ACA, New England has secured a hotel block for attendees at Fireside Inn & Suites in Gilford, NH for the evening of Tuesday, September 13.
Deluxe rooms are $129.99/night + tax and King Suites are $169.99/night + tax. Reservations include a complimentary Grab & Go breakfast.
To book, call 603-293-7526 and mention ACA. Rate available until block is full or September 5, 2022.
Additional hotel options are available nearby in Gilford and Laconia, or you could also look on the other side of the lake in Wolfeboro or slightly further north in Moultonborough.

Questions? Please reach out to Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development, kerry@acanewengland.org, 781-541-6080 ext.104.

Office Hours
2022-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Office Hours Zoom Room
Every other Wednesday, Bud’s opening a Zoom room for any and all to swing by, ask a question, chat, etc. imagine college office hours without the homework or written essays.
Have an idea? Bring it.
Have questions? Ask it.
Have a suggestion? Send it!
Whatever the situation, we’re here.
PUT THE REMINDER ON YOUR CALENDAR AND BOOKMARK THE ZOOM LINK

Topic du jour
9/28: ACA’s Find-a-Camp listings

So, You Wanna Work in Camping?
2022-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Not everyone who “works in camping” necessarily works at a camp. There are many ways to continue, grow, or explore a career in camping. If you’ve ever thought about a career in camping, EPIC, New England invites you to an hour of chats with a group of full-time camp professionals. Not all paths to camp-life looks the same. Join us as we explore the experiences and lessons garnered from the diverse world of a “career in camping”.

FREE TO ACA MEMBERS (Not a member, Try out ACA Membership FOR FREE!)

We’re excited the following are sharing their time and perspectives with us on Wednesday September 28 from 3pm-4pm EDT:

Lisa Fortenberry – Camp Harbor View
Mike Fried – CCUSA
Megan Lynch – Camp Aldersgate (EPIC Committee)
Maggie McDonald – The Redwoods Group
Dan Emmons – Kingsley Pines Camp

Registrants will receive an email with Zoom link 24-hours prior to the event. Should you have any questions, issues, requests, etc. please contact bud@acanewengland.org.

Emerging Professionals In Camping, New England is a group within ACA, New England that aims to support up-and-coming talent within the New England camp community as well as facilitate conversations and opportunities among the people who typically fill “EPIC” roles at their camp. Learn more about EPIC, New England and how to get connected HERE.

Newer Camp Director Resource Community (October '22 - May '23)
2022-10-06
Newer Camp Director Resource Community
(October 2022 – May 2023)
For camp professionals with 1-4 summers of camp director experience
Both day and resident camp directors are welcome!
As space is limited, we can only accommodate one director 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.
While topics are flexible based on the group’s needs/interests, discussions in prior years have included (but were not limited to) the following:

Building & supporting your team: recruiting, hiring, compensation & benefits, retention, training, evaluation
Behind-the-scenes: risk management, budgeting, technology, marketing
Being a leader: time management, hard decisions
Mental, emotional, and social health (MESH): policies, best practices, resources, self-care
Camp culture and tradition: exploring the “why,” innovating
Parent engagement: handbooks, communication, recruitment

We may ask you to spend 10-15 minutes thinking about a prompt or doing a brief exercise before each meeting. However, we know your time is valuable, so most of the “work” will take place during session meetings.
Emily 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!
When and where: For 2022-2023, we will offer a hybrid series with two in-person sessions; one meet-up at the New England Camp Conference, and six Zoom sessions on the following Thursday dates and times:

Thursday, October 6, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, in-person ACA, New England office, 80 Westview Street, Lexington, MA (outdoors; no virtual option)
Thursday, November 3, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Zoom
Thursday, December 8, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Zoom
Thursday, January 5, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Zoom
Thursday, February 9, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Zoom
Thursday, March 2, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Zoom
March 30, 31, or April 1, in-person meet-up at the New England Camp Conference for those attending, day and time TBD
Thursday, April 13, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, in-person ACA, New England office, 80 Westview Street, Lexington, MA
Thursday, May 4, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Zoom

Who: Camp directors with between 1-4 completed summers of camp administrator experience (both day and resident camp directors are welcome!).
This series is not designed to be a how-to, but more an interactive discussion-based opportunity for directors looking to build their professional network and resource sharing as leaders. If you are looking for more skill-based sessions, please reach out to ACA, New England as they may be able to help you identify other opportunities to meet these needs.
Trying to decide if this is a good fit for you? We’d say yes if 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.
As space is limited, only one representative per camp can be accommodated at this time.
Cost: $249/ACA members; $299/Non-members.
Registration is for the duration of the series – nine sessions in total.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the series. Once the series begins, no transfers or substitutions will be permitted.
Participants will receive 15 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation.
Please note: We do not want cost to prohibit a camp professional from joining our event. Should the price of this series be a barrier, please reach out to Kerry Salvo, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options.
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

About the Facilitator
Emily 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.

2022 Fall Virtual Camp Health Conference
2022-10-07 11:00 - 16:30
2022 Fall Virtual Camp Health Conference
Friday October 7, 2022
11-4:30 pm eastern
Cost: $75 ACH Members
$90 Non-ACH Members
Contact Hours: 4 Nursing contact hours
Registration: Opens August 1!
VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND TO REGISTER

Youth Mental Health First Aid (Hybrid Course)
2022-10-12 09:30 - 15:00 | Copper Cannon Camp, 231 Gale River Rd, Bethlehem, NH, 03574
Youth Mental Health First Aid
(HYBRID COURSE: Online pre-work and live in-person course)
This is an 8-hour education program and certification that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Youth Mental Health First Aid uses group activity, role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
This course is offered in a two-part format and both components must be completed to earn your certification:

2.5 hours of pre-work must be completed by Monday, October 10
5.5 hour live, in-person course from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Copper Cannon Camp, 231 Gale River Rd, Bethlehem, NH 03574

Lunch WILL be provided by Copper Cannon. Please be sure to share any dietary restrictions during the registration process.

*Please only register if you can commit to completing both the pre-work and the full in-person session. Because this course results in a certification, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.*
What will participants learn? This course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder.
Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling – rather, participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan. The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth, ages 8-18.
Who should take this course? The course is designed for any adults who regularly interact with adolescents who are ACA, New England members. *We are able to provide this course at a reduced charge due to a grant.*
Who created the course? The National Council for Mental Wellbeing was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the U.S. Mental Health First Aid USA worked with experts at the National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development to develop the youth program.
Instructor:

Katie Gadapee, Director of Administrative Operations, Copper Cannon Camp

When: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (pre-work must be completed by Monday, October 10 for participants to qualify to join the in-person portion of the course).
Where: Copper Cannon Camp, 231 Gale River Rd, Bethlehem, NH 03574
For reference, Copper Cannon Camp is about 1.5 hours north of Manchester, NH, 2.5 hours north of Boston, MA, 2 hours northwest of Raymond, ME, and 2 hours east of Burlington, VT.
Cost: $30 for ACA, New England members/ $60 for non-members.
*We are able to provide this course at a reduced cost due to a grant.*
Register: Click here. You will register through ACA, New England, but additional communication about the course will come from the course instructor/ the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event (provided there is enough time for that individual to complete the mandatory pre-work).
Once you register through ACA, New England, you will receive an email with additional details on how to access the pre-work through the Mental Health First Aid Portal. Please allow time to receive that email. All pre-work must be completed by Friday, December 10 to ensure you are qualified to attend the in-person component of the program.
A minimum of 6 and maximum participants is required for the program to run.
Questions, reach out to Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

Learnings from the Field: Tiered Pricing
2022-10-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
We have been listening and a topic that many of you are interested in is pricing, so, ACA, New England is putting together panel around tiered pricing.
Learnings from the Field sessions are designed for YOU to hear from camps doing this work in the field. We are not experts, but practitioners. So, come to hear and learn from others and pose questions you might have.
What is tiered pricing? Is it something that you want to learn more about or have been considering for your camp? Join us to hear from four different New England camps who have tiered pricing programs in place. There will be time for your questions too!
Our panelists will be:

Meghan Haslam, Director of Camp and Teen Programs, Mass Audubon Metro West (MA)
Tim Hughes, Executive Director, Horton Center (NH)
Denise Learned, Executive Director/CEO, Camp Hazen YMCA (CT)
Abby Lovshin-Smith, Director, Brown Ledge Camp (VT)

Cost: FREE for members, $25 for non-members (membership is based on individual member status)
Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent a few days prior to the live panel.
Registration fees are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another attendee from your camp/organization by emailing kerry@acanewengland.org before the start of the program.
Please plan to join us live for these sessions! If you cannot join live, please register and email kerry@acanewengland.org to request a copy of the recording, which will be viewable for 30 days following the event.
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

2022 ACA Staffing Summit
2022-10-24 - 2022-10-26 | Zoom
2022 ACA Staffing Summit

ACA Inc., ACA, New York and New Jersey, and ACA, New England are proud to present the 2022 Staffing Summit.
The 2022 Staffing Summit will feature critical learning, speaker panels, roundtables and engaging sessions spanning three days. The virtual delivery of the conference increases the benefits of convenience and value while preserving the great networking and timely information which are hallmarks of ACA conferences. We will share practical solutions around addressing the staffing shortage, innovative ways to recruit staff and best practices for staff retention.
The 2022 Staffing Summit will offer 45 sessions on out of the box ways to connect with staff, virtual job fairs and interviewing, recruiting specialized staff, and so much more. Session recordings will be available to attendees for one month following the conference. Each day will have featured speakers, keynote presentations from industry thought leaders and networking opportunities to share resources and ideas. Don’t miss one of the most important events of the season!

Type
Early-Bird
Regular

Member
$50
$75

Nonmember
$100
$150

Student/EPIC Member
$25
$60

Student/EPIC Nonmember
$45
$80

FOR FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT: 2022 ACA Staffing Summit

Accreditation Process Workshop 11/9/22
2022-11-09 09:30 - 12:30 | ACA New England Office, 80 Westview St, Lexington, MA, 02421
Formerly the Standards Course, this workshop is designed for camp representatives who are preparing for accreditation visits.. The course is appropriate for those who are new to the accreditation process AND those who have been part of an accreditation visit or completed standards training in the past. Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes the workshop on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be on site a significant amount of time during the camp season and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit. This course will be held in perosn at the ACA New England Office in Lexington, Ma.

Associate Visitor Course
2022-11-10 09:00 - 18:00 | Brookwoods / Deer Run, 34 Camp Brookwoods Rd, Alton, NH, 03809
ACA New England needs YOU as a visitor! Join us for our next Associate Visitor Course.
ACA’s Associate Visitor course helps participants identify the purpose and structure of ACA’s accreditation programs and understand the steps of the process at the camp, section, and national levels. Participants become familiar with the legal implications of visitor actions, as well as develop skills in gathering information, making compliance decisions, and consistently applying the standards in a variety of situations. This course stresses the awareness and acceptance of the intent of the standards to represent accepted practices of organized camping.
This course will be held In-Person with local COVID precautions in place.

Accreditation Courses
2022-11-15
Specific dates and location to be out soon!
ACA New England is working with our Instructors to plan out the Courses for the 2022 – 2023 year.
We know you want to start planning! The following is a general schedule, and specific dates will be posted soon!
Questions? Email Elizabeth
In person Accreditation Process Workshops
October, November 9, February and March 29
Virtual Accreditation Process Workshops
December and January
Associate Visitor Trainings (For those looking to become ACA, Visitors)
November, Alton New Hampshire
April, Chester Connecticut

HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - November 2022
2022-11-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Throughout the “off season”, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts, questions, information, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping.
Follow ACA, New England on Instagram @acanewengland for details as each Hot Topics approaches.

Emerging Professionals In Camping

Emerging Professionals In Camping (EPIC) is a kindred group within the American Camp Association for counselors, staff, and other camp professionals to connect and grow their careers in camping.
In January 2019, a group of emerging professionals in New England camping gathered at the ACA, New England office in Lexington, MA. Since then, EPIC, New England has continued to provide support, connections, and opportunities for anyone making that move into a camp career or taking another step towards their goals in the industry.
If you are someone passionate about a career in camping or a current camp pro looking for more growth and development, you are EPIC.

Accreditation Process Workshop 12/9/22
2022-12-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Formerly the Standards Course, this workshop is designed for camp representatives who are preparing for accreditation visit. The course is appropriate for those who are new to the accreditation process AND those who have been part of an accreditation visit or completed standards training in the past. Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes the workshop on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be on site a significant amount of time during the camp season and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit. This course will be held Virtually.

HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - December 2022
2022-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

EPIC, New England's POST-2022 Holiday Hang
2023-01-13 13:00 - 15:30 | ACA New England Office, 80 Westview St, Lexington, MA, 02421
***Due to weather impacting most registrants’ travel, this event was postponed from the original December 16 date. Registration is open again, and we look forward to connecting with you and other EPICs in New England soon!***

2022 2023 EPIC, New England POST-Holiday Hang
Past Holiday Hangs have been online. However, the EPIC, New England Committee is meeting at the office in the morning. We figured this would be a great opportunity with a base of people together to see if any other EPICs were looking to connect. Folks are encouraged to arrive when they can and leave then they need to. Our main goal is making new and fostering current connections throughout the camp community.

We have refreshments.
We have networking conversation topics and games on the ready.
We have a space for you and a friend.
The goal of this is networking and camp chat. There’s no official program, but there are some agenda items (fun stuff. Bring a positive vibe and a smile).
We want to gather EPICs and help people make connections.

What: An opportunity to meet other Emerging Professionals in Camping and have fun
Where: ACA, New England HQ – 80 Westview St. Lexington, MA 02421
When: 1/13 between 1pm – 3:30pm
Why: Camp people need one another, and the EPIC network provides an incredible resource for folks who are active.
How: register through the button above or the link in this sentence (for free)

Got questions, comments, requests, etc. contact bud@acanewengland.org

Child Mental Health
2023-01-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
*THIS COURSE HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! WE STILL HAVE SPACE IN THE 2/1 YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION SESSION. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THAT PROGRAM.*
Child Mental Health
Through activities, role-play, video, and demonstrations, participants will spend 90 mins gaining a baseline understanding of the difference between mental health and mental illness, exploring the stigma of mental health, learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a camper who may be developing a mental health challenge, and creating a plan to help.
Each e-session is limited to 25 camps/programs. Your camp’s registration will come with two seats.
We highly recommend you join us live for the most robust and engaging experience. If you are unable to do so, the recording will be made available to registered attendees for 15 days following the live e-session.
This course will be presented by trainers from the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston (the Center) as part of its Emotional Backpack Project. For more information about the Emotional Backpack project, you can visit here. The Center serves as a “living laboratory” for incubating innovative, cost-effective and replicable best practices to improve the behavioral health of students by facilitating collective action; providing highly specialized professional development opportunities, technical assistance and community education; and conducting research, advocacy, and policy analysis.
We encourage you to join both this training and the Youth Suicide Prevention Training module on February 1, however you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another.
About the trainers:
Keenisha Protho is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas with 10 plus years of experience in the field of social work. Originally from Northwest Indiana, Keenisha started her career as a contracted case manager working with families who lost their children to Child Protective Services to regain custody of their children in 2012. Keenisha received a Bachelor and Maters of Social Work from Indiana University. Over the years, Keenisha has gained a wealth of knowledge in her experience as a Family Support Specialist, CPS case worker, Advocacy Coordinator, Community Educator, PRN therapist and Behavior Specialist. As a Professional Development Specialist, Keenisha enjoys training school personnel and other youth interfacing staff and agencies on topics such as youth mental health and youth suicide prevention.
Sharifa J. Charles serves as a Professional Development Specialist for the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America – Greater Houston. She is charged with creating and providing high impact, enriching and culturally sensitive mental and behavioral health professional development opportunities to school districts and community organizations throughout the city of Houston. To date, she has provided mental and behavioral health trainings in over 25 districts, countless youth serving organizations across the Greater Houston Area. Ms. Charles has also been deployed to Hurricane ravaged communities like Bay County Florida and the United States Virgin Islands to provide professional development trainings to counselors and first responders. Throughout her professional career, Sharifa has proudly worked for or collaborated with countless CBOS, government agencies and NGOs. She brings an extensive background in program implementation, capacity building, training and facilitation within diverse vulnerable populations throughout the City of Houston and beyond.

When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ET
Where: Online, via Zoom
Cost: $60 for ACA, New England members/ $85 for non-members. *Each registration comes with two seats for your camp/program. You can select the two participants during the check-out process. Registration of the first person from the camp/organization is based off of individual membership status.
Register: THIS COURSE HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! WE STILL HAVE SPACE IN THE 2/1 YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION SESSION. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THAT PROGRAM. Please register first person at the FIRST PERSON rate and then the additional person as SECOND PERSON (no additional charge).
We encourage you to join both this training and the Youth Suicide Prevention Training module on February 1, however you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/program prior to the start of the event.
Questions, reach out to Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

CCA Presents - Staff Training
2023-01-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 565 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT, 06278
January CCA Program- Staffing
Join the Connecticut Camping Association in learning with Kim Aycock

Accreditation Process Workshop 1/23/23
2023-01-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Camp Ketcha, 336 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074
This course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process.
Every camp being visited in 2023 must have at least one person who completes this course on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be engaged in on-site operations during the camp season, and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit.
Participants feel excited, engaged, and ready to manage the accreditation process for their camp. They know where to find and how to use information, resources, and technology provided by ACA. They can navigate the Accreditation Process Guide v.2019 to understand compliance and applicability of standards, including how to maintain accreditation through the visit and non-visit years and the purpose and steps of preparing written documentation.
This course will be In Person
*Multiple people from a camp are encouraged to take this course.

What's the Buzz On Covid at Camp in 2023
2023-01-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
What’s the Buzz on COVID Preparations for Summer 2023? Peer Discussion Session
As you all prepare for summer 2023, we know many of you continue to think about how you’ll handle COVID protocols and communicate that to your staff and families. Will you require vaccinations? Testing? What other non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) are you considering?
We have heard it can be helpful to hear what other friends and colleagues are thinking about, discuss timelines for decision-making, and even problem-solve challenges as a group.
So, come join us for an open forum discussion around how you and your camp are approaching COVID protocols for the upcoming camp season. ACA, New England staff will be there to guide/facilitate the conversation, but this will be a participant-led discussion.
Come prepared to have your videos on, ask questions, and engage in dialogue with your peers.
When: Monday, January 30, 11 am – 12 pm ET
Where: Zoom
Cost: FREE for ACA members; $25 for non-members
Registration Link
Because this session is based on real-time dialogue, it will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live.
Questions? Contact Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA, New England, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.

HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - January 2023
2023-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

Youth Suicide Prevention Training
2023-02-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
Youth Suicide Prevention Training
*This session is now FULL and registration is CLOSED.*
Based on three SAMHSA Nationally Recognized Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) youth suicide prevention programs, this training uses video, discussion and role-play to enable participants to feel comfortable identifying signs and symptoms of youth suicide and how to assist a camper who may be suicidal.
Each e-session is limited to 25 camps/programs. Your camp’s registration will come with two seats.
We highly recommend you join us live for the most robust and engaging experience. If you are unable to do so, the recording will be made available to registered attendees for 15 days following the live e-session.
This course will be presented by trainers from the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston (the Center) as part of its Emotional Backpack Project. For more information about the Emotional Backpack project, you can visit here. The Center serves as a “living laboratory” for incubating innovative, cost-effective and replicable best practices to improve the behavioral health of students by facilitating collective action; providing highly specialized professional development opportunities, technical assistance and community education; and conducting research, advocacy, and policy analysis.
We encourage you to join both this training and the Child Mental Health module on January 18, however you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another.
About the trainers:
Keenisha Protho is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas with 10 plus years of experience in the field of social work. Originally from Northwest Indiana, Keenisha started her career as a contracted case manager working with families who lost their children to Child Protective Services to regain custody of their children in 2012. Keenisha received a Bachelor and Maters of Social Work from Indiana University. Over the years, Keenisha has gained a wealth of knowledge in her experience as a Family Support Specialist, CPS case worker, Advocacy Coordinator, Community Educator, PRN therapist and Behavior Specialist. As a Professional Development Specialist, Keenisha enjoys training school personnel and other youth interfacing staff and agencies on topics such as youth mental health and youth suicide prevention.
Sharifa J. Charles serves as a Professional Development Specialist for the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America – Greater Houston. She is charged with creating and providing high impact, enriching and culturally sensitive mental and behavioral health professional development opportunities to school districts and community organizations throughout the city of Houston. To date, she has provided mental and behavioral health trainings in over 25 districts, countless youth serving organizations across the Greater Houston Area. Ms. Charles has also been deployed to Hurricane ravaged communities like Bay County Florida and the United States Virgin Islands to provide professional development trainings to counselors and first responders. Throughout her professional career, Sharifa has proudly worked for or collaborated with countless CBOS, government agencies and NGOs. She brings an extensive background in program implementation, capacity building, training and facilitation within diverse vulnerable populations throughout the City of Houston and beyond.
When: Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ET
Where: Online, via Zoom.
Cost: $60 for ACA, New England members/ $85 for non-members. *Each registration comes with two seats for your camp/program. You can select the two participants during the check-out process. Registration of the first person from the camp/organization is based off of individual membership status.
Register: *This session is now FULL and registration is CLOSED.*
We encourage you to join both this training and the Child Mental Health module on January 18, however you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/program prior to the start of the event.
Questions, reach out to Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

Camp Wildfire Discussion Group
2023-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Please join the conversation on the wildfire threat to camps. We will discuss mitigation grants, legislative issues and discuss preparedness topics from the recent ACA, Wildfire Symposium.
This event is provided at no cost to participants with the support of our Business Affiliates. Learn more about them in the ACA Buyers Guide.

Google Ad Grants 101: From Application to Launch
2023-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Google Ad Grants 101: From Application to Launch
Qualifying nonprofits can access up to $10,000 per month in search ads shown on Google.com. In this session, Holly and Jennifer will walk you through the application process, explain some of the fine print and share tips on Ad Grant best practices.
What to bring with you to the session:

Your nonprofit EIN
Your camp’s business address associated with your EIN
Your TechSoup account information. If you don’t have one already, create an account before the session
Access to the main email address associated with your camp (This is to receive communication from Google about the Ad Grant request. Info@ or admin@ emails are usually good. We advise against using a personal email because it can lead to access issues in the future if there are staff changes.)

When: Monday, February 6, 11 am – 12 pm ET
Where: Zoom
Cost: $20 for members; $30 for non-members
Register for more than one of the Online Tools series (Google Ads on 2/6, Indeed on 2/13, and TikTok and Reels on 2/27) and receive 25% off using code NE23ONLINE at check-out.
Registration Link
The session will be recorded and available for 30 days if you are unable to join us live.
About the Presenters:
Holly Hearn is an Account Manager who joined the Social Summer Camp (SSC) team in 2019. Her educational background is in digital media, and she has found an interest in ad strategy development since joining SSC. She is skilled in ppc marketing, social media marketing, conversion tracking, creative development and copywriting. Holly’s home base is Austin, Texas but you will often find her working remotely around the country. She enjoys climbing, skiing, meeting new friends, and spending time with her dog, Charlie.
Jennifer Raimondo joined Social Summer Camp as a Social Media Associate in February 2022. Now as an Account Manager, she looks forward to creating ad campaigns and helping clients achieve their enrollment and engagement goals. Jennifer graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a B.A. in English Education. Prior to Social Summer Camp, Jennifer taught English in the United States and Costa Rica. She discovered her passion for digital marketing while managing and creating content for her school’s social media accounts. Due to her background in education, Jennifer has a keen awareness of what parents want for their children and uses that knowledge to produce engaging content and effective ads.
Questions? Contact Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA, New England, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.

Online Tools to Boost Your Camp (series of three e-sessions)
Join ACA, New England for a series of three fast-paced e-sessions on Online Tools to Boost Your Camp in February 2023!

Google Ad Grants 101: From Application to Launch (2/6)
Indeed & How to Hire Online in 2023 (2/13)
TikTok & Instagram Reels: How to Boost Your Social Media Presence (2/27)

Each 45-60-minute session will take folks through a trend or tool that we think can be useful for our camps! The Google Ad session is specifically for non-profits and the other sessions are for anyone. If you can’t join us live, session recordings will be available for 30 days.
Register for one session or multiple sessions. If you register at least one person from your camp/organization for more than one session, use code NE23ONLINE during check-out to get 25% off your registration fees for each session you sign up for.
That means if you’re an ACA member, you can sign up for all three sessions for just $45!
Session presenters Holly Hearn, Jennifer Raimondo, Angela Bersani, and Breanna Roiz are all with Social Summer Camp, a company focused on providing the tools and expertise that summer camps and schools need to build, manage, and monetize social media campaigns.
