American Camp Association New England

HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - December 2022
2022-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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 - November 2022
2022-11-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

Accreditation Courses
2022-11-15 | MA
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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

2022 Fall Virtual Camp Health Conference
2022-10-07 11:00 - 16:30 | MA
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

Newer Camp Director Resource Community (October '22 - May '23)
2022-10-06 | MA
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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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).

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

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

Archery: National Archery Association Level I Certification
2022-06-16 08:30 - 2022-06-17 19:00 | Wyonegonic Camps, 215 Wyonegonic Road, Denmark, ME, 04022
Instructor: Lucy Morris, New England School of Archery and Supplies
Purpose:

To improve the safety and quality of archery instruction to individuals and small groups in a camp setting
To review archery techniques
To give instructors confidence in teaching
To learn to motivate and vary daily program
To care for equipment and make repairs
To comply with ACA Accreditation Standards and state licensing regulations.

Dates:

Archery Course 1: Thursday June 16th starting at 8:30am – ending by 7:00pm (or when testing is complete)
Archery Course 2: Friday June 17th starting at 8:30am – ending by 7:00pm (or when testing is complete)

Cost: $220
Prerequisites: The minimum age for the Level I course is 15. However, when conducting an archery class, those under the age of 18 are required to have an adult (18+) supervision.
Certification: National Archery Association – Level I. Valid for three years from date of issue.
Note: Full attendance and participation is required. Mandatory online coursework must be completed 2 days prior to attending the in person training. Plan for anywhere from 3-8 hours to complete the pre-course work (time varies based on prior experience or familiarity with material). We plan to release access to the online training 2-3 weeks prior to the in person training.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/AED BL 6.15.22 Skill Session
2022-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | ACA New England Office, 80 Westview St, Lexington, MA, 02421
The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile, desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion, a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.
Online portion MUST be completed prior to the start of the inperson skill session.

Additional Information

Online portion of the course must be compled before skills session.

Contact Us

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

Water Safety & Swim Instruction Course
2022-06-12 | Camp Quinebarge, 100 Sibley Rd, Moultonborough, NH, 03254
For details, see the following handout: Water Safety & Swim Instruction Course

The Grand Re-Opening of The American Summer Camp: Innovation During the Covid-19 Pandemic - sponsored by AMSkier
2022-06-10 | Zoom
Now that the live session date has passed, you can still register to receive the recording, which can be viewed through June 10, 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

The Grand Re-Opening of The American Summer Camp: Innovation During the Covid-19 Pandemic
In 2020, only 18% of summer camps opened, translating into a $16 billion dollar revenue loss, 900,000 lost jobs, and 19.5 million children without camp. However, in 2021, most summer camps opened by modifying operations and programming. This phenomena of innovation has provided a landscape rich in opportunities to identify how the camping industry responds to change and adopts new practices. To identify factors that mediate the success and longevity of camp innovations, a survey built using the Innovation Adoption Behavior Model (IAB) was delivered to camp director’s affiliated with ACA New England. Survey data illustrates how internal and external factors mediate innovation adoption and can be used to inform future decisions in the field.
Thank you to our generous sponsor:
Tuesday, May 10, 11:00 – 12:00 pm ET, E-Session on Zoom
Cost: FREE for individual ACA members; $25 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:
Leslie Donne, Graduate Student, University of New Hampshire
Leslie Doone is a graduate student at the University of New Hampshire, getting a masters in recreation management and policy. She also works for UNH’s CPARC (Community Parks and Recreation Collaborative) lab, as a consultant for local community programming and building projects. During the summers, she spends her summers in Maine working at camp, most recently as a program director. Interested in how innovation drives progress in organizations, she has spent the last two years studying how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected innovation adoption in the summer industry.

Spring Lifeguard Review Course 2022
2022-06-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Dexter Southfield, 20 Newton St, Brookline, MA, 02445
The Lifeguard Review Course is an abbreviated Lifeguarding course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing.
Current certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course.
Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.

Additional Information

Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

Contact Us

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

American Canoe Association, Level I Introduction to Canoeing Instructor
2022-06-07 09:00 - 2022-06-10 17:00, 2022-06-03 09:00 - 2022-06-06 17:00 | Wyonegonic Camps, 215 Wyonegonic Road, Denmark, ME, 04022
We offer canoe instructor training through the American Canoe Association: Level 1 Introduction to Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW, ICE). Participants can choose to include a one day Introduction to Canoeing to help review paddle strokes before the intensive Instructor Workshop. This is strongly encouraged by the instructor.
Please note that all courses are physically demanding and occur in a fresh water lake. The temperatures in June can be extremely cold. We strongly recommend that you bring a wetsuit. Lifeguard Certification is highly recommended for anyone teaching children on the water. Refer to American Camp Association Accreditation Standards for appropriate water sport training requirements.
Instructors: American Canoe Association Instructor Trainers, OLTOA Instructors
American Canoe Association: Level 1 Canoe Instructor with Introduction to Canoeing
Purpose:

To learn or review basic canoe strokes before moving into the instructor level course (includes Intro to Canoeing Skills Course on day 1.) This is strongly recommended for all students and especially for those with minimal paddling experience.
To certify an individual to teach the American Canoe Association Level 1 Introduction to Canoeing curriculum
To gain knowledge of canoe safety
To strengthen teaching skills
To comply with ACA Accreditation Standards

Date Options Intro and Instructor:

Option 1: Canoe Instructor w/Intro Course: Friday June 3rd starting at 9am – Monday June 6th finishing at 5pm
Option 2: Canoe Instructor w/Intro Course: Tuesday June 7th starting at 9am – Friday June 10th finishing at 5pm

Cost: $485 (Intro and Instructor Course)
Please note that the Canoe Instructor training is a full time commitment, including evening classes and coursework.
Prerequisites:

Please note that COVID-19 Vaccination is required by the Canoe Instructors
Minimum Age 18 for American Canoe Association Instructor requirements
Excellent physical condition and strong swimming skills
Current First Aid and CPR certification
We recommend you review the following ACA Instructor Criteria for the Level 1 Introduction to Canoeing Instructor

Certifications: American Canoe Association, Level I Introduction to Canoeing Instructor

Challenge Course Trainings
2022-06-06 - 2022-06-13 | Wyonegonic Camps, 215 Wyonegonic Road, Denmark, ME, 04022
Instructor: Mike Barker – Adventure Mas
This course meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Ropes Facilitator Training. For more information please read this article.
All training also refers to American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation Standards, Association for Challenge Course Technology Standards (ACCT), Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA) and Maine State Licensing Regulations.
Mike and his team at Adventure Mas are also available for building and inspections.
Low Ropes Facilitator
Purpose: Focus is on facilitation techniques for both element/initiative and non-element/initiative challenges as well as safety skills.
Dates: June 10th starting at 9am – June 12th finishing at 5pm
Cost: $335
Certification: Low Ropes Course Facilitator (2 years)
High Ropes Facilitator
Purpose: Learn facilitating techniques for various high elements including equipment, belay skills, safety and rescue techniques. Gain knowledge in risk and course management.
Dates: June 6th starting at 9am – June 9th finishing at 5pm
Cost: $495
Certification: High Ropes Course Facilitator (2 years)
Challenge Course Facilitator
There is a discount price if a participant enrolls in both the High and Low Ropes Facilitator Trainings back to back.
Combined Dates: June 6th – June 12th High and Low Facilitator Training
Cost: $695
Certification: Challenge Course Facilitator (2 years)
Please note that the Ropes training is a full time commitment, including evening classes and coursework.
Climbing Wall Facilitator
Purpose: Learn facilitation techniques, belaying skills and safety for climbing wall structures. Gain knowledge in risk management.
Dates: June 13th starting at 9am finishing at 5pm
Cost: $90

Other Training

Evaluating Camp Aquatics: Evidence Based Swim Lesson Curriculum Progression
2022-06-05 | Zoom
Now that the live session date has passed, you can still register to receive the recording, which can be viewed through June 5, 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

Evaluating Camp Aquatics: Evidence Based Swim Lesson Curriculum Progression
Session participants will learn how to evaluate camp aquatics programming and will learn how to use to data/evidence to evaluate participants in any summer camp program. This session is designed for new camp directors and staff who do not have aquatics or swim lesson programming background. Camp directors and staff will leave with a concrete way to show impact of the swim lesson program.
This session will include information on how to train aquatics staff to track and record data from swim lessons daily in order to maintain records. These evaluation skills will help to gain insight for the future of any camp’s aquatic programming as well as the opportunity to obtain grants and funding.
Tuesday, May, 3 10:30 – 11:30 am 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.
Now that the live session date has passed, you can still register to receive the recording, which can be viewed through June 5, 2022.

About the Presenters:

Lindsey Collins, Camp Director, Circle Program
Lindsey is a highly skilled aquatics professional with 14 years of experience as an American Red Cross Lifeguard and swim instructor. Lindsey has served as Camp Director for Circle Program for 4 years. Because she is committed to diversity and inclusion, Lindsey serves as the Education/Research, Youth Outreach Coordinator for NH PANTHER (Plymouth Area Network To Help End Racism). Lindsey is passionate about nature, traveling, science, and history and being mom. Lindsey has a Bachelor of Arts in US and Latin American History from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Mexican History from Portland State University. Lindsey is a bilingual speaker of English and Spanish and is currently certified in Wilderness First Aid.
