HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - February 2023
2023-02-28 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.

Funding Camp Sustainability
2023-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
A recent research study from Green Camps, The Motivators and Barriers to Camp Sustainability, highlighted several of the biggest barriers camps reported when it comes to “going green.” By far the most consistent is the financial restraints to fund sustainable initiatives. Thus, we’ve decided to host a webinar on “Funding Camp Sustainability.”
In conjunction with this webinar, we will create a resource guide with sample grant templates, a list of foundations that fund this type of work, along with other fundraising tools to help advance your sustainability goals.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is at the forefront of conversation in our society, and we see this webinar as an opportunity to better understand its correlation and causation to the topic of sustainability.
To help build the case to fund camp sustainability you’ll also have the option to complete a free green needs assessment. We will highlight the collected data during the webinar to reinforce the specific needs and opportunities to fund meaningful and long-lasting action to model sustainability for campers and staff.

Accreditation Process Workshop (Virtual) 3/11
2023-03-11 08:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
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 held ONLINE

HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - March 2023
2023-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

New Camp Director Workshop 3/29/23
2023-03-29 08:00 - 18:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St, Manchester, NH, 03101
Are you a new camp director or planning a career in camp ?
Join us for a FAST PACED day focused on the many topics of running camp. Staff training, supervision, hiring, firing, and so many more!
Come prepared to fill your brain and notebook with lots of useful information.
A team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops and provide invaluable materials and hands-on training scenarios.
A boxed lunch is included with this registration. Please select your meal choice on the last page of the registration process.

NE Accreditation Process Workshop 3/29/23
2023-03-29 09:30 - 12:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St, Manchester, NH, 03101
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.

Utilizing Fundraising Volunteers in a New World
2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:15 | Zoom
Utilizing Fundraising Volunteers in a New World
When: Wednesday, April 12, 10 am – 11:15 am ET
Where: Zoom
Cost: $25 for individual ACA members; $40 for non-members
This panel discussion will provide real time examples of the challenges and opportunities facing volunteer-driven, major, capital, and comprehensive campaigns. Speakers will discuss the varying landscape of personal outreach and engagement, effective use of solicitation tools including in today’s more technology-driven world and share candid perspectives on how the capital campaign process has changed over the past decade. The formal session will end after one hour, but anyone with additional questions for the panel may stay for an additional 15 minutes.
Session Moderator:

John Lanham, VP/Campaign Director, Demont Associates

Session Panelists:

Craig MacDonnell, Board Chair at the Timanous Foundation (ME)
Heather Plati, Executive Director at Camp O-AT-KA (ME)
Peter Gregory, Campaign Executive Committee Member at Hale Education (MA)
Tori Robertson, Not-for-profit Volunteer, Leader, and Fundraiser at Keewaydin Foundation (VT) and others

Questions? Contact Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA, New England, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080.
If you can’t join live, this session will be recorded and available for viewing for 30 days.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.
About the speakers:
John Lanham, VP/Campaign Director, Demont Associates: After working with the international nonprofit organization, Up with People, John Lanham joined Demont Associates in the fall of 2016. At Up with People, he managed partner relations with community sponsors including the International Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity, The University of Arizona, and numerous public schools and local governments. Since joining Demont, in and through a pandemic John has provided campaign services to Camp O-AT-KA, The Timanous Foundation, Keewaydin Foundation, Hale Education as well as to other youth, education and conservation not-for-profit organizations. John manages fundraising campaigns ranging from $3,000,000 to $40,000,000, while overseeing daily operations of the company. John resides in Saco, ME. He enjoys running, reading, live concerts, a good movie and volunteers as a Big for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine.
Peter Gregory: Peter Gregory grew up in Westwood, MA. He discovered Hale’s Education’s 1,150 acres of nature and trails as a college student (Connecticut College) who was using them for runs in preparation for Crew season. In the late 80’s his cousin, Elisha, asked that he get involved with Hale. He is motivated to support Hale with time, talent and treasure because he likes helping inner city children and thinks the staff has done a great job with measured, thoughtful growth. Peter currently serves on Hale’s Corporate Board and continues to lend his time, talent and treasure on Hale’s $46M campaign as a volunteer, member of the Campaign Cabinet, and critical leader on the Campaign Executive Committee.
Craig MacDonnell: Craig MacDonnell has been the Timanous Foundation Board Chair since 2016. He is an experienced environmental and conservation leader, realty steward, lawyer, and consultant across non-profit, private, and government sectors. He is recognized for his ability to develop consensus and establish strategic partnerships. Craig also has a demonstrated track record of fund raising and building productive boards of advisors. He has been a steady force in the Timanous Foundation’s transition from a privately owned camp through to the preparation and completion of its first campaign, raising $8M in its first 6 years as a not-for-profit organization.

Heather Plati: Heat her Plati joined the O-AT-KA staff in 2015 as the first full-time Director of Advancement and became the Executive Director in June of 2017. From the time she joined the O-AT-KA family, her focus on fundraising (including planning and executing an $8M campaign), as well as bringing alumni and parents together for events, communications, and volunteer opportunities translated seamlessly in the area of increasing enrollment, staff development, and executing a long-term strategic vision for O-AT-KA. Before joining O-AT-KA, Heather was in various fundraising and public relations positions at Simmons College, Bentley University and Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. She sits on the American Camp Association (ACA), New England Board of Directors as a Vice President and leads the Fund Development committee. Heather holds a BS in Marketing from Bentley University.
Tori Robertson: Tori Robertson grew up in Toronto, Canada, has lived in New York and Paris and currently resides in London, England. She was educated at the University of Toronto, Trinity College and York University. Tori has a strong volunteer background having been involved with various not-for profit boards and organizations associated with education and childhood through young adult development. She has extensive experience in non-profit development, strategic planning and board governance; she knows the satisfaction that successful fundraising brings and how critical it is in supporting an organisation’s mission. Tori was a member of the Board of Trustees of the American School in London (ASL) for 11years. Most recently Tori was a member of the Keewaydin Foundation’s Board of Trustees for 7 years, Today she continues to enjoy being a source of counsel and mentorship for not-for-profits in Canada, the US and the UK.

NE Associate Visitor Course Spring 2023
2023-04-21 09:00 - 18:00 | Camp Hazen YMCA, 204 W Main St, Chester, CT, 06412
Join an amazing team of volunteers!
This course is an in-person training. Participants must attend all learning sessions over the timeframe to successfully become an accreditation volunteer. This course requires active participation and engagement.
ACA’s accreditation program is the only national peer review program of its kind for the camp industry. Being an ACA visitor provides you with the experience to build your network, polish your skills in observation and risk management, and develop mentoring opportunities for both you and the camps you work with. As much as you give to this experience, you’ll gain from new ideas, perspectives, and approaches to the mission-driven work of the camp industry.

Additional Information

There is a pre-course as part of this course.
The pre-course will need to be completed no later then April 14, 2023

Enhancing Social Emotional Supports with Campers
2023-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Enhancing Social Emotional Supports with Campers
When: Tuesday, April 25, 11 am – 12 pm ET
Where: Zoom
Cost: $25 for individual ACA members; $40 for non-members
After COVID, we have all seen the impact on the children in our care. Students that never showed anxiety or dysregulation are now showing impact. Further, children that were already on our radar seemed harder than ever to support. Chris and Ali will lead participants through steps that the Boston YMCA have taken (and continue to take) to train staff, add tools to support campers and add emotional support staff into the programming.
In this session, you will learn:

How to build your own social emotional kits
How to organize support staff
Other ways/tools to support SEL

Questions? Contact Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA, New England, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080.
If you can’t join live, this session will be recorded and available for viewing for 30 days.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.

Thank you to Dear Scout for sponsoring this e-session.
Dear Scout provides support and resources for your summer staff.

About the speakers:
Aline Ricketson, Senior Association Director, YMCA of Greater Boston
Ali has worked for the YMCA of Greater Boston for 13+ years. She has served in many roles first starting as a Multi-Site Program Administrator, Day Camp Operations, Achievement Gap/Summer Learning Operations and Program Executive. Ali now serves as the Senior Association Director of Child Development supporting all school age and summer camp programs taking place in the city of Boston. She also oversees all Opportunity Gap and Summer Learning work for the Association. Ali has a dual degree in Elementary and Special Education from Salve Regina University and a Masters’ in Child Development and Urban Policy and Planning from Tufts University. She lives in Westwood, MA with her husband and two children, Ford (4) and Ava (2).
Chris Kelley, Education Specialist, YMCA of Greater Boston
Chris has joined the YMCA after a career spanning over 30 years in public education as a teacher, principal and district leader serving students and staff at all levels. She has a graduate degree in Early Childhood and is currently a fellow at UMass Boston post-graduate program. She joined the YMCA last year and supports Child Development leaders with coaching, mentoring, and curriculum development. She and her husband, Tim, have three adult children.

HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - April 2023
2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

New Camp Director Workshop
2023-05-05 09:00 - 17:30 | Cedar Hill Day Camp, 265 Beaver St, Waltham, MA, 02452
Are you a new camp director or planning a career in camp ?
Join us for a FAST PACED day focused on the many topics of running camp. Staff training, supervision, hiring, firing, and so many more!
Come prepared to fill your brain and notebook with lots of useful information.
A team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops and provide invaluable materials and hands-on training scenarios.
Members: $80
Non-members: $105
Inquire about FREE membership with bud@acanewengland.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are taking this training to fulfill the Massachusetts Camp Licensing requirements for directors, please note you ALSO need to attend the training with the Department of Public Health. This training will be held in conjunction with Massachusetts Camping Association.
DPH Spring Education Sessions for Camps
April 28 – Becket, MA (REGISTER HERE)
May 1 – Waltham, MA (REGISTER HERE)

Adult and Child CPR/AED/First Aid
2023-05-17 09:30 - 14:00 | 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. Upon successful completion, a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.
Price:
Member: $40
Non-member: $50
NOT A MEMBER? ACA, New England offers FREE membership to individuals joining for the first time. Follow these directions to signup with the promo code FREENE or contact bud@acanewengland.org

2023 ACA, New England Annual Meeting
2023-05-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Not everyone can make it to the New England Camp Conference. So, to ensure as many people as possible can join, we’ve scheduled the 2023 Annual Meeting online again.
Zoom Register through the button above or the link you just read, and tell you colleagues as well.
This is your Association, so we hope you can come, participate, ask questions, and ultimately help us understand the wants, needs, and inquiries shaping the path ahead.

State of the Association
Introduce New Board Members
Hear from Board Leadership
Celebrate and Recognize ACA, New England Award Winners.

Camps Brookwoods and Deer Run – Community Honor Recognition
Alex Thomas – George Marcus Award for Standards Education
Stevie Faulk – Leadership & Service
Emily Golinsky – Peter Kerns Award for the Advancement of Professional Development

What’s Next for New England?

May 19, 9am-10am
Should you have questions regarding the Annual Meeting, please reach out to Michele@acanewengland.org or President@acanewengland.org.

HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - May 2023
2023-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Format
2023-05-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-31 12:30 - 15:00 | 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 in-person skill session.
Price:
Member: $40
Non-member: $50
NOT A MEMBER? ACA, New England offers FREE membership to individuals joining for the first time. Follow these directions to signup with the promo code FREENE or contact bud@acanewengland.org

American Canoe Association, Level I Introduction to Canoeing Instructor
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-04 | Wyonegonic Camps, 215 Wyonegonic Road, Denmark, ME, 04022
CANOE

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:

June 1-4, 2023

Cost: $495
Please note that the Canoe Instructor training is a full time commitment, including evening classes and coursework. The training is scheduled to start at 9am on June 1 and finish by 5pm on June 4. Room and Board at Wyonegonic is included in the cost.
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

Lifeguard Instructor Training
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-04 | YWCA of Newburyport, 13 Market Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
This course will train Lifeguarding Instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding
Course will take place June 2, 3 and 4th from 8am – 5pm each day.

Price:
Members: $400
Non-members: $450
NOT A MEMBER? ACA, New England offers FREE membership to individuals joining for the first time. Follow these directions to signup with the promo code FREENE or contact bud@acanewengland.org

WILDERNESS FIRST AID
2023-06-03 08:00 - 2023-06-04 17:00 | Winona Camps, 35 Winona Rd, Bridgton, ME, 04009
WILDERNESS FIRST AID (Wilderness Medical Associates)
Saturday, June 3rd (8:00 AM) – Sunday, June 4th (5:00 PM)
This course trains counselors, especially trip leaders, in emergency first aid in wilderness environments. Basic ideas for medicine for the field, emphasis on practical skills, and realistic simulation exercises are included. This course includes Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) Adult CPR.
Requires-Minimum age: 18 (ages 16 & 17 may participate with written parental permission). REQUIRES ONLINE REGISTRATION WITH WMA. WINONA WILL PROVIDE LINK. SPECIAL NOTES: This course meets ACA mandatory Standard: HW-1C.
Price: $225

WINONA TRAINING CLINICS INFORMATION
Course certifications document that a candidate successfully passed the requirements set forth by the American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA), the State of Maine, U.S. Sailing Association or Wilderness Medical Associates.
Certification is not a guarantee at our clinics. Instructors have sole responsibility in determining a candidate’s suitability for enrolling in a course and whether or not certification will be given or withheld, according to the standards of the governing organization. Winona will abide by instructor decisions, while assisting candidates to reach their goals. Most requirements for all courses are offered prior to, after, or within each course. Each course has a minimum number of participants required to conduct the course.
NOTE: All swimming course (Lifeguard Instructor, WSI) candidates are required to bring some type of wetsuit. This is in an effort to limit the problems caused by weather and pond temperature. Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructors should also bring a mask and fins as they are a required part of the ARC Waterfront courses. All courses which have a CPR component will receive a new pocket mask as part of the course fees.

High Ropes Facilitator
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-08 | Wyonegonic Camps, 215 Wyonegonic Road, Denmark, ME, 04022
Instructor: 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.
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. Level 1 certification available for most attendees. Level 2 available for those with previous qualifying experience (must be pre-approved by instructors).
Dates: June 5-8, 2023
Cost: $495
Certification: High Ropes Course Facilitator (2 years)
Please note that the Ropes training is a full time commitment, including evening classes and coursework. The training is scheduled to start at 9am on day 1 and finish by 5pm on final day. Room and Board at Wyonegonic is included in the cost.

Challenge Course Facilitator
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-11 | Wyonegonic Camps, 215 Wyonegonic Road, Denmark, ME, 04022
Instructor: 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.
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 5-11, 2023
Cost: $695
Certification: Challenge Course Facilitator (2 years)
Please note that the Ropes training is a full time commitment, including evening classes and coursework. The training is scheduled to start at 9am on day 1 and finish by 5pm on final day. Room and Board at Wyonegonic is included in the cost.

U.S. SAILING COUNSELORS COURSE
2023-06-06 08:00 - 2023-06-07 17:00 | Winona Camps, 35 Winona Rd, Bridgton, ME, 04009
U.S. SAILING COUNSELORS COURSE
Tuesday, June 6th (8:00 AM) – Wednesday, June 7th (5:00 PM)
This course trains sailing counselors in proper techniques and gives an overview of a camp sailing program. Practical sailing skills will be covered in detail. Emphasis on skill practice and risk management.
Requires-Minimum age: 17; swimming and rescue skills REGISTRATION REQUIRED DIRECTLY WITH US SAILING. WINONA WILL SUPPLY LINK AND REVIEW PROCESS.
Prices: $200 (Direct to US Sailing) $50 (Meals/Lodging at Winona Camps)

WINONA TRAINING CLINICS INFORMATION
Course certifications document that a candidate successfully passed the requirements set forth by the American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA), the State of Maine, U.S. Sailing Association or Wilderness Medical Associates.
Certification is not a guarantee at our clinics. Instructors have sole responsibility in determining a candidate’s suitability for enrolling in a course and whether or not certification will be given or withheld, according to the standards of the governing organization. Winona will abide by instructor decisions, while assisting candidates to reach their goals. Most requirements for all courses are offered prior to, after, or within each course. Each course has a minimum number of participants required to conduct the course.
NOTE: All swimming course (Lifeguard Instructor, WSI) candidates are required to bring some type of wetsuit. This is in an effort to limit the problems caused by weather and pond temperature. Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructors should also bring a mask and fins as they are a required part of the ARC Waterfront courses. All courses which have a CPR component will receive a new pocket mask as part of the course fees.

Lifeguard Instructor - American Red Cross
2023-06-08 08:30 - 2023-06-10 16:00 | William Lawrence Camp, 139 Federal Corner Rd, Center Tuftonboro, NH, 03816
American Red Cross LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR
Begins Thursday, June 8 at 8:30 AM
Ends Saturday, June 10 at 4 PM or at the discretion of the instructor
Instructor: K.O. Bisson
Course Fee: $450.00
Please mail the registration along with a check payable to William Lawrence Camp to the address at the top of the registration form. An acknowledgement, with directions and course information, will be sent upon receipt of registration. If you have any questions, please contact us at (603) 569-3698 or knoll@wlcamp.org

Please register prior to May 31, 2023. Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation.
ROOM AND BOARD: All Course Fees include room and board. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow and stay in one of our cabins. We will provide three meals a day. Participants will be responsible for their own clean-up.
Please note that we will expect guests to follow ‘generally accepted camp rules,’ such as no alcohol or tobacco. All those attending certification courses must be COVID vaccinated. We ask that all those staying with us remain in camp until the completion of their course. Our intent in providing these courses is as a service to our camping community.

CAMP RIFLE COUNSELOR TRAINING
2023-06-08 09:00 - 2023-06-09 17:00 | Winona Camps, 35 Winona Rd, Bridgton, ME, 04009
CAMP RIFLE COUNSELOR TRAINING
Thursday, June 8th (9:00 AM) – Friday, June 9th (5:00 PM)
This course trains riflery instructors on proper teaching techniques. Included are sessions on marksmanship, gun cleaning and maintenance. Guns used include air rifles, pellet guns, and .22 cal. rifles.
Requires – Minimum age: 18. THIS IS A TRAINING COURSE, NOT FOR CERTIFICATION. BASED ON THE FORMER CIVILIAN MARKMANSHIP TRAINING COURSE
Price: $195

WINONA TRAINING CLINICS INFORMATION
Course certifications document that a candidate successfully passed the requirements set forth by the American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA), the State of Maine, U.S. Sailing Association or Wilderness Medical Associates.
Certification is not a guarantee at our clinics. Instructors have sole responsibility in determining a candidate’s suitability for enrolling in a course and whether or not certification will be given or withheld, according to the standards of the governing organization. Winona will abide by instructor decisions, while assisting candidates to reach their goals. Most requirements for all courses are offered prior to, after, or within each course. Each course has a minimum number of participants required to conduct the course.
NOTE: All swimming course (Lifeguard Instructor, WSI) candidates are required to bring some type of wetsuit. This is in an effort to limit the problems caused by weather and pond temperature. Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructors should also bring a mask and fins as they are a required part of the ARC Waterfront courses. All courses which have a CPR component will receive a new pocket mask as part of the course fees.

Low Ropes Facilitator
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-11 | Wyonegonic Camps, 215 Wyonegonic Road, Denmark, ME, 04022
Instructor: 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. Teambuilding, ice breakers and group facilitation skills are a focus.
Dates: June 9-11, 2023
Cost: $335
Certification: Low Ropes Course Facilitator (2 years)
Please note that the Ropes training is a full time commitment, including evening classes and coursework. The training is scheduled to start at 9am on day 1 and finish by 5pm on final day. Room and Board at Wyonegonic is included in the cost.

Wilderness First Aid - SOLO
2023-06-10 08:30 - 2023-06-11 17:00 | William Lawrence Camp, 139 Federal Corner Rd, Center Tuftonboro, NH, 03816
SOLO – WILDERNESS FIRST AID
Begins Saturday, June 10 at 8:30 AM
Ends Sunday, June 11 at 5:00 PM or at the discretion of the instructor
Adult CPR Course Saturday, June 10 at 6pm. Ends at the discretion of the instructor
Instructor: TBA
Course Fee: $200.00
Course Fee with CPR: $250.00
Course Fee CPR ONLY: $50.00
Please mail the registration along with a check payable to William Lawrence Camp to the address at the top of the registration form. An acknowledgement, with directions and course information, will be sent upon receipt of registration. If you have any questions, please contact us at (603) 569-3698 or knoll@wlcamp.org

Please register prior to May 31, 2023. Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation.
ROOM AND BOARD: All Course Fees include room and board. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow and stay in one of our cabins. We will provide three meals a day. Participants will be responsible for their own clean-up.
Please note that we will expect guests to follow ‘generally accepted camp rules,’ such as no alcohol or tobacco. All those attending certification courses must be COVID vaccinated. We ask that all those staying with us remain in camp until the completion of their course. Our intent in providing these courses is as a service to our camping community.

2023 Summer Staff Saturday
2023-06-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Boston College High, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA, 02125
**ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. If interested in attending, please call ACA, New England at 781-541-6080 to see if we can accommodate you.**
Send your front-line camp staff (i.e.: counselors, unit leads, activity directors) to this energizing and informative day in Boston! $25/person or save 20% when you send 5 or more. Attendees will leave with tangible tools, excitement for the summer, and fresh perspective to help with the weeks ahead.
Agenda

9:30 am: Check-in and coffee
10:00 am: Welcoming remarks and icebreakers
10:30 am: Play-note with Jeff Frigon (Team building and fostering connection & community at camp)
12:00 pm: LUNCH (Included with Registration)
1:00 pm: Breakout session 1 (See below for descriptions)
2:15 pm: Breakout session 2 (See below for descriptions)

Breakout topics include: “Campifying” any space; conflict and communication; supporting self-awareness; behavior contracts for creating community.

3:20 – 3:50 pm: Closing and raffle.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions – Four options. Choose one for each block
Each session will be offered twice, during Rotation 1 (1:00 – 2:00 PM) and Rotation 2 (2:15 – 3:15 PM)

Supporting Self-Awareness Through Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Amy Boyd, CEO and Founder, C.O.G.S. Connections, Level 7 Life Coach, & Unit Leader at Camp Robindel

In this session, you’ll learn about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and the benefits of SEL. Using the ‘SEL SSE ME Mind Mastery COG’: A practical framework that camps can implement into their community, you will build your abilities to aid campers strengthen and value their social-emotional skills so they are better equipped to cope with everyday challenges and to build a camp community that thrives off of empathy, support and belonging. You will walk away with practical steps to support campers to improve their self-awareness, so that they can recognize and regulate their emotions.

Full Value Contract, Community Norms, Cabin Rules
Jeff Frigon, Director of Youth & Student Programs & Challenge Course Manager. The Browne Center for Innovative Learning at UNH

They are all the same thing: guidelines for how we want to be together as a community. Helping our campers build their own norms in fun, engaging ways makes it easier to help them (and us as Staff) walk the talk of holding each other to high standards of care, accountability, and fun. Come learn pro-tips and tricks and a whole lot of variations on building community norms and how to use them to celebrate successes and have challenging conversations.

How Music and Teambuilding “Campify” any Environment
Doug Sutherland, DEIB & Camp Consulting. Over 20 years of New England camp experience.

You ever listen to a song and feel alive, energized, and/or inspired? For me, there are five songs that have inspired me to create, adapt, and use teambuilding activities to work with groups, “Stand Up” by Cynthia Eviro, “This is Me” from the Greatest Showman by Keala Settle, “Teamwork” by Kenzie, “Dance to the Music” by Sly and the Family Stone, and “So What’Cha Want” by the Beatie Boys. This session will take those five songs and incorporate them into activities you can use for your staff, to inspire, or maybe just be a little silly

Conquering Conflict: Building Bridges through Skillful Communication
Elizabeth Snell, Director of Accreditation Services at ACA, New England; Amelia Luke, Operations Coordinator at ACA, New England – combined 30+ years of camp experience.

Conflict is normal and can even be healthy if you know how to handle it well! This session is designed to equip you with the essential skills to navigate conflict effectively. Through interactive activities, strategies, and discussion, participants will leave feeling ready to resolve conflict and build stronger relationships at work.

Additional Information
Boston College (BC) High is accessible by public transportation (5 minute walk from the MBTA JFK/UMass stop on the red line) and has ample parking. For more information on getting there, visit here.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another attendee from your camp/organization. If you need to transfer your registration, please reach out to ACA, New England at 781-541-6080.
Use of Images and Audio by ACA, New England: Through my registration, I give American Camp Association, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs, video, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
WHERE TO PARK 👇
BC High Parking Map
Contact Us

For more information, reach out to Amelia Luke at amelia@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080.
Should you need to request any accommodations, please contact the ACA, New England office as early as possible so we can do our best to make arrangements.

Presenters

Jeff Frigon – Jeff has been involved in Adventure-based Experiential Education for 25 years. He got his start in Camps at Camp Nashoba North in 1994 & has worked in many environments; therapeutic-adventure with Outward Bound, Classroom-based with the Exeter Alternative High School, and has been working with youth and adults as an educational consultant at The Browne Center as well as teaching at UNH since 2010. Jeff holds a B.S. in Outdoor Education and Psychology from UNH and an M.S. in Experiential Education from The University of Minnesota. When not at work, Jeff spends as much time adventuring as possible: surfing, kayaking, SUPing, backcountry snowboarding, MTB and road biking, and spending QT with his wife, Steph and dog, Salty.

Amy Boyd – Amy is the CEO and Founder of coaching service C.O.G.S. Connections, and a qualified Level 7 Life Coach specialising in personal and professional development for adults and adolescents. All of our coaching frameworks are centred around Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to champion social emotional health and wellbeing. Amy is an international public speaker delivering topics to help others overcome limiting beliefs, and adopting a positive mindset through EQ. She guides audiences to find their voice, drawing on her system to support the development of EQ: ‘SEL S.E.E. M.E. Mind Mastery’ through awareness, authenticity and the telling of anecdotes, which incite courageous conversations to leave them with life-enhancing takeaways.

Doug Sutherland – Originally from St. Louis, MO, Doug moved to New Hampshire to work directly with children and adults in the outdoors. Summer camp is Doug’s happy place. Currently, he is working as a DEI Facilitator and Consultant and he is a member of the ACA, New England Board. His love of camp comes after family, friends, and building enriching communities. Actually, this is pretty similar to camp.

Elizabeth Snell – Elizabeth, New England’s Director of Accreditation Services, works with all things Accreditation and the New Camp Director Workshops.
Elizabeth grew up in Long Pond Pennsylvania. Starting as a camper at age 8, she never left camp. After a short time in Indiana, she was very excited to come back east to work at ACA, New England.
Elizabeth has a B.A. in English from Alvernia College, MS.Ed in Sport Management from East Stroudsburg University and a Masters in Camp Administration from Indiana University.

Amelia Luke – If you call the ACA, New England office, you’ll likely hear Amelia’s friendly voice on the other end. However, as ACA New England’s Operations Coordinator, you can think of her as a Jane of all trades, dabbling in many of the projects that the team works on. Amelia’s camp experience began at age 4 when she attended Wanakee in Meredith, New Hampshire for the first time– she hasn’t looked back since. Amelia attended camp every summer after and served five summers on staff at Wanakee in varying roles from Counselor to Operations Director.
Her passion for camp is, in part, what inspired her to pursue a Masters in Public Administration at the University of Vermont, after earning her B.S. in Public Communications there.

LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR (Blended) (r.17) (ARC)
2023-06-10 10:00 - 2023-06-15 17:00 | Winona Camps, 35 Winona Rd, Bridgton, ME, 04009
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR (Blended) (r.17) (ARC)
*LAPTOP COMPUTER REQUIRED*
Saturday, June 10th (10:00 AM) – Thursday, June 15th (5:00 PM)
This course trains lifeguards to teach Community Water Safety, and Lifeguard courses. Requires- Minimum age: 17; Must possess the skills and knowledge of lifeguard training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Required – participants have current certifications. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in new Lifeguard Training skills.
Price: $525

WINONA TRAINING CLINICS INFORMATION
Course certifications document that a candidate successfully passed the requirements set forth by the American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA), the State of Maine, U.S. Sailing Association or Wilderness Medical Associates.
Certification is not a guarantee at our clinics. Instructors have sole responsibility in determining a candidate’s suitability for enrolling in a course and whether or not certification will be given or withheld, according to the standards of the governing organization. Winona will abide by instructor decisions, while assisting candidates to reach their goals. Most requirements for all courses are offered prior to, after, or within each course. Each course has a minimum number of participants required to conduct the course.
NOTE: All swimming course (Lifeguard Instructor, WSI) candidates are required to bring some type of wetsuit. This is in an effort to limit the problems caused by weather and pond temperature. Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructors should also bring a mask and fins as they are a required part of the ARC Waterfront courses. All courses which have a CPR component will receive a new pocket mask as part of the course fees.

Basic Instructor Level 1 - National Archery Association
2023-06-10 13:00 - 2023-06-11 17:00 | William Lawrence Camp, 139 Federal Corner Rd, Center Tuftonboro, NH, 03816
National Archery Association BASIC INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1
Begins Saturday, June 10 at 1:00 PM
Ends Sunday, June 11 at 5:00 PM or at the discretion of the instructor
Instructor: Lucy Morris
Course Fee: $200.00
Please mail the registration along with a check payable to William Lawrence Camp to the address at the top of the registration form. An acknowledgement, with directions and course information, will be sent upon receipt of registration. If you have any questions, please contact us at (603) 569-3698 or knoll@wlcamp.org

Please register prior to May 31, 2023. Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation.
ROOM AND BOARD: All Course Fees include room and board. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow and stay in one of our cabins. We will provide three meals a day. Participants will be responsible for their own clean-up.
Please note that we will expect guests to follow ‘generally accepted camp rules,’ such as no alcohol or tobacco. All those attending certification courses must be COVID vaccinated. We ask that all those staying with us remain in camp until the completion of their course. Our intent in providing these courses is as a service to our camping community.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (Blended) (r.17) (ARC)
2023-06-10 13:00 - 2023-06-14 17:00 | Winona Camps, 35 Winona Rd, Bridgton, ME, 04009
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (Blended) (r.17) (ARC)
*LAPTOP COMPUTER REQUIRED*
Saturday, June 10th (1:00 PM) – Wednesday, June 14th (5:00 PM)
This course is designed to train instructors to teach all levels of American Red Cross Learn to Swim courses, Community Water Safety, Infant & Preschool Aquatics Program, and Water Safety Aide courses.
Requires -Minimum age 16; Level 4 Learn to Swim skills; online learning prior to arrival.
Price: $475

WINONA TRAINING CLINICS INFORMATION
Course certifications document that a candidate successfully passed the requirements set forth by the American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA), the State of Maine, U.S. Sailing Association or Wilderness Medical Associates.
Certification is not a guarantee at our clinics. Instructors have sole responsibility in determining a candidate’s suitability for enrolling in a course and whether or not certification will be given or withheld, according to the standards of the governing organization. Winona will abide by instructor decisions, while assisting candidates to reach their goals. Most requirements for all courses are offered prior to, after, or within each course. Each course has a minimum number of participants required to conduct the course.
NOTE: All swimming course (Lifeguard Instructor, WSI) candidates are required to bring some type of wetsuit. This is in an effort to limit the problems caused by weather and pond temperature. Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructors should also bring a mask and fins as they are a required part of the ARC Waterfront courses. All courses which have a CPR component will receive a new pocket mask as part of the course fees.
