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SUMMARY:Physical Distancing\, The Dutchman’s Rope and Other Best Practices for Real-World In-Person Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jim Cain to hear about a collection of physically distanced activities and best practices for summer 2021 (taken from his two new ACA bookstore books) in time for staff training! We all want to create the safest environment possible for campers and staff as we move into this summer. \nThis engaging session is designed for all levels of staff\, from counselors to directors and everyone in between\, so send multiple folks from your team with our group registration rate!\n \nWhen:             Monday\, May 3\, 6:30 – 7:45 pm ET \nWhere:            Online\, via Zoom meeting (please be prepared to have your camera on and unmute yourself\, as needed!) \nHow Much:  \n\nMembers: $20/individual; $50/group (up to 4 attendees from your camp/ program)\nNon-members: $30/individual; $65 group (up to 4 attendees from your camp/ program)\n\nIf you are registering a group\, we will ask you for the name(s) closer to the event when we are ready to share the Zoom link. \nQuestions? Reach out to Kerry\, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development\, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event. \nParticipants will receive 1 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) for their full participation. \nPlease note: If cost may be a barrier to your participation\, please reach out to Kerry Salvo\, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options. We want the sessions to be accessible for all! \n\nAbout the Presenter  \nTeambuilding Guru Dr. Jim Cain is the author of 23 best-loved books filled with team and community building activities from around the world.  In 2020\, he wrote five new books\, including his first novel. Two of those books\, The Dutchman’s Rope and Connection Without Contact are ideal references for summer 2021 camps and youth development programs\, with real-world in-person events.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/physical-distancing-the-dutchmans-rope-and-other-best-practices-for-real-world-in-person-gatherings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T205358Z
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SUMMARY:Summer… Socially Distanced:  A dynamic\, interactive\, and tool filled virtual training series for Camp Staff and Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join Eric Rowles of Leading to Change for a three-session series that will help you prepare for summer 2021. Even with in-person camp happening\, there are lots of things we should probably be thinking about differently – from how to support our team to staff orientation to programming and lots of best practices as it relates to tools of the trade. Each Wednesday in May will have a different focus: \n\nMay 5:  Leadership Relearned (Management focus)\n\nThere is a saying that “rising tides lift all boats”. When you think of your camp staff\, team\, and those you are managing\, supporting\, and working with through these times – what are you doing to keep their morale up? Don’t miss this highly interactive\, fast paced\, and FUN training that will showcase multiple team assessment tools\, a wide range of strategies you can put to use today and throughout the camp season\, and even a human beat box machine. \n\nMay 12:  Raising Our Game (Programmatic focus)\n\nAre you ready to bring your camp A-Game… innovatively? From interactive (and social distanced) experiences to the infusion of SEL influences in our program design\, this is our chance to raise our camp experience to a brand new level.  From low-touch gaming ideas to a few high-tech showcased resources\, come learn a wave of innovative gaming ideas\, strategies\, and tools to use this summer.  Designed for all levels of experience. \n\nMay 19:  Tools of the Trade (Tools focus)\n\nGet ready for a LIGHTNING round of FREE proven tools and strategies to boost your youth engagement skills.  We’ll cover some of the best of technology\, music\, media\, and even video clips in our work and even camper/family communication methods. You’ll leave with your head spinning\, a handout of resources\, and NEW ideas to take back to your camp. \nA series registration is for one seat per date – attend all three yourself\, mix-and-match and send a different one of your staff members to each session\, or buy multiple seats for a group of your staff\, depending on what is relevant to their role! \nWhen:             Wednesdays – May 5\, 12\, 19 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET \nRegistration is for the full series. Send the same person from your camp or a different person each week! Recordings will be made available for 30 days if you can’t attend a session live. \nWhere:            Online\, via Zoom meeting (please be prepared to have your camera on and unmute yourself\, as needed!) \nHow Much:    Members: $75; Non-members: $100 (Registration is for the thee-part series) \nQuestions? Reach out to Kerry\, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development\, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event. \nParticipants will receive 3 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation. \n  \nPlease note: If cost may be a barrier to your participation\, please reach out to Kerry Salvo\, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options. We want the sessions to be accessible for all! \n\nAbout the Presenter  \nEric Rowles is a nationally recognized trainer and speaker who has worked with over 150\,000 recreation professionals\, administrators\, volunteers\, and policymakers within the past 15 years. Eric’s previous experience includes his work as Senior Director of Training with the Youth Leadership Institute (CA)\, Director of Leadership Development at Rutgers Univ. (NJ)\, Director of International Youth Summer Abroad (CA)\, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator with Riverside County Friday Night Live (CA)\, and ran a traveling theater company that toured for over 10 years. Eric understands the summer camp community and recently presented at the 2021 Northeast CAMP Conference.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/summer-socially-distanced-a-dynamic-interactive-and-tool-filled-virtual-training-series-for-camp-staff-and-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:Risk Management for Sailing Programs* at Summer Camp: Safety\, Staff Training\, and Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Risk Management for Sailing Programs* at Summer Camp: Safety\, Staff Training\, and Curriculum\n*Resources and Tools Can be Adapted for Paddling Programs\nSailing programming is incredibly dynamic and beneficial for positive youth development in a camp environment. Providing an equal platform for physical activity\, learning\, and teamwork\, boating can be added to any camp program or improved at your current facility with adequate staff training\, curriculum\, and safety procedures. \nIn this session\, led by Jen Guimaraes of US Sailing\, participants will dive into these three areas. You will learn more about developing boating/paddling-specific emergency action plans\, training your staff\, and designing effective curriculum to keep campers engaged and having fun! \nWhen:             Tuesday\, May 11\, 2:30 – 3:30 pm ET \nWhere:            Online\, via Zoom meeting \nHow Much:     ACA Members: FREE; Non-members: $20 \n\n Questions? Reach out to Kerry\, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development\, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event. \nParticipants will receive 1 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) for their full participation. \nPlease note: If cost may be a barrier to your participation\, please reach out to Kerry Salvo\, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options. We want the sessions to be accessible for all! \n\nAbout the Presenter  \nJen Guimaraes is the Youth Education Manager at US Sailing. She has been directing waterfront education programs for 15+ years and has worked at a variety of summer camps and environmental centers. Her expertise is in curriculum and program design\, staff training and safety. At US Sailing she supports public access waterfront programs across the country\, national instructor certification courses\, and the US Sailing Reach Program\, a national STEM initiative using sailing as an educational platform. Jen holds a Master of Science\, is a validated external assessor for program quality assessment and certified Level 3 US Sailing Instructor Trainer with First Aid\, CPR\, SafeSport certifications.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/risk-management-for-sailing-programs-at-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T150000
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SUMMARY:New Camp Director Workshop
DESCRIPTION:New Camp Director Workshop \n**The Course will be held virtually over the course of 2 days.  Attendance of both days is necessary to complete the course.** \nAre you a new director\, or someone planning a camp career?\nIn a small\, supportive atmosphere\, this course will provide an overview of the many tools you’ll need for running a successful day or resident camp.  Learn from seasoned directors about many topics such as staff hiring\, working with parents\, managing youth of all ages\, and handling everyday situations that are an inevitable part of your life at camp. \nThis course will give you an introduction to many different topics.  We will provide resources\, as well as opportunities to connect virtually to spend more time on several of the topics. \nA team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops. \nMay Course \nThe Course will be held virtually over the course of 2 days.  Attendance of both days is necessary to complete the course. \nMay 20 and 21 \n\nTimes – 9AM – 11:30AM & 1PM – 3PM (both days)
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/new-camp-director-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Education,New Camp Director Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210531
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SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Do you like to spend time outdoors? Accidents happen; if you or someone in your group got hurt\, would you know what to do? People get hurt\, sick\, or lost. Many back country emergencies are preventable and even when bad things happen\, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. \nWilderness First Aid is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants more than basic level of first aid training for short trips with family\, friends\, and outdoor groups. The 16 hour long (two-day) program focuses on the skills of: Response and Assessment\, Musculoskeletal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies\, Survival Skills\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies. \nThose who complete the course and pass the written and practical skills will receive a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO which is valid for 2 years. SOLO is among the leaders in Wilderness Medicine Training and certification. Coffee and snacks will be provided each day. This course will be held at Wasserman Park in Merrimack\, NH. \nDue to COVID 19; we are capping class sizes to no more than 16 people. Classroom space will be setup to allow for students to remain 6ft apart during didactic lessons. \nFor practical work\, students are paired with one person\, and one person only. These people will work together during practical essions/assessments and otherwise will be expected to remain separated during class. The pair will remain the same from day one through day two. We will not be teaching group scenarios and will also only discuss certain components\, such as patient lifting and moving. \nParticipants are NOT required to hold a Valid CPR Certification Card\, but if you would like to get certified in Adult CPR ; a Course will be offered on Saturday evening for an additional fee of $45.00 \nSchedule \nSaturday 5/29 – 8:00AM – 5:00PM \nSunday 5/20 – 8:00AM – 5:00PM
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/wilderness-first-aid/
LOCATION:Function Hall @ Wasserman Park\, 116 Naticook Rd\, Merrimack\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Education,Training - Non-ACA
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