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SUMMARY:Hot Topics with EPIC\, New England - December 2023
DESCRIPTION:Topic for December: TBD. Email suggestions to bud@acanewengland.org \nThroughout 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. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \nACCESS: “Hot Topics” is open to everyone in camping. However\, we host these gatherings through the New England Camp Community (ACA\, New England’s members platform). If you are not currently an ACA\, New England member and you’d like to join EPIC for Hot Topics\, please reach out to bud@acanewengland.org. He’ll help you with your one-time setup\, so you can join us for all future chats. \nHOW TO JOIN: \nHow to Find and Access Events (Video with Narration) \nHow to Find and Access Events (Step by Step Guide) \nFOR NEW ENGLAND MEMBERS: If it’s your first time logging into the New England Camp Community\, and you need help\, please refer to our NE Camp Community page or email bud@acanewengland.org. \n\nEPIC\, New England \nEmerging 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. \nIn 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. \nIf you are someone passionate about a career in camping or a current camp pro looking for more growth and development\, you are EPIC.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/hot-topics-with-epic-new-england-december-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:EPIC\, New England Holiday Hangout 2023 - NH
DESCRIPTION:2023 EPIC\, New England Holiday Hang – NH \nWhat – Annual Holiday Hangout \nWho – EPICs\, friends of EPIC\, people curious about EPIC \nWhere – Tuckerman Brewing Company\, NH \nWhen – Mid-day on Tuesday\, December 5 \nWhy – Engage EPICs\, meet other camp people\, connect with old acquaintances\, participate in breakout discussion groups\, and walk away with new ideas\, new friends\, and a positive spirit heading into the holidays. \nProgram: \n\nIce Breakers\nBreakout Discussion Groups\nNetworking Time\nHoliday Gear Contest\nRaffle\n\nACA Members: $10\nNon-members: $15  \nNot a member? Reach out to Bud@acanewengland.org to learn about ACA’s Free Membership  \n\nEPIC\, New England\nEmerging 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. \nIn 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. \nIf you are someone passionate about a career in camping or a current camp pro looking for more growth and development\, you are EPIC. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/ne-epic-new-england-holiday-hangout-2023-nh/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T100000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 12/8
DESCRIPTION:Topic for 12/8: CIT/LIT Programs. Send any questions you’d like to address around this topic to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation.  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nACCESS: C&CC is open to everyone in camping. However\, we host these gatherings through the New England Camp Community (ACA\, New England’s members platform). If you are not currently an ACA\, New England member and you’d like to join us for Coffee & Camp Chat\, please reach out to bud@acanewengland.org. He’ll help you with your one-time setup\, so you can join us for all future chats. \nHOW TO JOIN: \nHow to Find and Access Events (Video with Narration) \nHow to Find and Access Events (Step by Step Guide) \nFOR NEW ENGLAND MEMBERS: If it’s your first time logging into the New England Camp Community\, and you need help\, please refer to our NE Camp Community page or email bud@acanewengland.org.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-12-8/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:NE Accreditation Process Workshop 12/13/23
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process. \nEvery camp being visited in 2024 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. \nParticipants 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. \n*Multiple people from a camp are encouraged to take this course. \nAdditional Information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course will be held In Person\n**As of 11/1/23 there is waitlist for this course. Please email Elizabeth@acanewengland.org to get added to the waitlist.** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\nQuestions? \nContact Elizabeth Snell \nelizabeth@acanewengland.org \n781-541-6080
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/this-course-is-designed-to-provide-an-overview-of-the-aca-accreditation-process-every-camp-being-visited-in-2024-must-have-at-least-one-person-who-completes-this-course-on-behalf-of-the-camp-that-p/
LOCATION:ACA New England Office\, 80 Westview St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
CATEGORIES:Education,Accreditation Process Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:EPIC\, New England Holiday Hangout 2023 - MA
DESCRIPTION:2023 EPIC\, New England Holiday Hang – MA \nWhat – Annual Holiday Hangout \nWho – EPICs\, friends of EPIC\, people curious about EPIC \nWhere – ACA\, New England’s Lexington Office \nWhen – 1pm – 4pm on Wednesday\, December 13 \nWhy – Engage EPICs\, meet other camp people\, connect with old acquaintances\, participate in breakout discussion groups\, and walk away with new ideas\, new friends\, and a positive spirit heading into the holidays. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram: \n\nIce Breakers\nBreakout Discussion Groups\nNetworking Time\nHoliday Gear Contest\nRaffle\n\nACA Members: $10\nNon-members: $15  \nNot a member? Reach out to Bud@acanewengland.org to learn about ACA’s Free Membership  \n\nEPIC\, New England\nEmerging 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. \nIn 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. \nIf you are someone passionate about a career in camping or a current camp pro looking for more growth and development\, you are EPIC. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/epic-new-england-holiday-hangout-2023-ma/
LOCATION:ACA New England Office\, 80 Westview St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 12/22
DESCRIPTION:Topic for 12/22: Summer staff management. How do we onboard\, train\, empower\, support\, and engage summer staff while also holding them accountable? \nSend any questions you’d like to address around this topic to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation. \nCoffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nACCESS: C&CC is open to everyone in camping. However\, we host these gatherings through the New England Camp Community (ACA\, New England’s members platform). If you are not currently an ACA\, New England member and you’d like to join us for Coffee & Camp Chat\, please reach out to bud@acanewengland.org. He’ll help you with your one-time setup\, so you can join us for all future chats. \nHOW TO JOIN: \nHow to Find and Access Events (Video with Narration) \nHow to Find and Access Events (Step by Step Guide) \nFOR NEW ENGLAND MEMBERS: If it’s your first time logging into the New England Camp Community\, and you need help\, please refer to our NE Camp Community page or email bud@acanewengland.org.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-12-22/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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