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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 1/5/24
DESCRIPTION:Topic for 1/5/24:Now that it’s 2024\, what’s next? \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-1-5-24/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC\, New England - January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \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-w-epic-new-england-january-2024/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T093000
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SUMMARY:NE Accreditation Process Workshop 1/10/24
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. \nThis course will be In Person \n*Multiple people from a camp are encouraged to take this course.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/ne-accreditation-process-workshop-1-10-24/
LOCATION:Camp Ketcha\, 336 Black Point Rd\, Scarborough\, ME\, 04074
CATEGORIES:Education,Accreditation Process Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182603
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T181129Z
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SUMMARY:Leverage Holidays into Promotional Opportunities for Your Camp (Recording)
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA\, New England and camp marketing guru Joanna Warren Smith for this special virtual presentation: \nLeverage Holidays into Promotional Opportunities for Your Camp!\nWhile the live session has passed\, register to receive the recording\, which will be available for viewing through February 12\, 2024.\nIt’s to your advantage to punctuate the routine marketing calendar with exciting unique events that reconnect campers with the rituals and traditions of summer and also remind parents why the camp experience is so meaningful. These holidays also serve as convenient registration deadlines that help convey urgency and build momentum toward capacity and the ultimate goal\, wait lists. \nThe session will run about 30 minutes (1:00 – 1:30 pm ET) with an 15 additional minutes reserved for discussion and Q&A. \nIf you can’t join us live\, the e-session will be recorded and available for viewing up to 30 days after the event. \nFREE for ACA members\, $10 for non-members (based on individual membership status). \nAbout our presenter: \n \nJoanna Warren Smith\, President\, Camp Consulting Services \n213.256.6434 | campconsulting@charter.net | camp-consulting.com \nJoanna has assessed hundreds of camps throughout the country and has acquired a unique industry perspective of best business practices. Through individualized strategies\, she has enabled new camps to develop\, helped troubled businesses to survive and has been instrumental in the continuing success of premier shops. Since 2010\, Joanna has facilitated Parent Focus Groups even during the pandemic and now has clear indicators from parents of all demographics about their expectations of camp\, what motivates families to inquire\, purchase and return. \nJoanna and Travis Allison recently published The Camper Marketing & Retention Playbook which is now available on Amazon.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/leverage-holidays-into-promotional-opportunities-for-your-camp-e-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Process Workshop 1/15/24 Virtual
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.\n*Multiple people from a camp are encouraged to take this course. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis course will be held VIRTUALLY on Zoom \nPreregistration required  
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-process-workshop-1-15-24-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Accreditation Process Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 1/19 @ 1pm SPECIAL TIME
DESCRIPTION:THIS CHAT WILL BE A SPECIAL AFTERNOON CHAT DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS.\nSAME PLACE\, SAME VIBES\, SPECIAL TIME FOR THIS DAY\nTopic for 1/19: Program Innovation: What’s new at your camp or what programs are you looking to start? \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-1-19/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T153000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid (virtual with pre-work due by 1/23)
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid\n(VIRTUAL COURSE: Self-paced pre-work and live virtual course) \nMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that is designed to give you key skills to help an adult who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Whether you’re looking to support a colleague\, your camp counselors\, family and friends\, or other members of your community…this virtual course is for you. \nThis course is offered in a two-part format and both components must be completed to earn your certification: \n\n2 hours of virtual self-paced pre-work must be completed by Tuesday\, January 23 (the instructor must verify completion for you to be eligible to join the live portion of the course)\nLive\, instructor-led virtual course from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm on Monday\, January 29 (You must be fully present with the ability to have a camera and microphone on throughout the course. There will be a lunch break built in to the schedule.)\n\nWhat will participants learn? MHFA Certification teaches participants to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges among adults. You will learn: common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges; how to interact with a person in crisis how to connect a person with help and resources; ways to support a person thinking about suicide. \nParticipants do not learn to diagnose\, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling – rather\, participants learn to support an individual developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan. \nWho should take this course? The course is designed for anyone 18-years of age or older who would like to add to their toolbox for supporting folks with mental health concerns. This would be great for camp leaders to provide support to their adult staff members. This is a standalone certification\, but if you’re already certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid\, this complements that as well. \nAbout the instructor: \nEmily Golinksy\, 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. \n*Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.* \nSpace is limited to 15 participants\, so register early!  \nWhen: Monday\, January 29\, 2023\, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm via Zoom (Self-paced online pre-work must be completed by Tuesday\, January 23 for participants to qualify to join the live virtual portion of the course. The instructor will be speaking at another conference and unable to verify pre-work completion after January 23.). \nWhere: Via Zoom. A link will be sent prior to the start of the course. Please note: participants must be able to participate with cameras and mics (as needed) turned on in order to receive a completion certificate. \nCost: $75 for ACA\, New England members/ $100 for non-members.  \nRegister: Click here. You will register through ACA\, New England\, but additional communication about the course and how to complete the pre-work will come from the course instructor/ the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. \nRegistrations 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).  \nA minimum of 6 participants is required for the program to run. \nQuestions? Reach out to Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104. If the course is full or you are interested\, but not available on this date\, please contact Kerry. If there is interest\, we may offer additional courses.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T150000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Environments for Youth Serving Professionals (Trauma 101)
DESCRIPTION:Trauma Informed Environments for Youth Serving Professionals (Trauma 101)\nCommunities experience trauma that shows up in a myriad of ways which can lead to many negative social and health related outcomes. The Trauma 101 & 102 trainings help youth serving professionals understand adverse childhood experiences\, signs and symptoms of trauma\, related mental health issues in youth\, and offers trauma-informed practices for helping them achieve mental well-being and overall success. \nIn this specific training\, participants will learn how: \n\nto recognize signs and symptoms in youth displaying behavioral health concerns\,\ntrauma affects learning and how to address these effects; and\nto appropriately respond to young people experiencing mental health issues.\n\nThis course will be presented by trainers from the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston. \nFor more information about the Emotional Backpack project\, you can visit here. \nWe highly recommend you join us live for the most robust and engaging experience. If you are unable to do so\, the recording will be made available to registered attendees for 15 days following the live e-session. \nThis course will be presented by trainers from the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston (the Center) as part of its Emotional Backpack Project. For more information about the Emotional Backpack project\, you can visit here. The Center serves as a “living laboratory” for incubating innovative\, cost-effective and replicable best practices to improve the behavioral health of students by facilitating collective action; providing highly specialized professional development opportunities\, technical assistance and community education; and conducting research\, advocacy\, and policy analysis. \nWe encourage you to join both this training and Advanced Trauma Informed Strategies on 2/21.however you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another. \nWhen: Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024\, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET \nWhere: Online\, via Zoom  \nCost: $65 for ACA\, New England members/ $90 for non-members. *Each registration comes with two seats for your camp/program. You can select the two participants during the check-out process. Registration of the first person from the camp/organization is based off of individual membership status. Please register first person at the FIRST PERSON rate and then the additional person as SECOND PERSON (no additional charge).  \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/program prior to the start of the event. \nQuestions\, reach out to Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104. \nAbout the trainers \nKeenisha Protho is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas with 10 plus years of experience in the field of social work. Originally from Northwest Indiana\, Keenisha started her career as a contracted case manager working with families who lost their children to Child Protective Services to regain custody of their children in 2012. Keenisha received a Bachelor and Maters of Social Work from Indiana University. Over the years\, Keenisha has gained a wealth of knowledge in her experience as a Family Support Specialist\, CPS case worker\, Advocacy Coordinator\, Community Educator\, PRN therapist and Behavior Specialist. As a Professional Development Specialist\, Keenisha enjoys training school personnel and other youth interfacing staff and agencies on topics such as youth mental health and youth suicide prevention. \n \nSharifa J. Charles serves as a Senior Professional Development Specialist for the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America – Greater Houston. She is charged with creating and providing high impact\, enriching and culturally sensitive mental and behavioral health professional development opportunities to school districts and community organizations throughout the city of Houston. To date\, she has provided mental and behavioral health trainings in over 25 districts\, countless youth serving organizations across the Greater Houston Area. Ms. Charles has also been deployed to Hurricane ravaged communities like Bay County Florida and the United States Virgin Islands to provide professional development trainings to counselors and first responders. Throughout her professional career\, Sharifa has proudly worked for or collaborated with countless CBOS\, government agencies and NGOs. She brings an extensive background in program implementation\, capacity building\, training and facilitation within diverse vulnerable populations throughout the City of Houston and beyond.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/trauma-informed-environments-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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