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SUMMARY:From Plan to Practice: An Emergency Response Tabletop E-Session that Actually Works
DESCRIPTION:Now more than ever\, camps are investing more resources into making sure their staffs are adequately prepared for any emergencies that may arise. But a comprehensive action plan isn’t enough. The real test of preparedness comes when the plan is put into action. Join Patrick Dollason\, founder and CEO of The Base Camp Initiative\, for a hands-on session to practice translating your emergency plans into practical tools that build confidence and empower your staff to act. \nBase Camp’s services are designed specifically for the camp environment and are grounded in FEMA and DHS principles. Through guided discussion and facilitated tabletop exercises\, participants will learn the actionable steps for creating their own tabletop exercises that they can in turn facilitate with their own staff teams. \nAbout the Instructor\n \nPatrick Dollason is a certified Emergency Management Specialist with the Charleston County Emergency Management Department and \nfounder of The Base Camp Initiative\, LLC\, a consulting practice helping camps build a culture of preparedness and resilience. He holds degrees in Disaster and Emergency Management and Organizational Leadership\, blending field expertise with academic insight into team development and organizational culture. As a Training and Exercise Coordinator\, Patrick designs and facilitates emergency exercises that identify gaps\, strengthen leadership\, and build resilience. He brings both professional experience and a passion for youth development to help camps protect what matters most. \n  \nWhen: Thursday\, March 5\, 2026; 10:00 – 11:30am (eastern) \nWhere: Zoom (meeting links will be sent prior to the start of the session) \nCost: 1st Person: Member $40; Non-member $55\, 2nd and Additional: Member: $30; Non-member $45 \nClick here to register!\nThis e-session will not be recorded. \nQuestions\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Manager at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nUse 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. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/from-plan-to-practice-a-virtual-tabletop-session-that-actually-works/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, 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 new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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:20260325T080000
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SUMMARY:New Camp Director Workshop 3/25/26
DESCRIPTION:ACA\, New England: New Camp Director Workshop\n(a 101-level offering)\nOnline registration has closed\, but we will accept walk-in registrations on Wednesday\, March 25. Please complete and bring this form with you to expedite your registration.\nACA\, New England’s New Camp Director Workshop is a fast-paced\, one-day program designed to give new and aspiring camp directors greater understanding of the scope and key functions of the professional role of the camp director\, including the following:\n\nTransition to Leadership and the Camp Director Role\nKnowing your Camp – mission & values\, culture\, your audience\nThe Business of Camp – finances\, policies & procedures\, continuous improvement\nRisk Management & Emergency Planning – best practices\, mandated reporting\, assessing risk\, emergency action plans\, and crisis response\nBuilding and Managing a Team – recruitment\, hiring\, training\, supervision\, retention\nHot Topics & things you don’t think of\n\nParticipants will also be assigned a “Resource Group” with other attendees and an instructor and can expect the opportunity to connect with them at least three times within a year of taking the course. \nIdeal participants are full-time and part-time camp directors in their first three years of the role\, and aspiring camp directors.  \nThe course is taught by instructors from a variety of different camp backgrounds who have at least 7 years of experience as a camp director. \nParticipants will come away from the day with:\n\nA welcome to the American Camp Association\, New England\, which serves camps throughout the region with programming\, resources\, and accreditation services;\nIncreased knowledge related to the topics above;\nA library of handouts and resources to utilize; and\nConnection with experienced instructors and a network of new colleagues to connect with for ongoing support\n\nACA Core Competencies covered in this workshop:\n\nBusiness Management\nEvaluation\nFamily & Connection\nHealth & Wellness\nHuman Resources\nLeadership\nRisk Management\nYouth Development\n\n*Please note: this course does not cover basic youth development\, curriculum\, or program design principles. \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026; 8:00am to 6:00pm \nWhere: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, Manchester NH \nMember Price: $110 \nNon-Member Price: $140 \nThe New Camp Director Workshop is a full-day program. Attendance for the entirety of the program is required to receive education credits and a certificate of completion.  \n  \nHave questions? Reach out to Gillian\, Events & Logistics Manager\, at gillian@acanewengland.org\, or call our office at 781-541-6080 \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nUse 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.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/new-camp-director-workshop-3-25-26/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, 700 Elm St\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101
CATEGORIES:Education,New Camp Director Workshop
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteer Course 3/25/26
DESCRIPTION:ACA New England needs YOU to join an amazing team of volunteers!  Join us for our next Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course). \nThis 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. \nACA’s accreditation program is the only national peer review program of its kind for the camp industry. Being an ACA accreditation volunteer (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. \nTo become an accreditation volunteer\, please complete these steps: \n\nSubmit an Accreditation Volunteer Application (online) \nRegister for this Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course)\n\nOnce you are registered for the course\, you’ll be enrolled in the required online pre-course work. The online pre-course work includes the Accreditation Process Workshop so you are up to date. This online pre-work must be successfully completed in order to attend the Accreditation Volunteer Course. To become an accreditation volunteer\, you must fully attend and participate in ALL parts of the training. \nIf this course date does not work for your schedule\, when you complete the Accreditation Volunteer Application\, you will have other live virtual and in-person course options to select from. \nAdditional steps: \n\nReview the ACA Associate Visitor/Visitor Service Description.\nReview and be ready to sign the Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct.\nBe a current ACA individual member (contact us if you have questions about this. We also offer a discounted membership rate for visitors).\n\nThe registration Deadline is March 16\, 2026. Pre-registration is required for this course. \nThere is an online portion that must be completed prior to the in-person portion of this course.   \nClick here to register \nCost: Free \nWhere & When: Goffstown YMCA\, 116 Goffstown Back Road\, Goffstown\, NH 03045; March 25\, 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nIn conjunction with the New England Camp Conference\, this course will be held in person as part of our pre-conference programming. To register for the NE Camp Conference\, click here. \nQuestions\, reach out Haillie Mousseau\, Accreditation & Volunteer Manager at haillie@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 100. \nUse 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.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-3-25-26/
LOCATION:Goffstown YMCA\, 116 Goffstown Back Road\, Goffstown\, NH\, 03045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Associate Visitor Course
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SUMMARY:2026 New England Camp Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2026 New England Camp Conference is OPEN!\nJoin us in Manchester\, NH for 3 days (March 26-28) of education\, connection\, and FUN!\nClick here for registration details
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/2026-new-england-camp-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, 700 Elm St\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101
CATEGORIES:Education
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