American Camp Association New England

New Camp Director Workshop
2021-04-12 09:00 - 2021-04-13 15:30 (America/New_York)
New Camp Director Workshop
Are you a new director, or someone planning a camp career?
In 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.
This 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.
A team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops.
April Course
The Course will be held virtually over the course of 2 days. Attendance of both days is necessary to complete the course.
April 12 9:00 – 11:30 and 1:00 – 3:30
April 13 9:00 – 11:30 and 1:00 – 3:30
Price
ACA Members – $75
Non-Members – $95

Pediatric Telehealth at Camp - Why 2021 is the Summer to Get Started
2021-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This FREE webinar underwritten and sponsored by PM Pediatrics will be a moderated discussion about how camps can utilize Telehealth to their advantage for summer 2021. Telemedicine is dramatically changing the practice of healthcare and this webinar will help teach you how to be at the forefront of using this technology to provide better and more convenient care to your campers and staff. Moderated by Dr. Christina Johns, Senior Medical Advisor and VP of Communications at PM Pediatrics. Dr. Johns will be joined by Dr. Sheryl Cohen, the Vice President of Clinical Operations for PM Pediatrics in the Northeast & Alaska and Director of Pediatric Urgent Care Telemedicine and is a camp doctor who helped lead her camp to open in summer 2020 and Dr. Mordechai Raskas, the Chief Medical Information Officer and Director of Telemedicine for PM Pediatrics.

Accreditation Info and Questions: FOR VISITORS
2021-03-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Accreditation Visits in 2021 will look different than in past summers – just as camp will look different than in past summers.
Join ACA New England for an opportunity to ask your burning questions regarding logistics for Visits in 2021.
Elizabeth Snell, members of our New England Standard Committee and New England Standards Instructors will be discuss Safe and Smart visits and answer YOUR questions.
Sessions are formatted specifically for Accreditation Visitors and Camps who are scheduled for their Accreditation site visit this summer.
Be sure to sign up for the session that fits your role. (Visitor or Camp)
One session of each focus will be recorded if you are unable to attend live.
Questions? Reach out to Elizabeth

ACA, New England Annual Meeting
2021-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The ACA, New England Board of Directors will host the 2021 Annual Meeting on March 26 at 10AM. We invite all members to attend for any portion or all of the meeting. Below you will see a general outline of the meeting, and registrants will receive a more detailed agenda as we draw closer to the date.
Should you have any questions, information, requests, etc. regarding this year’s meeting, please contact Board President, Betsy Kelder president@acanewengland.org, and/or Executive Director, Michele Rowcliffe – michele@acanewengland.org.

Accreditation Info and Questions: FOR CAMPS
2021-03-23 10:30 - 11:30

EPIC NECC Debrief
2021-03-18 12:30 - 13:45 | Online
After the action-packed week of the NECC, spend time with the EPIC community as we share our favorite takeaways and highlights from the virtual conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to share and chat about their experiences, as well as have the chance to provide feedback about the conference through the EPIC lens. Join us for additional ideas, discussion, and professional development as we wrap up the NECC!
This EPIC opportunity is only available to EPICs registered for the Northeast CAMP Conference, so make sure to register soon (before February 5th to get the early-bird rate).
What is EPIC?
Emerging Professionals In Camping connects emerging professionals from around the country and strives to provide meaningful opportunities for learning. There are no official EPIC “membership requirements”; anyone is welcome if the topic and conversations speak to you and can help you on your path to learning!
To learn more about EPIC, New England and how to get involved, email camp@acanewengland.org

EPIC NECC Download
2021-03-02 12:30 - 13:45 | Online
Come join the Emerging Professionals in Camping community as we set the stage for the first-ever Northeast Camp Conference! We will be sharing and discussing helpful tips, tools, and strategies to maximize the virtual conference experience, and highlighting ways EPICs can stay connected and support one another throughout the NECC, and beyond! If you’re excited to kick off your NECC experience, this is the best place to start!
This EPIC opportunity is only available to EPICs registered for the Northeast CAMP Conference, so make sure to register soon (before February 5th to get the early-bird rate).
What is EPIC?
Emerging Professionals In Camping connects emerging professionals from around the country and strives to provide meaningful opportunities for learning. There are no official EPIC “membership requirements”; anyone is welcome if the topic and conversations speak to you and can help you on your path to learning!
To learn more about EPIC, New England and how to get involved, email camp@acanewengland.org

Risk Management 101: A Refresher
2021-02-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
EPIC, New England welcomes you to join us for a conversation around risk management in the coming summer. With new Covid-related responsibilities coming our way, it’s important to not lose site of the routine, risk-management processes that we’d follow in any other year.
Thanks to ACA, New England, The Redwoods Group and Chalmers Insurance Group for facilitating this session.

Accreditation Info and Questions: FOR CAMPS
2021-02-24 11:15 - 12:15 | Zoom

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2021-02-01 10:00 - 15:30 | Online
Youth Mental Health First Aid (pre-work and live virtual course)
THIS COURSE IS FULL AND HAS REACHED CAPACITY
To be added to the WAITLIST for this course or other upcoming YMHFA courses organized by ACA, New England, complete THIS FORM.

This is an 8-hour education program that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Youth Mental Health First Aid uses group activity, role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
This course is offered in a two-part format and both components must be completed to earn your certification:

5 hours of pre-work must be completed by Friday, January 22
5 hour live, virtual course from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm on Monday, February 1

What will participants learn? This course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder.
Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling – rather, participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan. The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth, ages 8-18.
Who should take this course? The course is designed for any adults who regularly interact with adolescents who are ACA, New England members.
Who created the course? The National Council for Behavioral Health was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the U.S. Mental Health First Aid USA worked with experts at the National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development to develop the youth program.
Instructors:
Karl Blumel, Residence Education Coordinator for Selection, Training, and Leadership, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Rosie McMahan, Program Manager, Mass Mentoring Partnership & Counselor/Educator, Optimistic Options
When: Monday, February 1, 2021, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm (pre-work must be completed by Friday, January 22 for participants to receive log-in information for the live portion of the course).
Where: Virtually
Cost: FREE for ACA, New England members. Registration by January 15 and pre-work completion by January 22 is required. *We are able to provide this course free of charge to ACA, New England members due to a grant.*
To register: Click here. You will register through ACA, New England, but additional communication about the course will come from the National Council for Behavioral Health/ Mental Health First Aid USA.
*Please only register if you can commit to completing both the pre-work and the full live session. Because this course results in a certification, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.*
Space is limited to 20 participants, so register early! Because you need to be entered into the system to complete your pre-work, the deadline to register is Friday, January 15, 2021.
If the course is full or you are interested, but not available on this date, please contact Kerry Salvo, Director of Education and Professional Development, kerry@acanewengland.org, 781-541-6080 ext. 104. If there is interest, we may offer additional courses in March/April 2021.

Accreditation Process Workshop
2021-01-28 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
This workshop is designed for camp representatives who are preparing for accreditation visits in upcoming summer and beyond. The course is appropriate for those who are new to the accreditation process AND those who have been part of an accreditation visit or completed standards training in the past. Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes the workshop on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be on site a significant amount of time during the camp season and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit.
Date: January 28, 2021
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Online
Cost: No charge, but pre-registration is required. E-mail elizabeth@acanewengland.org to be added to the course.

2020 EPIC, New England Holiday Hang
2020-12-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Accreditation Process Workshop
2020-12-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
This workshop is designed for camp representatives who are preparing for accreditation visits in upcoming summer and beyond. The course is appropriate for those who are new to the accreditation process AND those who have been part of an accreditation visit or completed standards training in the past. Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes the workshop on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be on site a significant amount of time during the camp season and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit.
Date: December 9, 2020
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Online
Cost: No charge, but pre-registration is required. E-mail elizabeth@acanewengland.org to be added to the course.

Women in Camp Summit
2020-12-02 - 2020-12-04 | Online
WOMEN IN CAMP SUMMIT
December 2-4, 2020 | Online
Join #ladycamppros from across the industry for two days of networking, discussion, and professional development designed specifically for those who identify as women working in or in support of summer camp

This wonderful opportunity is brought to you by our friends at the American Camp Association, Illinois. For more information about the Women in Camp Summit, please visit http://acail.org/women-in-camp-summit

The State of Insurance for Camps: A Panel Discussion
2020-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Navigating the insurance market continues to be more challenging than ever. We want the camp community to continue to be a successful industry and provide that magical experience for kids across the world. That is why we want you to have a clear picture of where the insurance market stands and how you can navigate the market in such difficult times. The Redwoods Group and Chalmers Insurance Group will be hosting a panel discussion on Friday, November 20th to provide insight into the current state of insurance, so that you are able to find an insurance partner that is reliable and committed to you during these uncertain times.

The panel will cover the following topics:

How to find a committed insurance partner during these uncertain times
How the current market will affect pricing for camps moving forward
How carriers are responding to the pandemic and natural disasters (e.g. wildfires, hurricanes)
How the social and legal environment have changed and what this means for camps

Panelists will include:

Jim Chalmers, 4th Generation Owner, Chalmers Insurance Group
Queron Smith, Director of Underwriting, The Redwoods Group
Katie Johnson, Senior Consultant, The Redwoods Group
Tony Oyenarte, Director at Lochearn Camp for Girls

Fall E-Seminar: Leading with Purpose In Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work
2020-11-18 10:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Who do you aspire to be as a leader? And what is your personal shadow—the dark part of the self that threatens to diminish your impact in the world? And how does this inner clarity impact your efforts to create communities that are diverse, inclusive, and equitable? Join us for a powerful session that will invite you to engage in some deep inner work and reflection around these questions.
During this session, we will explore the interconnected nature of inner change (within the self) and outer change (in the world around us). We will reflect on our own highest aspirations for who we want to be as leaders in the work we do and will take the unusual step of confronting the shadow—the dark side of our aspirations—that we all possess but often refuse to acknowledge.
Following a 90-minute e-workshop focused on engaging with these questions, we will gather to think through some specific leadership challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion brought to the session by participants. Together, we’ll explore how we might address those challenges in ways that align with our mission and avoid our personal shadows.
The goals of this session are as follows:

Gain a higher consciousness of the interconnected nature of inner and outer change
Achieve greater clarity regarding our own person leadership mission and shadow
Build skills and understanding around how to harness this inner clarity to address real-world challenges

When: Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Program will run approximately 10:30 am – 1:00 pm with optional networking from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Online, via Zoom
How Much: $40/members; $60/non-members
Registration Link
Sponsored by:

If you are joining us for our Navigating Your Financial Path Forward e-seminar on October 21, save 20% off of your registration fee for this Leading With Purpose e-seminar!
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event.
Participants will receive 3 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation.
Please note: We do not want cost to prohibit a camp professional from joining our event. Should the price of this e-seminar be a barrier, please reach out to Kerry Salvo, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options.
About the Presenter
Dr. Max Klau is an author, coach, speaker, scholar, and leadership development consultant living in Boston. He currently serves as the Chief Program Officer at the New Politics Leadership Academy, a non-profit that is dedicated to recruiting and developing military veterans and alumni of national service programs to seek political office. Before stepping into this role, he was the Vice President of Leadership Development at City Year, Inc., the national service program headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Max received his doctorate of education (Ed.D.) from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2005; his studies focused on civic leadership education. Max is also a certified Integral Professional Coach. Max’s book, Race and Social Change: A Quest, A Study, A Call to Action, was published by Jossey Bass in 2017. It currently appears on lists of resources for understanding racial justice developed by Duke Law School, the University of San Francisco, and several other institutions. Max attended camp for 10 years as a child, and his doctoral work focused on kids participating in a week-long residential camp program. His two children attend overnight camp in the Berkshires, and his wife has been on summer staff there as well. Camp has been an integral part of Max’s life both personally and professionally, and he is excited to work with this audience.

Associate Visitor Course - New England
2020-11-17 09:30 - 2020-11-19 12:00 | Zoom
ACA New England needs YOU as a visitor! Join us for our next Associate Visitor Course.
This course is a blended learning course with the first portion completed virtually followed by an in person session.

Preregistration for this course is required.
Registration Deadline November 16, 2020
Virtual Sessions to be held: November 17 (9:30AM – 12:00PM) AND November 19 (9:30AM-12:00PM)
In person mock visits dates will be announced at the course.
Participants must attend BOTH sessions (one registration through button above).

Experienced Camp Director Round Table Series (October 2020 – May 2021)
2020-11-17
Don’t worry if you missed the first session! The group has space to accept a few new members starting on November 17. Click the registration link to sign up.
For camp professionals with 5 or more years of camp director experience
(Both day and resident camp directors are welcome! As space is limited, we can only accommodate one director per camp at this time.)
Having a network of colleagues to share ideas with, to get feedback from, and to lean on for resources and supports can be so important in the camping industry. It helps us stay connected, broaden our perspectives, think innovatively, and strengthen our community. Last year’s attendees shared:
“I valued getting to know other directors in a deeper/more connected way.”
“As a participant, I enjoyed the support and continuity of the group.”
“Looking back, it’s interesting to see how incredibly valuable this group has been amidst this current crisis. At times, it literally has helped me to stay grounded and on-track while trying to navigate the decisions about the summer.”
This year, join us for…
NETV-Channel 3 – DTYD – Direct To You, Director
Just think, what if two television antennas meet on a roof, fall love and, eventually, get married. The reception would be FANTASTIC!!! An ACA, New England Action Series* with original material provided by your camp community.
*Binge watching not available in most areas…
While we’d all love to get together in person, this year we are taking our round table series virtual (using the Zoom platform)! This series of eight episodes (meetings) from October 2020 – May 2021 may cover the following topics:

Building Community and Staying Connected
Now What? How Do We Communicate It
Holding Tryouts- The Right People for Team
Is the Fax Machine Plugged In?! Technology in and out of the camp community–
If Evaluations Were Like Antique Roadshow Appraisals- How are “we” doing?
Mount Paperwork- Tackling This Risky Business
Would Lucy Still Only Charge $.05? Health and Wellness in our camp
Getting Ready for the Big Show- Dress Rehearsal and People Behaviors

Topics are subject to change based upon the needs/interests of participants.
Each month, there will be time for large group discussion, presentations/guest topic experts, and small group discussion.
We are excited to welcome Kat Shreve, Associate Executive Director at Camp Kudzu, who has worked in the summer camp industry for more than 30 years, as this year’s facilitator. Kat has a breadth of camp experience with both day and resident camps with organizations including: Project Adventure, Girl Scouts, YMCA, ACA, and Camp Kudzu.
The dates for the 2020-2021 season are as follows:

Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (please note this is the second Tuesday to avoid public school break dates)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:00 p
Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (please note this is the second Tuesday to avoid public school break dates)
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: $300/ACA, New England Members – $350/Non-members. Registration is for the duration of the series – eight sessions in total.
This is an incredible value for members at under $40 per three-hour facilitated session and under $13 per CEC!
Registration link
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the series. Once the series begins, no transfers or substitutions will be permitted.
Participants will receive 24 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation.
If you have between 1-4 summers of experience, please consider joining our Newer Director Round Table Series.
Please note: We do not want cost to prohibit a camp professional from joining our event. Should the price of this e-seminar be a barrier, please reach out to Kerry Salvo, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options.
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

About the Facilitator
Kat Shreve, Associate Executive Director, Camp Kudzu
Just minutes after the Shreve family’s station wagon arrived at Camp Meadowlea in Bridgeport, WV Kat’s career path in camp began. Since then, Kat has worked for Project Adventure as a facilitator and developed environmental education programs at Rock Eagle 4-H center. Additionally, in her 30 years in camp, Kat has directed the Athens YWCO Camp for Girls, Girl Scout Camp Meriwether, YMCA Camp Colman in the Seattle area, and both Girl Scouts camps in Virginia: Camp Pamunkey Ridge and Camp Kittamaqund.
As an active member of the American Camp Association (ACA), Kat serves as an Accreditation Visitor and Instructor Trainer. During her tenure with ACA, Kat has served as the Education Director for ACA and has volunteered for several years with the Southeastern Region Board of Directors and on the LCOL of the Evergreen Region.
Kat has spoken at several youth professional gatherings from camp professionals to recreation professionals to educators. She was on the writing team for two books, Creating Positive Youth Outcomes and Designing Quality Youth Program.
Kat graduated from the Recreation & Leisure Studies program at the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Education. In 2007, Kat was honored as the University of Georgia College of Education Professional Alumni of the Year. The ACA awarded Kat the National Service Award celebrating her work volunteering for both multiple ACA regions and on the national level. She is a current member of the ACA National Awards Committee. And serves on the Editorial Advisory Committee as both a frequent contributor and member of Camping Magazine. Most recently, she was inducted into the Pioneers in Camping, an honor society of camp professionals who have worked in the field for 30 years.

Virtual/Remote Opportunities Summer 2020 - Learnings from the Field
2020-11-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
We have been listening and know that you are eager to hear from your camp colleagues about how summer 2020 went. So, ACA, New England is putting together a series of Learnings from the Field panel discussions on the following dates and topics. We hope you’ll join us for one or more of the sessions to hear from a variety of camps from all over New England!

Virtual/Remote Opportunities Summer 2020, November 16, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Camp Beech Cliff, Maine
Buckingham Brown & Nichols (BB&N), Massachusetts
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, Rhode Island
Wanakee, New Hampshire

Cost: FREE for ACA members; $20/panel non-members
Registration is required for each session. Zoom links will be sent a few days prior to each panel.
Please plan to join us live for these sessions! Recordings will not be widely shared.
Registrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization prior to the start of the session.
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

Wilderness First Aid Training
2020-11-15 08:00 - 2020-11-16 17:00
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.
Wilderness 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.
Those 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.
Due to COVID 19; we are capping class sizes to no more than 12 people. Classroom space will be setup to allow for students to remain 6ft apart during didactic lessons. For practical work, students are paired with one person, and one person only. These people will work together during practical sessions/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.
The cost of this invaluable training is $160.00 per person.
For questions, call Merrimack Parks & Recreation at 603-882-1046

Coffee and Camp Chats
2020-11-13 10:00 - 10:45 | Zoom
Friday’s can be tough. What better way to kickoff the weekend than to grab a cup of coffee (or you beverage of choice) and talk shop with friends in the camp community.
Coffee and Camp Chat is intended to be an drop-in/office hours type of opportunity. On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, from 10AM-11AM, ACA, New England staff will host a Zoom “meeting” for folks to join, ask questions, connect with peers, troubleshoot problems, or simply talk with fellow camp professionals.
Each meeting, we’ll have a friend, guest or updated information to share at the top of the gathering. But after that, we’re more interested in hearing from you and helping you connect, hearing feedback, or answering questions.
There’s no pre-registration necessary for these informal conversations. Whether you need to clear your head, solve a problem or just want to connect with fellow camp folk for a few, pencil in the following dates and bookmark the zoom link to join (you can also join through the button above):
Camp and Coffee Chat Fridays:

11/13/2020 – Join us to meet Michele Rowcliffe, new Executive Director of ACA, New England
11/27/2020 (NO CAMP AND COFFEE, ACA OFFICES CLOSED)
12/11/2020 – Looking back at 2020 and into 2021
12/25/2020 (NO CAMP AND COFFEE, ACA OFFICES CLOSED)
1/15/2021 – Conference chat with Kerry Salvo, Greg Jutkiewicz, and Joanna Lenahan
1/29/2021 – What’s going on lately? Checking in. Catching up. What’s next?
2/12/2021 –Accreditation? Yes, we’ve heard of it – Elizabeth’s stopping by to chat.
2/26/2021
3/12/2021
3/26/2021 – ACA, New England Annual Meeting begins at this time. Join us there.
4/16/2021
4/30/2021

Creative Property Usage Summer 2020 - Learnings from the Field
2020-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
We have been listening and know that you are eager to hear from your camp colleagues about how summer 2020 went. So, ACA, New England is putting together a series of Learnings from the Field panel discussions on the following dates and topics. We hope you’ll join us for one or more of the sessions to hear from a variety of camps from all over New England!

Creative Property Usage Summer 2020, November 12, 10:00 am – 11:30 am.

New England Base Camp, Massachusetts
Pine Tree Camp, Maine
Wildwood, New Hampshire

Cost: FREE for ACA members; $20/panel non-members
Registration is required for each session. Zoom links will be sent a few days prior to each panel.
Please plan to join us live for these sessions! Recordings will not be widely shared.
Registrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization prior to the start of the session.
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

Day Camps that Operated In-Person Programming Summer 2020 - Learnings from the Field
2020-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
We have been listening and know that you are eager to hear from your camp colleagues about how summer 2020 went. So, ACA, New England is putting together a series of Learnings from the Field panel discussions on the following dates and topics. We hope you’ll join us for one or more of the sessions to hear from a variety of camps from all over New England!

Day Camps that Operated In-Person Programming Summer 2020, November 9, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Thank you to our generous sponsor: First Student Charter Bus Rental

Mother of Hope Day Camp, Rhode Island
Camp Ketcha, Maine
West Suburban YMCA, Massachusetts
Winding Trails, Connecticut

Cost: FREE for ACA members; $20/panel non-members
Registration is required for each session. Zoom links will be sent a few days prior to each panel.
Please plan to join us live for these sessions! Recordings will not be widely shared.
Registrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization prior to the start of the session.
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

Accreditation Process Workshop
2020-11-05 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
This workshop is designed for camp representatives who are preparing for accreditation visits in upcoming summer and beyond. The course is appropriate for those who are new to the accreditation process AND those who have been part of an accreditation visit or completed standards training in the past. Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes the workshop on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be on site a significant amount of time during the camp season and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit.
Date: November 5, 2020
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Online
Cost: No charge, but pre-registration is required.

Programming-Specific Summer 2020 - Learnings from the Field
2020-11-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
We have been listening and know that you are eager to hear from your camp colleagues about how summer 2020 went. So, ACA, New England is putting together a series of Learnings from the Field panel discussions on the following dates and topics. We hope you’ll join us for one or more of the sessions to hear from a variety of camps from all over New England!

Programming-Specific Summer 2020, November 2, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Holiday Hill, Connecticut
Mystic Aquarium, Connecticut
Pompositticut Farm Day Camp, Massachusetts
Summer at GUS, Massachusetts

Cost: FREE for ACA members; $20/panel non-members
Registration is required for each session. Zoom links will be sent a few days prior to each panel.
Please plan to join us live for these sessions! Recordings will not be widely shared.
Registrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization prior to the start of the session.
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

Joe Kruger Youth Development Conference
2020-10-28 11:00 - 15:15 | Zoom
What did we learn from the COVID 19 pandemic and how can we apply this knowledge to summer 2021, with a focus on the social and emotional needs of our campers? More info coming soon!
For more information, please contact: Jenna Dunlay • 212-391-5208 • jenna@acanynj.org

Resident Camps that Operated In-Person Programming Summer 2020 - Learnings from the Field
2020-10-27 14:30 - 16:00 | Zoom
We have been listening and know that you are eager to hear from your camp colleagues about how summer 2020 went. So, ACA, New England is putting together a series of Learnings from the Field panel discussions on the following dates and topics. We hope you’ll join us for one or more of the sessions to hear from a variety of camps from all over New England!

Resident Camps that Operated In-Person Programming Summer 2020, October 27, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Thank you to our generous sponsor Maplewoodshop.

Camp Centerstage, Maine
Hosmer Point, Vermont
Camp Wawenock, Maine
Windsor Mountain, New Hampshire

Cost: FREE for ACA members; $20/panel non-members
Registration is required for each session. Zoom links will be sent a few days prior to each panel.
Please plan to join us live for these sessions! Recordings will not be widely shared.
Registrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization prior to the start of the session.
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.

Navigating your Financial Path Forward
2020-10-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
2020 has been a year like no other. Kids and families need the unique and transformative experiences that camps provide more than ever.
By carefully plotting your financial path forward, you can help ensure that your camp will continue to provide those experiences now and far into the future. Join Brian Keel, Senior Consultant in Financial Management with DBD Group (and a CPA), for an E-Seminar as we discuss these key components of your journey:
• Getting Your Bearings
• Orienting for the Winter
• Navigating Next Season
• Thriving to the Edge of the Map
Topics we will explore together include:
• Determining your financial position today
• Confidently forecasting for the future
• Identifying potential funding sources for your camp, including a discussion of Impact Investors
• How well-crafted/well communicated policies can positively impact your bottom line
• Making financial decisions with long term sustainability in mind
Wondering, is this session right for me?
Are you a CEO, Owner, Director, on the Business, Finance, or Operations team or are you a camp pro who wants to learn more about navigating camp finances? Is your camp working through some challenging financial scenarios due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other reasons? If so, we encourage you to join us! Brian Keel not only has a breadth of experience in a variety of finance roles with YMCAs, The Redwoods Group, and Communities In Schools of North Carolina, but he also understands camp and is skilled at making numbers and budgets accessible to non-CPAs.
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Program will run approximately 10:00 am – 12:30 pm with optional networking/Zoom lunch from 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Online, via Zoom
How Much: $40/members; $60/non-members
ACA, New England is offering another e-seminar on leadership and diversity on Wednesday, November 18. Join us for both e-seminars and save 20% off of your registration fee for our November event!
Registration link
Questions? Reach out to Kerry, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.
Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event.
Participants will receive 3 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation.
Please note: We do not want cost to prohibit a camp professional from joining our event. Should the price of this e-seminar be a barrier, please reach out to Kerry Salvo, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options.
About the Presenter
As Senior Consultant with DBD Group, Brian Keel brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience gained both in for-profit and non-profit organizations. This background gives him a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in financial management.
Before joining DBD, Brian served as Senior Resource Specialist – Finance for YMCA of the USA. Brian was the primary Finance resource for thirty-two Resource Directors, four Senior Resource Directors and provided oversight for the development and delivery of Financial Management resources to local Ys across the United States.
Brian also served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President – Operations for the YMCA of Greater Toledo, Senior Vice President and CFO for The Redwoods Group and CFO for Communities In Schools of North Carolina.
Brian has additional experience in the for-profit sector including founding a consulting practice that provided fractional CFO services to clients throughout the Midwest and Northeast US. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Akron. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in both Ohio and North Carolina and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
Brian and his family reside in Wake Forest, North Carolina and his daughter works as a camp counselor at a local resident camp. For more information on Brian, click here.
About DBD Group
DBD Group is a team of dedicated non-profit professionals, joined together to help you realize your goals and support your unique vision. With deep experience and creative vision, we help you with new and better approaches to fund raising and related development needs. Together, we will help you drive greater achievements, building a stronger foundation for a successful mission for the years to come.
