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SUMMARY:The Camp Reset: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The goal isn’t to reinvent your camp. It’s to make sure every summer leaves you better prepared for the next one. \nThis three-part series will explore how to capture lessons while they’re fresh\, identify the systems behind recurring challenges\, and make intentional changes that strengthen hiring\, training\, supervision\, and leadership practices. Along the way\, you’ll discover opportunities to reduce recurring frustrations\, build leadership capacity\, and create a camp that is easier to lead – not because camp gets easier\, but because you’re no longer solving the same problems year after year. \nWhether you’re a seasoned director or stepping into a new leadership role\, The Camp Reset series will help you turn summer experiences into practical improvements that support both your camp’s success and your own sustainability as a leader. \nPart 1 – Don’t Lose Summer 2026: Capturing the Right Lessons Before They’re Gone\nThursday\, October 1\, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30am ET \nEvery summer leaves clues. Some point to systems that worked better than expected. Others reveal recurring frustrations\, unmet needs\, or opportunities you don’t want to miss. This session creates space to step back from the day-to-day demands of camp life and take a thoughtful look at the season you’ve just completed – while the lessons are still close enough to be useful. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to:\n• Identify operational\, staffing\, leadership\, and organizational lessons that should be captured before the season ends.\n• Use a structured debrief process to distinguish isolated incidents from recurring patterns.\n• Document successes\, challenges\, and opportunities for improvement in a way that supports future decision-making.\n• Assess their own leadership experience by identifying bottlenecks\, delegation opportunities\, and factors that contributed to burnout or fatigue. \nPart 2 – Make It Mean Something: Finding the Systems Behind the Stress\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00am ET \nOnce you’ve identified the clues\, the next step is making sense of them. This session focuses on the recurring challenges\, frustrations\, and successes that shape a camp season and asks a simple question: What might they be trying to tell us? By looking for patterns rather than isolated events\, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the systems and practices that influence your staff experience\, operational effectiveness\, and leadership workload. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to:\n• Analyze recurring staffing and operational challenges to identify potential root causes.\n• Differentiate between individual performance issues and system-level challenges.\n• Evaluate how hiring\, onboarding\, training\, supervision\, communication\, and policies contribute to recurring problems.\n• Prioritize improvement opportunities using a structured framework for impact and feasibility. \nPart 3 – From Insight to Action: Building a Better Next Summer\nTuesday\, January 12\, 2027 from 10:00 to 11:30am ET \nInsight alone doesn’t create change. The real value of reflection comes when it shapes the way we hire\, train\, communicate\, supervise\, and lead. In this final session\, we’ll focus on translating what you’ve learned into practical action – identifying a handful of meaningful changes that can strengthen your camp\, support your staff\, and make next summer a little easier to lead than the last. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to:\n• Identify decisions\, responsibilities\, and processes that can be delegated to supervisors and leadership staff.\n• Apply lessons learned from the previous season to improve hiring\, training\, supervision\, and staff support systems.\n• Develop strategies to build leadership capacity and reduce organizational dependence on a single leader.\n• Create a practical action plan for implementing improvements before the next camp season. \nRegistration\nNOTE: Registration for the full series will be open until 10/15\, and newly registered participants will receive the full session recording. Starting on 10/16\, registration will be available for Parts 2 & 3 – a recap of Part 1 will be available to new registrants. Please reach out to gillian@acanewengland.org if you have any questions.  \nParticipation in all three parts is not required but it is recommended. This is a 200-level offering best suited for those with hands-on experience. \nParts 2 & 3: Member $70/non-Member $100 \nPart 2 Only: Member $30/non-Member $45 \nPart 3 Only: Member $40/non-Member $55 \nA recording of each session will be available to registered participants for 30 days.  \nIf you register after Parts 1 or 2 have taken place\, recaps will be available to catch you up.  \nRegistration is non-refundable but may be transferred to another member of your team prior to the start of the session. To transfer a registration please email gillian@acanewengland.org \nClick here to register \nFinancial assistance is available. To request assistance\, please fill out this form.\nPlease reach out to Kerry Salvo at kerry@acanewengland.org with questions.\n  \nAbout the Instructor\nDonna Johns-Thomas \nDonna Johns-Thomas\, SHRM-CP\, is the Owner and Chief Consultant of Indigo Consulting LLC\, where she helps camps\, youth-serving organizations\, and nonprofit leaders strengthen their people practices through practical HR support\, leadership development\, and organizational training. With more than 30 years of experience in camps and youth development\, Donna has served as a camp director\, accreditation leader\, trainer\, and senior organizational leader\, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges camp professionals face both during and between seasons. \nPrior to launching Indigo Consulting\, Donna spent 13 years with the American Camp Association\, New England\, where she led accreditation and professional development initiatives\, and 7 years as Director of Learning & Development\, Human Resources for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. \nShe is a frequent conference presenter known for her engaging\, practical approach and her ability to translate real-world camp experiences into actionable strategies. Donna is passionate about helping leaders build stronger systems\, develop confident staff\, and create organizations that are both effective and sustainable to lead. \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \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.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/the-camp-reset-a-three-part-e-series-2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteer Course 11/18/26
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 November 11th\, 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. Pre-work must be completed by November 13\, 2026. \nThis is a skills-based course; prior experience as an accreditation volunteer is not required.  \nClick here to register \nCost: Free \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026; 9:00am to 5:00pm \nWhere: Wheeler Farm – 350 Walker Street\, Seekonk\, MA 02771 \nQuestions\, reach out to 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-11-18-26/
LOCATION:The Farm – Wheeler School Seekonk Campus\, 357 Walker St\, Seekonk\, MA\, 02771
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SUMMARY:Your Next Chapter: When? Why? and How?
DESCRIPTION:Every camp owner eventually faces the same question:\nWhat’s next?\nMaybe you’re thinking about the next generation taking over. Maybe a longtime director could become the owner. Maybe you’re considering bringing in a partner\, transitioning without selling\, creating a nonprofit\, or selling the camp outright. Or maybe you’re not ready to do anything at all—but you know you should start thinking about it. \nYour Next Chapter: When? Why? And How? is a candid\, practical\, one-day workshop designed specifically for privately owned summer camp owners who are considering their future. We’ll take a deep dive into the many ways a camp can transition—and the financial\, familial\, operational\, legal\, tax\, and emotional considerations that come with each path. \nWe’ll explore:\n• Passing the reins to the next generation\n• Family transitions—and the pitfalls to avoid\n• Transitioning ownership to an internal leader or management team\n• Selling to an outside individual or organization\n• Transitioning without selling\n• Partial ownership and phased transitions\n• Understanding what your camp is really worth\n• Getting financial value out without crippling the camp\n• Banks\, taxes\, seller financing\, and alternative sources of capital\n• Who is actually buying camps today\n• The nonprofit route and lessons from camps that have pursued it\n• Separating the value of the camp business from the value of the real estate\n• What to do before you go to market\n• How to prepare your camp to operate without you\n• And perhaps most importantly—what happens after the deal is done \nYou’ll hear from experienced camp owners and professionals who have navigated these decisions themselves. \nThis isn’t simply a seminar about selling your camp. It’s about understanding your choices. \nBecause the best time to think about your next chapter isn’t when you’re forced to. It’s while you still have options. \nCome prepared to ask difficult questions\, explore possibilities\, and begin building a transition plan that works for you\, your family\, and the future of your camp while connecting with camp professionals who are in similar circumstances. \nRegistration Details\nWhen: Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026; 10am to 3:30pm (Snow date Wednesday\, December 9 – let’s hope we don’t need it!) \nWhere: ACA\, New England Office\, 80 Westview Street\, Lexington\, MA 02421 \nCost: Members $85/non-Members $115 \nNote: this workshop is designed specifically for privately owned summer camps. If you are unsure if this workshop is right for you\, please email gillian@acanewengland.org\, or call our office at 781-541-6080 before registering.  \nRegistrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another eligible member of your team prior to the start of the event.  \nWe never want cost to be a barrier to attending ACANE programs\, and financial assistance is available. Please use this form to request aid\, and reach out to Kerry Salvo (kerry@acanewengland.org) with questions.\nClick here to register! \nAbout the Instructors\nAndy Lilienthal is a 3rd generation owner of Camp Winnebago\, a residential boys camp in Maine. He was raised at Winnebago; was a camper for 8 years and a counselor for 4 years. In the 1990’s\, he ventured into experiences that would inform his value of the simple\, yet profound experience of camping. Prior to his transition into leading camp\, Andy led sustainable development projects in Central America and the Caribbean\, and domestically as an AmeriCorps staff member. \nIn 2000\, he began a three-year transition with his father\, and became the Camp Director in 2003. Andy has chaired a national committee for the American Camp Association\, served as a board member to the Association of Independent camps (AIC) and is the former president of the Maine Youth Camp Foundation (MYCF). \nFor the past 20+ years\, Andy has been part of a network of multi-generational camp owners from across the country that originally met as the children of camp owners who were griping about their parents. Now coming full circle\, Andy is in the midst of transitioning his camp to the next Winnebago Director. The first and most important lesson he learned was it is never too early to begin planning! \n \n  \nFritz Seving is the former owner of Camp Fernwood and Fernwood Cove in Maine\, with over 40 years of experience in the summer camp industry. He’s now a partner at Camp Wildwood in Maine and plays an active role on the boards of organizations like Global Camps Africa\, Maine Camp Experience\, and Maine Summer Camps. Fritz also volunteers as the treasurer for the Maine Youth Camp Association\, demonstrating his deep commitment to the camp industry. \n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \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.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/your-next-chapter-when-why-and-how/
LOCATION:ACA New England Office\, 80 Westview St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Camp Reset: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:The goal isn’t to reinvent your camp. It’s to make sure every summer leaves you better prepared for the next one. \nThis three-part series will explore how to capture lessons while they’re fresh\, identify the systems behind recurring challenges\, and make intentional changes that strengthen hiring\, training\, supervision\, and leadership practices. Along the way\, you’ll discover opportunities to reduce recurring frustrations\, build leadership capacity\, and create a camp that is easier to lead – not because camp gets easier\, but because you’re no longer solving the same problems year after year. \nWhether you’re a seasoned director or stepping into a new leadership role\, The Camp Reset series will help you turn summer experiences into practical improvements that support both your camp’s success and your own sustainability as a leader. \nPart 1 – Don’t Lose Summer 2026: Capturing the Right Lessons Before They’re Gone\nThursday\, October 1\, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30am ET \nEvery summer leaves clues. Some point to systems that worked better than expected. Others reveal recurring frustrations\, unmet needs\, or opportunities you don’t want to miss. This session creates space to step back from the day-to-day demands of camp life and take a thoughtful look at the season you’ve just completed – while the lessons are still close enough to be useful. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to:\n• Identify operational\, staffing\, leadership\, and organizational lessons that should be captured before the season ends.\n• Use a structured debrief process to distinguish isolated incidents from recurring patterns.\n• Document successes\, challenges\, and opportunities for improvement in a way that supports future decision-making.\n• Assess their own leadership experience by identifying bottlenecks\, delegation opportunities\, and factors that contributed to burnout or fatigue. \nPart 2 – Make It Mean Something: Finding the Systems Behind the Stress\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00am ET \nOnce you’ve identified the clues\, the next step is making sense of them. This session focuses on the recurring challenges\, frustrations\, and successes that shape a camp season and asks a simple question: What might they be trying to tell us? By looking for patterns rather than isolated events\, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the systems and practices that influence your staff experience\, operational effectiveness\, and leadership workload. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to:\n• Analyze recurring staffing and operational challenges to identify potential root causes.\n• Differentiate between individual performance issues and system-level challenges.\n• Evaluate how hiring\, onboarding\, training\, supervision\, communication\, and policies contribute to recurring problems.\n• Prioritize improvement opportunities using a structured framework for impact and feasibility. \nPart 3 – From Insight to Action: Building a Better Next Summer\nTuesday\, January 12\, 2027 from 10:00 to 11:30am ET \nInsight alone doesn’t create change. The real value of reflection comes when it shapes the way we hire\, train\, communicate\, supervise\, and lead. In this final session\, we’ll focus on translating what you’ve learned into practical action – identifying a handful of meaningful changes that can strengthen your camp\, support your staff\, and make next summer a little easier to lead than the last. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to:\n• Identify decisions\, responsibilities\, and processes that can be delegated to supervisors and leadership staff.\n• Apply lessons learned from the previous season to improve hiring\, training\, supervision\, and staff support systems.\n• Develop strategies to build leadership capacity and reduce organizational dependence on a single leader.\n• Create a practical action plan for implementing improvements before the next camp season. \nRegistration\nNOTE: Registration for Parts 2 & 3 will be open until 12/2\, and newly registered participants will receive the full session recordings. Starting on 10/3\, registration will be available for Parts 3 – recaps of Parts 1 & 2 will be available to new registrants. Please reach out to gillian@acanewengland.org if you have any questions.  \nParticipation in all three parts is not required but it is recommended. This is a 200-level offering best suited for those with hands-on experience. \nParts 2 & 3: Member $70/non-Member $100 \nPart 3 Only: Member $40/non-Member $55 \nA recording of each session will be available to registered participants for 30 days.  \nIf you register after Parts 1 or 2 have taken place\, recaps will be available to catch you up.  \nRegistration is non-refundable but may be transferred to another member of your team prior to the start of the session. To transfer a registration please email gillian@acanewengland.org \nClick here to register \nFinancial assistance is available. To request assistance\, please fill out this form.\nPlease reach out to Kerry Salvo at kerry@acanewengland.org with questions.\n  \nAbout the Instructor\nDonna Johns-Thomas \nDonna Johns-Thomas\, SHRM-CP\, is the Owner and Chief Consultant of Indigo Consulting LLC\, where she helps camps\, youth-serving organizations\, and nonprofit leaders strengthen their people practices through practical HR support\, leadership development\, and organizational training. With more than 30 years of experience in camps and youth development\, Donna has served as a camp director\, accreditation leader\, trainer\, and senior organizational leader\, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges camp professionals face both during and between seasons. \nPrior to launching Indigo Consulting\, Donna spent 13 years with the American Camp Association\, New England\, where she led accreditation and professional development initiatives\, and 7 years as Director of Learning & Development\, Human Resources for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. \nShe is a frequent conference presenter known for her engaging\, practical approach and her ability to translate real-world camp experiences into actionable strategies. Donna is passionate about helping leaders build stronger systems\, develop confident staff\, and create organizations that are both effective and sustainable to lead. \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \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.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/the-camp-reset-a-three-part-e-series-2027-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Director's School (Hosted by ACA Illinois)
DESCRIPTION:The Director’s School (TDS) is committed to developing the current and next generation of camp professionals. \nFor over 140 years\, the camping movement has grown in complexity yet still serves the basic purpose to engage campers in supportive settings with caring adults. The Director’s School addresses a gap in professional preparation for those individuals developing and leading camp programs. The curricular focus will be administrative operations that are grounded in the understanding\, connection\, and application to the principles of positive youth development\, which are at the heart of camp program design. The Director’s School will become a three-level learning experience so that students will continue to level up their skills as their knowledge and practical skills grow. \nWe invite you to explore the website for more information. \nWhen: January 18 – 22\, 2027 \nWhere: St. Charles\, Illinois \nApplications are open September 1 to October 31\nQuestions? Send a message to our colleagues at ACA\, Illinois at registration@acail.org \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/the-directors-school/
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T090000
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteer Course 3/17/27
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 10\, 2027. 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. Pre-work must be completed by March 12\, 2027. \nThis is a skills-based course; prior experience as an accreditation volunteer is not required.  \nClick here to register \nCost: Free \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 17\, 2027; 9:00am to 5:00pm \nWhere & When: Goffstown YMCA\, 116 Goffstown Back Road\, Goffstown\, NH 03045 \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 to 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-3-17-27/
LOCATION:Goffstown YMCA\, 116 Goffstown Back Road\, Goffstown\, NH\, 03045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Associate Visitor Course
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