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SUMMARY:New Camp Director Workshop 6/18/24
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new camp director or planning a career in camp ? \nJoin us for a FAST PACED day focused on the many topics of running camp.  Staff training\, supervision\, hiring\, firing\, and so many more! \nCome prepared to fill your brain and notebook with lots of useful information. \nA team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops and provide invaluable materials and hands-on training scenarios. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\nIf you are taking this training to fulfill the Massachusetts Camp Licensing requirements for directors\, please note you ALSO need to attend the training with the Department of Public Health.  This training will be held in conjunction with Massachusetts Camping Association in the Spring.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/new-camp-director-workshop-6-18-24/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Berkshire Parnters Blue Hill Club\, 15 Talbot Ave\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,New Camp Director Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135634
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T175805Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Staff Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Online registration has closed. Please call us at 781-541-6080 by 12 pm on Friday\, May 31 if you’d like to sign up and we will do our best to accommodate you.\nWe welcome all camp staff to this energizing and informative Summer Staff Saturday in-person training day on June 1 at Wheeler Summer’s “The Farm” in Seekonk\, MA! There will be two tracks depending on your role at camp: \n\nLeadership – Are you a director or executive? Do you supervise a team who works with campers? Are you someone with a walkie talkie during the summer? If so\, this would be the best option for you. It will include some round table conversations\, a camp tour\, and higher level camp management and operations conversations.\n\n\nProgram – Do you work primarily with campers? Do you oversee a program area at camp? If so\, this track is best for you. You’ll be able to choose from sessions that will apply directly to things you’ll be doing at camp this summer – think transition times\, behavior management\, difficult conversations\, and games and activities!\n\nPlease select the track each attendee would like to join on step 4 of the registration process! \nLunch is included with your registration. \nDo I choose the individual or group rate?  \n\nIf you know who is coming\, register each person individually so we capture that info now. Or\, if you have 2-4\, 6-9\, or more than 10 folks coming you can use the individual registration to add additional folks from your team (If the total number of attendees you’re booking is 5 or more\, you can apply apply the discount code NESUM20 at checkout to save 20% on each individual’s registration fees!)\nIf you’re not sure exactly who is coming\, but you plan to bring a group\, select the group registration rate to reserve 5 or 10 spots and then share attendee names with us in May (the rate listed already includes the 20% discount\, so you’ll pay what you see!)\n\nPricing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividuals: Member: $35 / Non-member: $50\nGroup of five (5): Member: $140 / Non-member: $200\nGroup of ten (10): Member: $280 / Non-member: $400\n\nDaily Schedule (subject to tweaks as the event approaches) \n\n8:45 – 9:30\, Coffee and snacks / Check in\n9:30 – 9:40\, Gathering Activity\n9:45  – 10:45\, Program Track: Behavior Management / Downtime/Transition with Staff\n9:45 – 10:45\, Leadership Track: Master Site planning / Environmental site planning\n10:55 – 11:55\, Program Track: Games  / Basic Level Lesson Planning (how to make a lesson plan)\n10:55 – 11:55\, Leadership Track: Executive Round Table\n12:00 – 12:30\, Lunch\n12:45 – 1:45\, Leadership Track: True cost of camp / Strategic Decision Making\n12:45 – 1:45\, Program Track: Hard Conversations / Day Camp Tool Box\n2:00- 3:15\, Camp Tour\n3:20 – 3:45\, Closing / Door Prizes / Evaluations / Thanks for coming!\n\nAdditional Information\n\nRegistering 5 or more staff from your camp/program? If you select a group registration a 20% discount is already factored in\, so pay what you see! If you’re registering using individual registrations\, but you have 5 or more total participants from your camp/program\, use promo code NESUM20 at checkout (when you get to your shopping cart) to recieve a 20% discount off of individual registrations! (Be sure to hit the little gift box to apply the code before paying.) \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another attendee from your camp/organization. If you need to transfer your registration\, please reach out to ACA\, New England at 781-541-6080.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/summer-staff-saturday/
LOCATION:The Farm – Wheeler School Seekonk Campus\, 357 Walker St\, Seekonk\, MA\, 02771
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135634
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 5/24
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & 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! \nSend any questions you’d like to address to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation. \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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135634
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SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz on Difficult Conversations at Camp?
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Buzz on Difficult Conversations at Camp? Peer Discussion Session\nAs you get ready to welcome staff and campers this summer\, join your camp colleagues to consider your camp’s approach to difficult conversations that might arise. During our time together\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nIdentify current events that have the potential to impact camp this summer.\nDiscuss ways to safely hold multiple staff/camper perspectives while role modeling inclusivity.\nExplore how camps can be proactive about their expectations for staff and camper interactions regarding current events.\n\nJen “Dusty” Clitheroe\, Principal Consultant for Strength Perspective\, will help moderate the conversation alongside ACA\, New England staff. We are not experts on all topics\, but through this gathering we want to create a forum for discussion\, crowdsourcing\, and resource-sharing. \nPlease come prepared to have your videos on\, ask questions\, and engage in dialogue. We do expect to use breakout rooms for smaller discussions. \nThis session WILL NOT BE RECORDED\, so please plan to join us live. \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 22\, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET \nWhere: Zoom (link will be emailed by the morning of May 22\, 2024) \nCost: FREE for ACA members; $25/non-members. Pricing is based on individual ACA membership status.             \nRegister HERE. \nQuestions? Contact Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA\, New England\, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080. \n Registrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization. \nAbout our facilitator \n \nJen “Dusty” Clitheroe is the Principal Consultant for Strength Perspective\, a consulting firm that works with organizational leaders and their communities\, empowering individuals to create more inclusive organizations\, environments\, and teams. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MS in Organizational Leadership. She has also served on a number of non-profit boards (including the Farm & Wilderness Foundation and Summer Camps) working to support sustainability\, providing consultation for Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging strategic planning\, leadership development\, workshop facilitation\, and organizational change management. She also serves on the Board of ACA\, New England.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/whats-the-buzz-on-difficult-conversations-at-camp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,What's the Buzz
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135634
CREATED:20240410T195404Z
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SUMMARY:Lifeguard Instructor r.24 Update
DESCRIPTION:Are You (Or One of Your Summer Staff) a Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor in Need of the r.24 Update? \nACA New England is offering the blended learning Instructor recertification course.  This course is required course for all  Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors to re-certify. During this course Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session and practice teaching in addition to a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures. \n\nAdditional Information\n\nSpecifics for the day will be sent to you about a week prior. \nBe sure to complete your online update through the Red Cross Learning Center prior to the day of the in person class. \nPlease bring a lunch for the day.  
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/lifeguard-instructor-r-24-update/
LOCATION:North Suburban YMCA\, 137 Lexington St\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135634
CREATED:20240506T151824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T151933Z
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SUMMARY:EPIC Summer Send Off – Campy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Our partners at ACA Inc. are hosting an online opportunity for EPICs to connect before the summer takes us in our various directions. Their invitation says: \n“Join EPIC for a fun Summer Send Off! You’ve put lots of time\, stress\, and energy into preparations for the upcoming summer season\, and now is a great time to celebrate what’s ahead. You will have the opportunity to make connections with others you can lean on during the summer. Join us with your favorite beverage to share\, learn\, and connect with other EPICs across the country!” \nGreat chance to meet some new friends and perhaps reconnect with some familiar faces! \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/epic-summer-send-off-campy-hour/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Camp Association%2C Inc":MAILTO:membership@acacamps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135634
CREATED:20240503T175541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T175623Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 5/10
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & 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! \nSend any questions you’d like to address to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation. \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-5-10/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20231219T183037Z
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SUMMARY:New Camp Director Workshop 5/10/24
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new camp director or planning a career in camp ? \nJoin us for a FAST PACED day focused on the many topics of running camp.  Staff training\, supervision\, hiring\, firing\, and so many more! \nCome prepared to fill your brain and notebook with lots of useful information. \nA team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops and provide invaluable materials and hands-on training scenarios. \nMembers: $105\nNon-members: $125 \nInquire about FREE membership with bud@acanewengland.\nMASSACHUSETTS PEOPLE PLEASE NOTE: If you are taking this training to fulfill the Massachusetts Camp Licensing requirements for directors\, please note you ALSO need to attend a training with the Department of Public Health. The DPH trainings are normally coordinated with the Massachusetts Camping Association and this year are taking place on April 24 & 25. ACA\, New England’s New Camp Director Workshop satisfies the requirement for Director training discussed at the Massachusetts Camping Association’s DPH meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/11223/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Day Camp\, 265 Beaver St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Education,New Camp Director Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240405T165322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T165641Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - May 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. \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-may-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240316T185637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T210638Z
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SUMMARY:The Branding Masterclass: Attracting Legions of Irrationally Loyal Fans to Your Brand (e-Session)
DESCRIPTION:The Branding Masterclass: Attracting Legions of Irrationally Loyal Fans to Your Brand (e-Session)\nIrrational Loyalty is the condition where customers are so bonded to your brand they’d think they were CHEATING on it were they to choose an alternative. Brands that enjoy this condition scale more rapidly and more profitably and spend less on marketing than brands that don’t. In fact\, recent customer research conducted by Sol Marketing yielded the finding that brands that have irrationally loyal customers make\, on average\, about 40% more revenue than brands in their category that don’t. \nIn this fast-paced workshop\, Bestselling Author and branding expert Deb Gabor shares the secrets to creating a powerful brand that bonds with your most important and highly predictive of success audiences. Participants will walk out with tangible\, actionable tools to use on the job the very next day to up-level and bring relentless focus to marketing\, sales\, and camper experience. \nTakeaways: \n\nDefine what is a “brand” and the concept of Irrational Loyalty\nUnderstand the importance of branding for informing marketing strategy\nLearn how the most valuable global brands create Irrational Loyalty and how you can use those practices to your brand’s own advantage\nWalk out with powerful\, actionable tools you can use on the job the very next day to create marketing that grows your company’s brand.\n\nREGISTRATION COMES WITH A FREE 2ND SEAT – So\, bring a colleague along with you. Make sure you don’t pay for the second registration by selecting the “FREE 2nd Attendee” option on page 2 of check-out. Not sure who will join? You can also come back later and add the second person this way. This offering WILL NOT BE RECORDED\, so please plan to join us live! \nWhen: Monday\, May 6\, 2024\, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET. \nWhere: Live on Zoom (this session WILL NOT be recorded) \nCost: $25 for ACA members/$40 for non-members. Each registration comes with two seats for the e-session. \nMake sure you don’t pay for the second registration from your camp/program by selecting the “FREE 2nd Attendee” option on page 2 of check-out. Not sure who will join? You can also come back later and add the second person this way. \nYou will earn 1 CEC for joining this e-session. \nWhile hosted by ACA\, New England\, members of all regions are welcome to attend and join us! \nAbout the presenter:  \nDeb Gabor\, Founder & CEO\, Sol Marketing \n“Leading Expert” doesn’t come close to describing Deb Gabor’s passion for brands. More accurate? Brand Guru. Brand Impresario. Brand Evangelist. Deb’s written the book on branding (three times!) with bestsellers Branding is Sex\, Irrational Loyalty\, and Person-Ality. She’s the founder and CEO of Sol Marketing\, a strategy-led marketing firm obsessed with solving major business and branding problems for clients in every industry. Deb and her team at Sol Marketing have introduced her revolutionary brand strategy for organizations ranging from international household names like Allrecipes\, The Associated Press\, Dell\, Microsoft\, NBC Universal\, NPR\, NTT Data\, and Siemens\, to exciting emerging brands like hint water and Indagare. Deb also lends her brand authority with frequent contributions and commentary to major news outlets such as Entrepreneur\, Forbes\, FORTUNE\, Inc.\, MediaPost\, New York Times\, NPR\, USA Today\, Wall Street Journal\, and The Washington Post. Business and marketing organizations regularly call on Deb as a keynote speaker and workshop leader\, relying on her as an inspiration for executives to embrace the power of branding to create Irrational Loyalty.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/the-branding-masterclass-attracting-legions-of-irrationally-loyal-fans-to-your-brand-e-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Spring E-Session Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240213T184456Z
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SUMMARY:Confidence\, Self-Esteem\, Understanding & Conflict Resolution: Fostering Positive Mental Health at Camp
DESCRIPTION:Confidence\, Self-Esteem\, Understanding & Conflict Resolution: Fostering Positive Mental Health at Camp\nMichael Brandwein and Bob Selverstone are coming to New England for an in-person one-day training on Friday\, May 3rd!\n**If you register after 3:00 PM on Thursday\, May 2\, please email kerry@acanenwengland.org to let her know you have signed up so she can forward you the relevant confirmation email.**\nIt’s a hot topic now: Directors have noted differences in levels of staff and camper confidence\, ability to problem-solve\, handle stress\, conflict\, and more. How can we proactively train to deal with these challenges and develop positive self-images and empathy that lead to success? Save prep time and take home expertly designed\, practical\, participatory activities and materials that efficiently address these issues\, will fit right into your 2024 training\, and be useful throughout the season. \nPsychologist and therapist Bob Selverstone has spent decades developing and facilitating these highly acclaimed activities for individual camps and at professional conferences. Now he has worked with master trainer and #1 best-selling camp training author Michael Brandwein to build this unique workshop in which you’ll learn top tools from Bob’s repertoire and be able to present these at your own camp with Michael’s expert touches. Plus: Michael will present the newest version of one of his essential training pieces\, “How to Teach Problem-Solving & Responsibility to Campers.” \nIncluded: \n\nKeys to creating “safe” places for camp communication\nAffirming that all people “matter” so they are seen\, respected\, and valued\nEnhancing empathy and understanding of others\nHandling different views and values and managing conflict\nSolving problems with greater confidence—what to say and do\nPractical self-reflection that works\nGratitude and Positivity\n\nWhen: Friday\, May 3\, 2024\, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Check-in and networking will be from 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM and the day’s program will begin at 9:30 AM. \nWhere: Camp Joslin\, 150 Richardson Corner Rd\, Charlton\, MA \nCost: The first person per camp/organization is $150 for ACA members ($180 for non-members). Second and additional registrations from each camp are $120/each for ACA members ($150/each for non-members). Registration rates are based off of individual membership status. Send multiple people from your camp to save!  \nLunch will be provided and you will earn 6 CECs for your participation in the workshop. \nA minimum of 20 registrants will be required for this program to run. \nWhile hosted by ACA\, New England\, members of all regions are welcome to attend and join us! \nAbout the presenters:\nBOB SELVERSTONE\, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist in private practice in Westport\, CT\, for 40+ years – overlapping his 35 years as a public-school counselor and high school (and Graduate School) teacher of courses in Values Clarification and Human Sexuality. He has conducted over 1\,000 workshops and presentations to professional and parent groups on issues of social and emotional health\, values\, communication\, self-esteem\, relationships and sexuality. This includes 400+ on-site trainings for summer camps. He has been featured in a dozen award-winning educational videos and has appeared on many radio and TV programs. Bob co-authored one of the first articles in Camping magazine that called for human relations training of camp staff. In 1918 his grandfather\, Harry Sperling\, founded one of the first private summer camps in the nation\, and his father\, Arthur Selverstone\, ran it until his death.  In one way or another\, Bob and his family have been involved in camping for over 100 years. He and his high school sweetheart (of 62+ years) have two children and four adult grandchildren. \nMICHAEL BRANDWEIN (michaelbrandwein.com) is an internationally acclaimed expert on camp\, youth development\, and education. A frequent national keynoter\, he has presented in all 50 states and on six of the seven continents. Michael trains camp leadership teams and staff\, teachers\, and youth program leaders throughout the world. He is the number one best-selling author in the camp training and leadership field\, with six books\, including : Training Terrific Staff (Volumes 1 & 2)\, Super Staff SuperVision\, Skill of the Day: What Great Leaders of Young People Do and Say\, and the latest\, Growing Great Qualities in Kids: The L.A.S.E.R.B.E.A.M. Technique for Bringing Out the Best in Young People. He wrote and presented three Emmy® award-winning TV programs on youth communication that have been broadcast on PBS stations throughout the United States. \nMichael has won two American Camp Association national awards and many regional awards. He is a former ACA national board member. Michael lives in the Chicago area with his wife Donna\, an ASL interpreter. They have two adult sons: Dave\, a touring musician\, and Benjamin\, a special education teacher in the Chicago Public Schools. \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. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another attendee from your camp/organization. If you need to transfer your registration\, please reach out to ACA\, New England at 781-541-6080.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/confidence-self-esteem-understanding-conflict-resolution-fostering-positive-mental-health-at-camp/
LOCATION:Camp Joslin\, 150 Richardson Corner Rd\, Charlton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240416T161104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T162800Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Sendoff with EPIC\, New England - ME
DESCRIPTION:2024 EPIC\, New England Summer Sendoff – ME \nJoin MSC Community Connections & EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camp)  for a dog walk at Fernwood Cove.  Furry friends optional! We hope you can join us for our last gathering before summer 2024.  We will take a tour around Fernwood Cove and chat about how we are preparing for summer\, any anticipated big changes\, what we are most excited about\, how we feel about staffing going into the summer\, etc. \nWhat – Gathering before we all part ways for the summer \nWho – EPICs\, friends of EPIC\, people curious about EPIC \nWhere – Fernwood Cove\, 350 Island Pond Road\, Harrison ME \nWhen – 1pm – 4pm on Wednesday\, May 2 \nWhy – . The summer is long\, and you’re not alone. It’s important to remember that and reaffirm the hard but necessary work we’re all about to engage in throughout the camp season. \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/11847/
LOCATION:Fernwood Cove\, 350 Island Pond Rd\, Harrison\, ME\, 04040
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240416T160853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T162621Z
UID:11842-1714568400-1714579200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Summer Sendoff with EPIC\, New England - NH
DESCRIPTION:2024 EPIC\, New England Summer Sendoff – NH \nJoin EPIC and friends for on last gathering before we all set sail for summer. We’re congregating at Tuckerman Brewing for a few hours of good conversation about how we are preparing for summer\, any anticipated big changes\, what we are most excited about\, how we feel about staffing going into the summer\, etc. Meet some new people and see some old friends. Then\, have an EPIC camp season \nWhat – Gathering before we all part ways for the summer \nWho – EPICs\, friends of EPIC\, people curious about EPIC \nWhere – Tuckerman Brewing\, Conway\, NH \nWhen – 1pm – 4pm on Wednesday\, May 1 \nWhy – . The summer is long\, and you’re not alone. It’s important to remember that and reaffirm the hard but necessary work we’re all about to engage in throughout the camp season. \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/summer-sendoff-with-epic-new-england/
LOCATION:Tuckerman Brewing\, 66 Hobbs St\, Conway\, NH\, 03818
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240316T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T142058Z
UID:11709-1714471200-1714474800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:ChatGPT Made Simple for Camp Success (e-Session)
DESCRIPTION:ChatGPT Made Simple for Camp Success (e-Session)\nExplore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform your camp with ‘ChatGPT Made Simple for Camp Success.’ This virtual session is tailored for camping professionals seeking to harness AI with ease. We will demystify ChatGPT\, showing how it can boost your camp’s efficiency\, engagement\, and creativity—no technical expertise required. From revitalizing program design to enriching content creation\, discover how AI can elevate your operations and impact\, all while maintaining an ethical and responsible approach. Participants will leave with not only an understanding of how to get started with ChatGPT but also practical applications that can be immediately implemented. Ready to transform your camp with AI? Join us to see how artificial intelligence can be a force for social good in the camping industry. \nThis session is designed for all levels. Attendees are neither required to have a ChatGPT account\, nor expected to have any experience with the tool. We’ll be sure to address both of those things in the training session. \nIf you can’t join us live\, this session will be recorded and available for viewing for 30 days once it is made available. \nREGISTRATION COMES WITH A FREE 2ND SEAT – So\, bring a colleague along with you or register them so they can watch the recording! Make sure you don’t pay for the second registration by selecting the “FREE 2nd Attendee” option on page 2 of check-out. Not sure who will join? You can also come back later and add the second person this way. \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 11:00 AM ET. \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: $25 for ACA members/$40 for non-members. Each registration comes with two seats for the session. \nMake sure you don’t pay for the second registration from your camp/program by selecting the “FREE 2nd Attendee” option on page 2 of check-out. Not sure who will join? You can also come back later and add the second person this way. \nYou will earn 1 CEC for joining this e-session. \nWhile hosted by ACA\, New England\, members of all regions are welcome to attend and join us! \n  \nAbout the presenter: \n  \nAaron Proietti\, Founder\, Today’s Innovator \nAaron Proietti is the author of the book Today’s Innovator\, and founder of a coaching and training company of the same name. He is an innovation expert with 20+ years of experience innovating in complex organizations. Aaron has spoken at many camping conferences on topics related to program design\, organizational values\, disruption\, innovation\,  customer-centricity\, and more. Through Today’s Innovator’s Shout.Camp program\, Aaron and team advises camps on strategy\, program design\, and more. \n  \n  \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/chatgpt-made-simple-for-camp-success-e-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Spring E-Session Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240423T153951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T153951Z
UID:11874-1714125600-1714129200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 4/26
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & 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! \nSend any questions you’d like to address to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation. \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-4-26/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240426T170500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T172425Z
UID:11883-1714089600-1718150399@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Upcoming Trainings and Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Trainings and Certifications \n\n\nTHE LIST\nAt the New England Camp Conference\, folks post and share upcoming training and certification opportunities their camps are hosting. We’ve compiled that list along with other trainings folks are offering including: \n\nChallenge Course/Ropes\nFirst Aid and First Responder\nLifeguard and Water Safety\nComputer Competency\nPrograms\nShooting Sports\nWatercraft\nHorses\n\nIf you know of a training not listed\, please email bud@acanewengland.org\, and we’ll add it. \nThanks again!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/upcoming-trainings-and-certifications/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Education,Pre-Summer Trainings, Licenses, and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20231214T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T181502Z
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SUMMARY:Associate Visitor Course
DESCRIPTION:ACA New England needs YOU to join an amazing team of volunteers! Join us for our next Associate Visitor 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 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 also gain new ideas\, perspectives\, and approaches to the mission-driven work of the camp industry. \nAdditional Information \n\nContact Elizabeth Snell\, Director of Accreditation Services\, with questions.\nCourse will be held in person.\nPreregistration for this course is required.\nLunch is provided.\nThere is an online portion that must be completed prior to the in person portion of this course.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/associate-visitor-course-3/
LOCATION:Wheeler School Farm Campus\, 357 Walker St\, Seekonk\, MA\, 02771
CATEGORIES:Education,Associate Visitor Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240405T165134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T165844Z
UID:11785-1712916000-1712919600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 4/12
DESCRIPTION:Send any questions you’d like to address 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-4-12/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240309T113616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T113616Z
UID:11641-1712655000-1712665800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Accreditation Process Workshop (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process. \n  Every 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. \nThe April 9th Accreditation Process Workshop will be offered in a Hybrid format\,  You may attend the session in person or virtually via Zoom. 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\nIt will be offered in a Hybrid format\,  You may attend in person or virtually via Zoom.   \nPlease indicate how you will attend in the registration.  
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-process-workshop-hybrid/
LOCATION:ACA New England Office\, 80 Westview St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
CATEGORIES:Education,Accreditation Process Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240216T183611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T183747Z
UID:11536-1712390400-1712509200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:SOLO Wilderness First Aid (THREE OFFERINGS)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWilderness 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. \nThose 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. \nOptional CPR Training \nAn optional  Adult CPR Certification Course will be offered on Saturday evening for an additional fee of $50.00 for those who would like to get certified.  While certification is recommended; it is not required. \nCertification Received:  Participants successfully completing the course will receive \nThis 2-day course is being offered three times: 4/6-7\, 4/27-28\, 5/25-26
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/solo-wilderness-first-aid/
LOCATION:Function Hall @ Wasserman Park\, 116 Naticook Rd\, Merrimack\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Training - Non-ACA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Casparius":MAILTO:mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240326T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T134646Z
UID:11767-1712307600-1712311200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:2024 ACA\, New England Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is your Association. We hope you can join us\, participate\, and hear about what’s happening around New England and how we’re working on the wants\, needs\, and questions most relevant to shaping a better path ahead for all camps. \n\nState of the Association\nIntroduce New Board Members\nHear from Board Leadership\nCelebrate and Recognize Members\nSurvey First Takes\nWhat’s Next for New England?\n\nApril 5\, 9am-10am\nShould you have questions regarding the Annual Meeting\, please reach out to Michele@acanewengland.org or ianmoorhouse@wheelerschool.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/2024-aca-new-england-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Rowcliffe":MAILTO:michele@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240325T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T162758Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - April 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. \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-april-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240109T170131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T204349Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid (Blended Course) (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:As of 3/8/24 this course is FULL and cannot accept any additional registrations. \nACA\, New England is not offering additional courses this spring focused solely on camp professionals\, but additional spring dates are available through this link: https://www.collaborative.org/event/youth-mental-health-blended/ \nYouth Mental Health First Aid \n(BLENDED COURSE: Online pre-work and live in-person course) \nThis is an 8-hour education program that teaches partcipants how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.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. The course covers: \n\nCommon signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance use challenges in this age group.\nHow to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.\nHow to connect the youth with help.\nExpanded content on trauma\, substance use\, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.\n\nThis course is offered in a two-part format and both components must be completed to earn your certification: \n\n2.5 hours of pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, March 28\n5.5 hour live\, virtual course from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm on Monday\, April 1\n\nWhat 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. \nParticipants 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. \nWho should take this course? The course is designed for any adults who regularly interact with adolescents who are ACA\, New England members or who work at camps located in Western Massachusetts. *We are able to provide this course free of charge to ACA\, New England members thanks to a SAMHSA grant.* \nWho created the course? Who created the course? The National Council for Mental Wellbeing 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. \nMental Health First Aid Instructors through Mental Health First Aid:  \n\nKayla Crowe\nJoanne Dreher\n\nThis course is FREE for ACA\, New England members and folks who work at camps in Western Massachusetts. You MUST register by March 6 and complete your pre-work completion by March 28 receive access to the live virtual course on April. \n*Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.* \nSpace is limited to 30 participants! \nRegister: As of 3/8/24 this course is FULL and cannot accept any additional registrations. If you are already registered\, additional communication about the course will come from the course instructor/ the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. You will receive a Zoom link for the live portion of the course 24 hours prior to the session. \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). \nOnce you register through ACA\, New England\, you will receive an email with additional details on how to access the pre-work through the Mental Health First Aid Portal. Please allow time to receive that email. All pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, March 28 to ensure you are qualified to attend the in-person component of the program. \nA minimum of 10 and maximum of 30 registered 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.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-blended-course/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 3/29
DESCRIPTION:Send any questions you’d like to address 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-3-29/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T181025Z
UID:10695-1710927000-1710937800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:NE Accreditation Process Workshop 3/20/24
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.\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 \n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis class will be held in person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\nQuestions: \nContact Elizabeth Snell\, Director of Accreditation Services \nelizabeth@acanewengland.org \n781-541-6080 \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/ne-accreditation-process-workshop-3-20-24/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, 700 Elm St\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101
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:20240320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20231108T174454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T215825Z
UID:10943-1710921600-1710957600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:New Camp Director Workshop 3/20/24
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new camp director or planning a career in camp ? \nJoin us for a FAST PACED day focused on the many topics of running camp.  Staff training\, supervision\, hiring\, firing\, and so many more! \nCome prepared to fill your brain and notebook with lots of useful information. \nA team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops and provide invaluable materials and hands-on training scenarios. \nLunch is included is included with this registration. More details on lunch will be announced closer to the session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMASSACHUSETTS PEOPLE PLEASE NOTE: If you are taking this training to fulfill the Massachusetts Camp Licensing requirements for directors\, please note you ALSO need to attend a training with the Department of Public Health. The DPH trainings are normally coordinated with the Massachusetts Camping Association and this year are taking place on April 24 & 25. ACA\, New England’s New Camp Director Workshop satisfies the requirement for Director training discussed at the Massachusetts Camping Association’s DPH meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/new-camp-director-workshop-3-20-24/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, 700 Elm St\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101
CATEGORIES:Education,New Camp Director Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240315T135530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T135530Z
UID:11696-1710496800-1710500400@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 3/15
DESCRIPTION:Send any questions you’d like to address 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-3-15/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240208T210303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T210303Z
UID:11463-1709562600-1709566200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - March 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. \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-march-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20240216T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T191756Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 3/1
DESCRIPTION:Send any questions you’d like to address 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-3-1/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135635
CREATED:20231204T183649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T161958Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Trauma Informed Strategies for Youth Serving Professionals (Trauma 102)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Trauma Informed Strategies for Youth Serving Professionals (Trauma 102)\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 the key characteristics of a trauma informed practitioner and evidence based strategies to cultivate a trauma sensitive environment. \nParticipants will also discuss how cultural awareness\, equity\, and racial/historical trauma impact the classroom. \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 Trauma Informed Environments 101 on 1/31. However you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 21 2024\, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET \nWhere: Online\, via Zoom  \nCost: $65 for ACA\, New England members/ $90for 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/advanced-trauma-informed-strategies-for-youth-serving-professionals-trauma-102/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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