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SUMMARY:Summer Fundraising 2020 Conversations
DESCRIPTION:ACA\, New England Summer Fundraising 2020 Conversations\nThis series is FULL and registration is now CLOSED. Please consider joining us for a webinar\, Fundraising for Camps 2020 and Beyond\, hosted by ACA\, New England and presented by the DBD Group\, Thursday\, July 30\, 1:00 – 2:15 pm ET. \n\n\n\n\nAre you leading your camp through a fundraising campaign this summer?  \nWhile we know most camps don’t actively fundraise during the summer\, COVID-19 has changed many of our plans\, putting camps in a situation where they need to be raising more money than ever and on different timelines than usual. \nIf this resonates with you and you’d like to discuss and workshop ideas\, challenges\, and strategies related to your summer 2020 fundraising\, join ACA\, New England and a small group of your New England camp colleagues engaged in similar work to build a community of support. While the group will be lightly moderated\, it is designed to encourage YOU to learn and share with each other. So\, come prepared to actively participate and engage (cameras and mics on)! \n\nThe group will convene on Zoom from 10:00 – 11:30 am ET on the following dates:\n\n\nWednesday\, July 22\nWednesday\, July 29\nWednesday\, August 12\n\n\nRegistration is for the series of three sessions. To build a supportive and trusting environment\, we highly encourage participants to join ALL three sessions to get the most out of their experience. If you have a conflict with one of the dates\, please email Kerry before registering to discuss. Space is limited!\n\nIf your camp isn’t actively fundraising this summer\, but you are looking for more information on fundraising\, keep an eye out for a couple of ACA\, New England sponsored web-based sessions later in July/August.\n\n\nFundraising for Camps 2020 and Beyond\, hosted by ACA\, New England and presented by the DBD Group\, Thursday\, July 30\, 1:00 – 2:15 pm ET\n\n\n \n \n\nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: July 22\, 2020 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required \nRegistration Information\nThis series is FULL and registration is now CLOSED. Please consider joining us for a webinar\, Fundraising for Camps 2020 and Beyond\, hosted by ACA\, New England and presented by the DBD Group\, Thursday\, July 30\, 1:00 – 2:15 pm ET. \nRegistration is for the series of THREE sessions – participants are highly encouraged to join all sessions
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/summer-fundraising-2020-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T144500
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200617T185759Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Inclusion During Covid-19 | Strategies for Camp and Recreation Programs
DESCRIPTION:Are you running in-person camp this summer (or already looking beyond this summer) and looking for some support adapting your inclusion principles and strategies? If so\, join us! \nInclusion is NOT Cancelled – join ACA\, New England and Lisa Drennan of MERGE Divers e Abilities Inclusion Consulting for a webinar designed to support your inclusion initiative ensuring that campers with diverse abilities are still engaged and supported in meaningful participation. We’ve taken MERGE’s inclusion principles and strategies\, adapting them to be applied to the challenges of the new health and safety guidelines your camp community is facing. You’ll learn that embracing these strategies will not only be beneficial to children with disabilities\, but also builds a positive camp culture as we recognize that ALL your campers (and staff) may be experiencing effects of the current global pandemic and resulting isolation and uncertainty. Give your team the tools and confidence to successfully support ALL campers this summer\, but especially those with diverse abilities. \nAbout the presenter:  \nLisa Drennan\, Founder of MERGE Diverse Abilities Inclusion Consulting \nLisa has a 35-year career supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active and engaged within their community. At New England Village in Pembroke\, MA\, she gained experience in working as a Direct Support Worker and eventually as the Director of The Sollar Wellness Center specifically designed for this population. In 2014\, she joined the South Shore YMCA as the first-ever Association Director of Inclusion\, creating innovative programs and comprehensive staff trainings to build a culture of inclusion.  In 2018 Lisa started her own company\, MERGE Inclusion Consulting where she provides consultation\, staff training and systems implementation to community entities committed to recreation\, sport and social program inclusion. \n*This session will be recorded and shared on the national ACA COVID-19 resource page a few days after the session.* \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: June 17\, 2020 from 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/3855/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200611T185754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T190020Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in: Day Camps Operating In-Person Programming
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA\, New England and your New England camp colleagues to brainstorm\, discuss\, and get feedback on your plans for in-person day camp this summer. The conversation will be attendee-driven and we may break out into smaller discussion groups. \nUnlike many of our recent web-based sessions\, a recording of this drop-in will not be shared\, so please plan to join us live! \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: June 11\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/drop-in-day-camps-operating-in-person-programming/
LOCATION:Zoom
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:20200604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200604T185746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T185912Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in: Camps Suspending In-Person Operations for Summer 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA\, New England and your New England camp colleagues for support and discussions around your camp suspending in-person operations during summer 2020. Are there other plans for your facilities\, are you thinking ahead to 2021\, what else is on your mind? The conversation will be attendee-driven and we may break out into smaller discussion groups. \nUnlike many of our recent web-based sessions\, a recording of this drop-in will not be shared\, so please plan to join us live! \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: June 4\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/drop-in-camps-suspending-in-person-operations-for-summer-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom
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:20200603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200603T184733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T185206Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in: Resident Camps Planning to Operate In-Person Programming
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA\, New England and your New England camp colleagues to brainstorm\, discuss\, and get feedback on your plans for possible in-person programming at your resident camp this summer. The conversation will be attendee-driven and we may break out into smaller discussion groups. \nUnlike many of our recent web-based sessions\, a recording of this drop-in will not be shared\, so please plan to join us live! \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: June 3\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/drop-in-resident-camps-planning-to-operate-in-person-programming/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200528T184502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T184722Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in: Day Camps Planning to Operate In-Person Programming
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA\, New England and your New England camp colleagues to brainstorm\, discuss\, and get feedback on your plans for in-person day camp programming this summer. The conversation will be attendee-driven and we may break out into smaller discussion groups. \nUnlike many of our recent web-based sessions\, a recording of this drop-in will not be shared\, so please plan to join us live! \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: May 28\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/drop-in-day-camps-planning-to-operate-in-person-programming/
LOCATION:Zoom
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:20200527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200527T184221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T184513Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in: Virtual/Remote Camp Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA\, New England and your New England camp colleagues to brainstorm\, discuss\, and get feedback on your plans for virtual and remote camp this summer. The conversation will be attendee-driven and we may break out into smaller discussion groups. \nUnlike many of our recent sessions\, a recording of this session will not be posted\, so plan to join us live! \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: May 27\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/drop-in-virtual-remote-camp-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
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:20200522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200522T184040Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Your Camp Virtual - Learnings from the Field
DESCRIPTION:Taking Your Camp Virtual – Learnings from the Field\n\n\nAre you taking your camp virtual this summer?\nOr considering a hybrid of in-person and virtual programming?\nOr still exploring options and want to learn more? \nIf so\, join us to hear from three camp pros who have been providing a variety of virtual programming this spring (from enrichment to vacation camps) and are working through their camps’ plans for the summer. \nThe following panelists will share what they have been doing and there will be time for Q&A too: \n\n\nMeghan Gardner\, Founder and CEO of Guard Up and Guardian Adventures\nLauren Hoops-Schmieg\, Executive Director of Hill House\nKara Larochelle\, Camp Director and Youth Development Director at Camp Ketcha\n\nAbout the panelists: \nMeghan Gardner is the CEO of Guard Up\, Inc’s Guardian Adventures\, which owns and operates Wizards & Warriors and Zombie Summer Camps\, programs and events. These informal educational camps and events are STEM and story-based experiences where all ages play a character of their own design\, battling monsters with physics\, biology\, chemistry\, and more. Meghan is the Lead STEM Curriculum Designer for the parent company of The Princeton Review in the development of their Mission to Mars STEM Adventures in east Asia and in the USA. She is also a guest lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education and other major universities\, and an international speaker on the topic of Informal Education and Learning for all ages. In her free time\, Meghan volunteers for hospice and works with terminally ill patients of all ages as well as their families. \nLauren Hoops-Schmieg is the Executive Director at Hill House\, an independent\, nonprofit community center whose mission is to provide programs\, services and activities to meet the diverse social\, educational\, cultural and recreational needs of individuals and families residing in Boston’s downtown neighborhoods.  Prior to Hill House\, Lauren served as the VP of Communications and County-Wide Services at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County as well as the organization’s Camp Director for Camp Grosvenor.  Lauren earned her MBA at the MIT Sloan School of Management and her B.A. in English from UMass\, Amherst.  In her spare time\, Lauren enjoys gardening\, cooking\, hiking\, traveling\, camping\, and collecting rare books. \nKara Larochelle is the Director of Youth Development at Camp Ketcha in Scarborough\, Maine. In this position she runs summer camp\, school year programming\, and adventure challenge programming. Along with these youth programs Camp Ketcha has a pre-school\, event rentals\, therapeutic programs\, and operates the Portland Gear Hub and The Portland Gear Hub Bike School. Kara has worked in camping at Ketcha for 7 years and was previously a music teacher in the Portland Public Schools. In her free time Kara enjoys hiking\, climbing\, reading\, and playing with her dog\, Casco. \n\n\nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: May 22\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required \nWebsite \nRegistration Information\nRegister here. \nMake sure to share any burning topics or questions you have about virtual camp – we will do our best to address them! \nIf you are unable to join us live\, this session will be recorded. A recording will be posted here on ACA’s COVID-19 resource page\, https://www.acacamps.org/resource-library/coronavirus/online-learning-events-covid-19\, some time during the week of May 26\, so be sure to check back!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/taking-your-camp-virtual-learnings-from-the-field/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200508T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T184006Z
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SUMMARY:Impactful Activities to Maximize Online Staff Training
DESCRIPTION:Impactful Activities to Maximize Online Staff Training \nRoz and Jed Buck\, Roz and Jed Training & Consulting \n“To Hear is To Forget\, To See is To Remember\, To Do is To Learn.”  During this one-hour online training workshop\, we will demonstrate a variety of activities that can be used throughout orientation for summer camp staff to maximize learning and retention and create an exceptional orientation experience!  Whether our staff training takes place online or at camp\, it needs to happen so that we can prepare our staff to help us deliver an amazing camp experience.  All of the activities that we share and you participate in can be used for either online or in-person staff training. \nAbout the presenters \n \nRoz and Jed Buck have done what many married couples consider to be “the impossible” . . . They have worked together\, side by side\, for over 15 years.  From 2004 – 2016\, they Owned and Directed Meadowbrook Country Day Camp\, a large private day camp in New Jersey.  They sold their camp in 2016 and successfully launched Roz and Jed Training & Consulting.  Now\, they travel the country sharing what they have learned and experienced first-hand.  Roz and Jed successfully provide Two Voices\, Customized Content\, and Real Experience.  They are proven youth development experts and dynamic speakers who have shared their messages and experiences at conferences in 17 different states and have trained thousands of staff from coast to coast. \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: May 8\, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/impactful-activities-to-maximize-online-staff-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200507T183245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T183425Z
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SUMMARY:Resident Camp Drop-In for Assistant Director/ Program-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:ACA\, New England Drop-Ins for Assistant Director/Program-Level Staff \nJoin ACA\, New England and your colleagues next week (again or for the first time) for conversation\, advice\, and support as you sort through the hard decisions your camp is facing. This is an informal opportunity to engage in dialogue with other New England camp pros at the assistant director/program level – we will be there to facilitate\, but discussion topics will be up to participants. We will use the Zoom platform\, so come ready to engage with your mics and cameras on! Please note what this is not – which is a substitution for legal\, medical\, insurance and other advice that camps should be seeking from experts in those fields.   \nA recording of this session WILL NOT be posted/shared\, so please plan to join us live! \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: May 7\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/resident-camp-drop-in-for-assistant-director-program-level-staff/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200506T181951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T182220Z
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SUMMARY:Day Camp Drop-in For Assistant Director/Program-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:ACA\, New England Drop-Ins for Assistant Director/Program-Level Staff \n\nJoin ACA\, New England and your colleagues (again or for the first time) for conversation\, advice\, and support as you sort through the hard decisions your camp is facing. This is an informal opportunity to engage in dialogue with other New England camp pros at the assistant director/program level – we will be there to facilitate\, but discussion will be led by participants. We will use the Zoom platform\, so come ready to engage with your mics and cameras on!\n\n\n\nPlease note what this is not – which is a substitution for legal\, medical\, insurance and other advice that camps should be seeking from experts in those fields. \nA recording of this session WILL NOT be posted/shared\, so please plan to join us live! \nBased on feedback\, we will plan more time for small group discussion during this session. Please pre-select your breakout topic during registration: \n\nVirtual camp\nHealth/safety precautions\nMaintaining camp culture\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: May 6\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/day-camp-drop-in-for-assistant-director-program-level-staff/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200505T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T182114Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Camp\, Real Risk: Legal and Risk management Considerations for Online Programs
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Camp\, Real Risk: Legal and Risk Management Considerations for Online Programs \nDoes your camp offer year-round online activities to keep campers engaged? Are you going to run virtual programs this summer? As many camps take their programs online\, their insurance policies\, camper contracts\, and risk management processes are still based on in-person camp. \nJoin ACA\, New England and legal and insurance experts for a discussion of the procedures and policies you should be thinking about expanding\, tweaking\, or re-working as you make this shift. Believe it or not\, it isn’t about recreating the wheel\, but rather\, making minor adjustments to existing materials to reduce your camp’s risk exposure. Topics to be covered include: \n\nInsurance inclusions/exclusions and right-sizing your policy\,\nRisk management guidelines and protocols\,\nCOPPA and children’s online privacy\,\nWaivers\, participation agreements\, and assumptions of risk\, and\nIntellectual property and copyright considerations.\n\nPanelists: \n\nKatie Johnson\, The Redwoods Group\nIsaac Mamaysky\, Potomac Law Group\nEliza Hall\, Potomac Law Group\n\nThis sessions is hosted by ACA\, New England and will be recorded and posted on the ACA’s COVID-19 Online Learning & Events Page following the live program. \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: May 5\, 2020 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required \nRegistration Information\nRegister here. \nThis sessions is hosted by ACA\, New England and will be recorded and posted on the ACA’s COVID-19 Online Learning & Events Page following the live program.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/virtual-camp-real-risk-legal-and-risk-management-considerations-for-online-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20190502T164828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T191315Z
UID:3788-1588411800-1588422600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Urban Camps Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA New England\, your colleagues\, and licensed clinical social worker and well-known camp consultant Bob Ditter for a morning of discussions around key topics relevant to urban camps like yours as you gear up for another awesome summer season! Space is limited\, so register early. \nThe program for the day is: \n\nOpening remarks from Stephen Spaloss\, Senior Vice President\, Team Leadership at City Year\, Inc.\nA panel discussion on Diverse Staffing for Diverse Campers moderated by Bob Ditter. Panelists will include: Lisa Fortenberry\, Executive Director\, Camp Harbor View; Alphonse Litz\, Director\, Boston Explorers; Bexi Perez\, Operations Director\, Department of Child Development\, YMCA of Greater Boston.\nSmall group discussions on other hot topics facing urban camps\, with topics to be generated by attendees.\n\nThis symposium is designed for directors and key staff working in the urban camp environment. We encourage you to register multiple members from your team and come prepared to ask questions and engage in discussion throughout the morning!\n \nParticipants will receive 3 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for attending.\nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: American Camp Assocation\, New England \nWhen: May 2\, 2019 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (registration and networking opens at 9:00 am) (RSVP required) \nWhere: Philanthropy MA \n133 Federal Street\, Suite 802\nBoston\, Massachusetts 02110 \nCost: $20/member; $25/non-member
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/urban-camps-symposium/
LOCATION:Philantrhopy MA\, 133 Federal St\, Suite 802\, Boston\, MA\, 02110
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:20200423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200423T172938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T181703Z
UID:3822-1587637800-1587641400@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Virtual Engagement (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Many of us are looking for ways to engage our staff\, campers\, and families virtually – from training to programming to just plain being interactive! \nCome hear what’s on the mind of some of our camp industry pros\, including tips\, tricks\, and tools we can use as we are all figuring out how to stay connected during this time of physical facility closure and social distancing. We will be joined by: \n\nTravis Allison\, Go Camp Pro\nRuby Compton\, Ruby Outdoors\nAllison Klee\, Hometown Stomping Ground\nJason Levasseur\, Camp Timanous & The Rockstar Project\n\nSponsored by ACA\, New England \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA New England \nWhen: April 23\, 2020 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required \nWebsite
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/exploring-virtual-engagement-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200422T172701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T173129Z
UID:3818-1587560400-1587564000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Staff Training Activities for Camp Staff (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/virtual-staff-training-activities-for-camp-staff-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200421T182938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T183248Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Contingency Planning; Protect your Cash and Explore Financial Options (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Financial Contingency Planning; Protect your Cash and Explore Financial Options (Webinar) \nOpus Consulting Group presents its approach to financial contingency planning as COVID-19 is impacting camp businesses\, creating uncertainties for the coming summer. This approach aims at understanding your cashflow drivers and addressing coordination and communication with all stakeholders\, accounting for the high uncertainty. \nThis webinar presents an emergency checklist and expands on cash flow management\, stress testing\, supporting discussions with key stakeholders (lenders\, landlords\, clients\, investors) and navigating the current challenges and opportunities . \nTopics discussed include: \n\nContingency Planning steps\nCash Management\nPreparing Financials (13-Week Cash Flow Budget)\nPreparing for discussion with lenders and other stakeholders\nFinancing options and assistance programs\nQ&A to follow\n\nAbout the presenters: \nJacques Santucci\, MBA \nJacques has held leadership positions in the entertainment\, tourism\, financial services and technology industries. Prior to founding Opus Consulting Group\, he began his career as an auditor for Ernst & Young and Universal Pictures in Paris\, France. Since moving to Maine in 1999\, Jacques has held several executive positions and engaged in an array of consulting assignments. Over the past few years\, he has been instrumental in bringing alive a number of business startups and engineering corporate turnarounds. His expertise lies within business strategy and management\, new business venture\, due diligence\, accounting\, process improvement\, financial systems\, planning and analysis\, sales and marketing strategy. \nJacques holds a degree from EDHEC School of Management in Lille\, France with a concentration in Finance. \nAndrew Wood\, MBA \nAndrew specializes in providing clients with strategic and operational support during the start-up and growth phases of a business. He supports new businesses with financial modeling\, business plan writing\, and ongoing project management to support a successful launch and poise companies for long term growth. In addition\, he assists clients as an interim controller to improve core business practices and develop strategic action plans for future growth. Prior to joining Opus\, Andrew worked for a multinational corporation selling financial products and services. Andrew is a fluent native speaker of the German language and has experience in German/English translation. He earned a double major in Economics and German with additional studies in international management from Missouri State University and a dual MBA/MSF degree from Northeastern University. \n \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA New England \nWhen: April 21\, 2020 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required \nWebsite
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/financial-contingency-planning-protect-your-cash-and-explore-financial-options-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200417T182427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T182652Z
UID:3833-1587121200-1587124800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Self-Care During Turbulent Times (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Self-Care During Turbulent Times (Webinar)\nNow more than ever\, self-care is essential. But\, if you struggled with self-care under “normal” circumstances\, you might really be wondering how to start now. Camp professionals are traditionally giving\, selfless\, problem-solvers. Untended though\, these same qualities can lead to burnout. Learn the purpose of self-care\, shifting your mindset\, and practical tips to apply right now to lay the foundation for future habits. Join Susan Fee for a one-hour webinar to dive into these ideas. \nHere’s what you’ll learn: \n\nDetermine your personal “why”\nMake the connection between self-worth and self-care\nCreate habits\, routines\, and rituals to increase mental clarity\nApply benefits of self-care to lead and serve others\n\nAbout the presenter:  \nSusan Fee is a licensed mental health counselor\, certified executive coach and national speaker. In 2016\, she delivered a TEDxWWU talk on relational aggression and is a speaker coach for TEDxSeattle. Susan is passionate about the use of storytelling in mental health and is the director of “The Brainpower Chronicles\,” a storytelling show for NAMI of Washington State. She’s a regular Seattle MOTH StorySLAM winner and has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour.  Learn more by visiting www.susanfee.com. \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: April 17\, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (RSVP required) \nWhere: Via Zoom \nCost: FREE\, but registration is required \nWebsite \nRegistration Information\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/self-care-during-turbulent-times-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200416T182223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T182415Z
UID:3831-1587049200-1587054600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:EPIC\, New England - Friendly Forum (with state-specific breakouts)
DESCRIPTION:One of the key takeaways from the New England Camp Conference is that many EPICs are juggling new responsibilities amidst the currently\, evolving environment. Piecemealing information from a myriad of sources and trying to make sense of it can be especially difficult\, specifically when you may not have final decision-making abilities. However\, that doesn’t mean you can’t be a valuable resource throughout this process. \nDo you want to talk things through? \nWonder how your state implications relate to others and the greater picture? \nWanna just vent? \nOn Thursday\, April 16th at 3pm EPIC\, New England is hosting a Zoom\, in part as a follow up to the great discussion facilitated at the ACA\, New England Conference Lunch & Learn. If you didn’t attend\, no worries! Taking it to the next level\, there will be dedicated “Breakout” time to discuss implications with people in your own state\, as well as space to discuss as a full EPIC\, NE community. \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: EPIC\, New England + ACA\, New England \nWhen: April 16\, 2020 from 3PM – 4:30PM (RSVP required) \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: FREE
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/epic-new-england-friendly-forum-with-state-specific-breakouts/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anthony Pyatt":MAILTO:anthony@kampkohut.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20190326T164001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T164800Z
UID:3784-1585216800-1585234800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Independent Schools Auxiliary & Summer Programs workshop
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this workshop is to give Aux/Summer directors an opportunity to network\, learn\, and share in a more focused and tailored environment. This year’s program will include: a business session\, an Auxiliary Program Safety & Security session\, a panel discussing best practices about construction on campus\, fun style Aux networking; and round table discussions. \nThis workshop will be a great way to kick off your experience if you plan to attend the New England Camp Conference\, which begins on Thursday! While we encourage you to consider attending the entire New England Camp Conference\, it is not required in order to participate in this Auxiliary/Summer Programs Workshop. \nThe focus of this workshop is to give Aux/Summer directors an opportunity to network\, learn\, and share in a more focused and tailored environment. \nThis year’s program will include: \n\na business session delivered by David Platt\, Assistant Headmaster for Finance and Operations at the Fenn School (also a former Camp Director);\nan Auxiliary Program Safety & Security session lead by Chris Landosky\, Director of Summer Programs & Director of Campus Safety at Berkshire School;\na panel discussing best practices about construction on campus;\nan optional break-out marketing session;\nfun style Aux networking; and\nround table discussions.\n\n$40/member & $50/non-nonmember for first person; $30/member & $35/non-member for additional people \nOnline registration is closed\, but we do accept on-site registrations. \nCoffee and light snacks will be served. \nLunch is on your own\, but optional bag lunch options will be available for purchase ($12) during the registration process. \nRegistration rate is based on your individual ACA membership status.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/3784/
LOCATION:ACA New England Conference\, DoubleTree Manchester Hotel\, Manchester\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Pre-Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200304T182416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T172908Z
UID:3816-1583312400-1583344800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid USA (Camp Focus) - FULL
DESCRIPTION:This is an 8-hour education program (plus breaks & lunch) which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents\, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention\, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Youth Mental Health First Aid uses group activity\, role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional\, peer\, social\, and self-help care. \nOur March course is currently full. We have added a second course on Monday\, April 27.  \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. Your course will be specifically geared to camp\, camp counselors\, and camp experiences. \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. \nThe 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.  So…YOU! \nWho created the course? The National Council for Behavioral Health was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the U.S. Mental Health First Aid USA worked with experts at the National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development to develop the youth program. \nAbout the Instructor \nLori Beverage is a teacher\, trainer\, facilitator\, mother\, wife\, and Girl Scout of 45 years. She’s been a camper\, camp counselor\, camp program director\, outdoor trainer and facilitator\, and outdoor enthusiast. As a teen she was part of the Student Conservation Corp\, she’s built hiking trails on Isle Au Haut\, backpacked in the Tetons and throughout New England. She’s canoed Chesuncook above Katahdin using the Northwoods paddle of the indigenous tribes of Maine\, and led trips down the Connecticut. Lori also taught children and teens living with emotional disturbance and mental health issues. \nCurrently\, Lori designs online trainings for volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts\, in addition to providing in-person trainings in Medic First Aid\, Wilderness First Aid\, and Youth Mental Health First Aid. \nLori believes that if we can teach and train adults better\, equip them with strong tools and strategies…they will have better tools for working with the children and young people they serve. She lives for this. \n\n  \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: March 4\, 2020 from 9:00AM – 6:00PM (RSVP required) \nWhere: Camp Maude Eaton \n141 Abbot Street\nAndover\, MA 01810 \nCost: $75/Members | $100/Non-Members \nRegistration Information\n*Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire day from 9 am – 6 pm.* \nThis course is full. We have added a second course on Monday\, April 27. For more information and to register\, visit here.\n\n\nSpace is limited to 30 participants\, so register early! Because we need to pre-order books for participants\, the deadline to register is Wednesday\, February 19\, 2020.\nLunch and snacks will be provided.\nSnow date for this program is Thursday\, March 5\, 2020. Should we need to use this date\, an e-Mail notifying participants as soon as we become aware of the situation.\nProgram registrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another individual from your camp by contacting ACA\, New England. We do not offer refunds for the workshop due to weather if the program runs as scheduled.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-usa-camp-focus-full/
LOCATION:Camp Maude Eaton\, 141 Abbot St\, Andover\, MA\, 01810
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200228T182412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T172653Z
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SUMMARY:Avoid the Panic Hire: Take a Deep Breath Before Employing the Next Warm Body (Web-Based Session)
DESCRIPTION:Summer is near…the pressure to fill remaining positions heightens. It is easy to convince yourself the next warm body is good enough – a decision you may regret later. Stop. Take a deep breath and reflect on the intentional framework designed to build your staff team. Develop a plan allowing for the flexibility to secure additional veteran staff and hire your next rock stars. Act in ways that will avoid panic-hiring and move you closer to your vision for staff culture long term. Join Kim Aycock and Jolly Corley for this virtual\, web-based session and come away with some new tools and ideas for your camp hiring! \n\nAbout the Presenters\nKim Aycock \nKim Aycock\, MST\, has 30+ years of experience developing young people with skills robots are unable to do. While blending the talents of a master teacher with the knowledge of a seasoned camp expert\, Kim ignites the learning for varying levels of campers and staff worldwide. She has the ability to connect with and motivate learners of all ages through her interactive and innovative presentations. Kim speaks professionally at regional and national conferences\, presents webinars\, contributes regularly to Camping Magazine and ACA blogs\, and serves as Co-Chair of ACA’s Project Real Job Committee. More information can be found at: www.kimaycock.com. \nJolly Corley \nJolly Corley\, M.S. works with 130 university students each summer at Camp Robindel.  She has been involved in the camping industry in the mid-west and New England for over 20 years.  The past 15+ years have been spent developing emerging leaders in camping through staff development.  Jolly has given workshops at the Mid-States ACA conference\, ACA National Conference\, camps and businesses across the USA. Her undergraduate and graduate work revolved around leadership\, group dynamics\, experiential learning\, philosophy and theatre.  Using games\, theatre and life experiences Jolly prepares staff to understand that our own experiences are the most useful tools for reflection and growth toward a solid foundation to becoming leaders for life. Jolly’s work takes her around the world collaborating with organizations in providing training to develop a staff culture that promotes personal and professional growth. \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: February 28\, 2020 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am (RSVP required) \nWhere: Virtual\, via Zoom \nCost: $15/ACA-members; $35/non-members **Take advantage of this great introductory pricing on ACA\, New England’s web-based learning opportunity.** \nRegistration Information\nRegister HERE \nOnce you register\, the Zoom link will be sent to you in a separate email the week of the virtual session. The email will be sent to the email address listed on your ACA account when you register.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/avoid-the-panic-hire-take-a-deep-breath-before-employing-the-next-warm-body-web-based-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200205T181815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T172400Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Group Discussion - Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Guiding Prompts/Questions to think of while you read.\n\nWe know that evaluation and feedback is a topic relevant to all of us at camp – how and when do we give feedback? Is the person we are talking with receiving feedback in the way we intended? How do we process feedback and does it change based on the situation\, the person giving it\, or even the setting? \nIf this resonates with you\, we encourage you to pick up a copy of Thanks for the Feedback: The science and art of receiving feedback well\, read it\, and join us for a FREE Zoom-based discussion about the book on February 5\, 2020.  \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: February 5\, 2020 from 9:30AM – 10:30AM (RSVP required) \nWhere: Virtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE (but registration is required) \nRegistration Information\nClick Here to Register \nOnce you register\, the Zoom link will be sent to you in a separate email the week prior to the book group discussion. \nGuiding Prompts/Questions\nWe are excited for our upcoming discussion about this book. The book is full of lots of great topics and we can’t possibly cover them all in an hour\, so here are some guiding questions to think about as you prepare: \n\nThe book talks about three types of feedback: appreciation\, coaching\, and evaluation.\n\nHad you thought about feedback in this way before? What were some “ah-has” or takeaways you had about this? How have you seen this play out in your own life? How can you separate appreciation\, coaching\, and evaluation in your day-to-day (and at camp)?\n\n\n There are many different things that can impact how we receive (and give feedback). Some of the ones mentioned in the book include:\n\n\n\nTriggers (truth\, relationship\, identity)\nNot seeing your own blind spots\nSwitchtracking\nRelationship systems\nWiring and temperament (swing/recovery combination and growth/fixed identity)\n\n\nWhich of these resonate with you and why?\nCan you think of a time when one of these areas caused friction? Knowing what you know now\, is there a different way you could have handled things?\n\n\n Thinking about all of the “ah-has\,” learnings\, and takeaways from the book\, what are one or two things that you would like to apply or take action on in your own life or with your team at camp?\n\nE.g. figuring out a way to share this with staff so we have the same language/feedback at camp is more successful;\nAsking a colleague for the “one thing you see me doing that gets in my own way;” or\nIdentifying a supportive mirror and an honest mirror in your life
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/virtual-book-group-discussion-thanks-for-the-feedback-the-science-and-art-of-receiving-feedback-well/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200130T181424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T171748Z
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SUMMARY:Summer and Auxiliary Programs Workshop: Thinking About Measurement\, Data Collection\, and Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will receive 3 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their participation. \n\nData matters. We all track and look at data benchmarks before\, during\, and post-camp. Do you ever wonder why you track some things\, how to best use the data you’ve collected\, if you’re missing something important\, or what other summer/auxiliary programs at independent schools are analyzing? Join us for an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues (please come prepared to share the what and how of your program’s data collection)\, hear what other programs track\, share your process and how you use the information you collect\, and to ask/answer questions about each other’s practices. Georgia Hall\, PhD\, Director of the National Institute on Out-of-School Time\, will facilitate the day’s program.  \n\nProposed Agenda\n\nWelcome\nWhy does data matter and what do we measure? – Presentation by Georgia Hall\nSmall group discussions on data-related questions that matter to you.\nLunch (included in cost of program)\nAction mapping exercise.\nWrap-up.\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia Hall\, Ph.D. \n\nGeorgia is Senior Research Scientist and Director of the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) and Associate Director of the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW). Hall specializes in research and evaluation on youth development programs\, settings\, and learning experiences. Her work has focused extensively on strategies to improve out-of-school time program quality along with investigations of summer learning programs and STEM initiatives for girls. Hall serves as principal investigator on several multi-year research projects and is a frequent presenter at national conferences\, seminars\, and meetings.\n\nSnow Date\nIf school at Nobles and Greenough is cancelled due to inclement weather\, our event will be postponed to a scheduled snow date of February 4\, 2020. If this is the case\, we will also send an e-Mail notifying participants as soon as we become aware of the situation. \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: January 30\, 2020 from 10:00AM – 1:30PM (RSVP required) \nWhere: Nobles and Greenough School \n10 Campus Drive\nDedham\, MA 02026 \nCost: $25/members; $30/non-members \nRegistration Information\nOnline registration has closed for this event. Please email Kerry Salvo\, kerry@acanewengland.org\, as limited spots may still be available. \n\n \nProgram registrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another individual from your camp by contacting ACA\, New England. We do not offer refunds for the workshop due to weather if the program runs as scheduled.  \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/summer-and-auxiliary-programs-workshop-thinking-about-measurement-data-collection-and-analysis/
LOCATION:Nobles and Greenough School\, 10 Campus Dr\, Dedham\, MA\, 02026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191219T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191219T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
CREATED:20200222T233925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T001826Z
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SUMMARY:EPIC\, New England: Coffee and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow EPICs (Emerging Professionals in Camping) to network and discuss two of the most relevant topics facing our camps – Staffing and Mental Health. Come prepared to share and learn with other emerging professionals in camping\, enjoy a coffee and bagel break midway through the afternoon\, and talk through the topics that matter most to us here and now! As innovative and thought leaders in our industry\, come learn in these professionally facilitated sessions. \nTobie Feigenbaum\, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and summer camp administrator will share her insights and guide our discussion around camper mental health. \nRyan Pelletier\, CIEE’s Camp Team Manager is strategically poised to lead us through a discussion about how to welcome first time staff\, integrate them into your camp’s culture\, and best prepare them for the job ahead. \nBrought to you by CIEE\, EPIC\, New England and ACA\, New England! See you there! \n\nAbout the Facilitators\n\n \n\nRyan is Manager of Camp Relations for CIEE’s Camp Exchange USA program\, connecting youth workers from around the globe with American summer camps. Since 1947\, CIEE’s mission is to help people gain understanding\, acquire knowledge\, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.  Ryan manages a team of Camp Consultants that work directly with camp representatives\, tailor matching international counselors and ensuring positive cultural exchange experiences. \nRyan is passionate about the camp experience and it’s capacity to transform lives. He spent 5 years as the Director of Environmental Education for Kieve-Wavus Education in Nobleboro\, Maine\, cultivating the next generation of environmental advocates. As an ardent environmentalist Ryan stays close to nature through recreation; surfing\, paddle boarding\, and hiking to name a few! He lives in Portland with wife Usha and dog Kona. \n  \n\n \n\nTobie has a BA in Sociology from the University of Delaware and a Masters in Social Work from UNH. She has worked in residential treatment through the Boys and Girls Clubs and for the last 15 years she has primarily worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in schools. During the summers\, she is the Head Counselor at Camp Pinecliffe\, where her day to day tasks include checking in with high needs campers\, liaising with parents\, coaching staff on how to handle camper issues\, and working with therapists as needed. \nDuring the workshop\, Tobie will be discussing common themes in camper mental health\, ways we can support our camper populations\, and strategies for campers and staff alike. There will be time for group discussion so bring topics to discuss and ideas to share!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/epic-new-england-coffee-and-collaboration/
LOCATION:Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) Office\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Training - Non-ACA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anthony Pyatt":MAILTO:anthony@kampkohut.com
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SUMMARY:EPIC\, New England Networking Kick-Off!
DESCRIPTION:Looking to meet other emerging professionals in the New England area and kick off the new camp season? Come grab a drink with us and enjoy some great conversation at Night Shift Brewery in Everett\, MA\, for EPIC New England’s first Networking Kick-Off event on November 14th! Be one of the first 20 people to arrive and your first drink is on us! RSVP on Facebook so we know who will be joining the fun. See you there! \nA big THANK YOU to our event sponsor\, CIEE! \nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: Emerging Professionals In Camping\, New England \nWhen: November 14\, 2019 from 6:00pm (RSVP required) \nWhere: Night Shift Brewing \n87 Santilli Highway\nEverett\, MA 02149 \nCost: FREE \nWebsite \nContact\nAnthony Pyatt\nanthony@kampkohut.com
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/epic-new-england-networking-kick-off/
LOCATION:Night Shift Brewing\, 87 Santilli Highway\, Everett\, MA\, 02149
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anthony Pyatt":MAILTO:anthony@kampkohut.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194559
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar - All About Staffing
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA\, New England\, Kim Aycock\, Volunteer Co-Chair of ACA’s Project Real Job and owner of Camp 2 Campus Learning Solutions\, and researcher Daniel Shore for a day designed to dive deep into topics related to staffing! Our program will help you understand current trends and strategies in staffing \, explore staffing challenges and successes at camp with your colleagues\, and think about internships at camp. \n\n \nThank you\nto our seminar sponsor \nVital Camps\nCamp Orientation Online \n\n  \nWhether your camp is struggling with staffing or has been lucky in this area and wants to stay that way\, this day is for you! There will be time for learning\, information sharing\, and networking. The agenda will include: \n\nKeynote by Daniel Shore & Kim Aycock: Meet Staff Where They Are Rather than Where You Wish They Were – Unanswered emails. Requests (demands) for time-off. Over-involved parents. What’s the matter with young people today? Most likely nothing! We have more in common with this cohort of staff than one might think; their needs are just expressed differently. We have an opportunity to communicate that we are in touch with the times and yet have a handle on timeless wisdom. Thus\, we have to demonstrate that we understand the perspectives of those we hope to recruit\, hire\, and retain without compromising important vision\, values\, and views. Throughout this keynote session\, data and feedback gathered directly from staff will guide us to meeting them where they are rather than where we wish they were.\n\n\nAttendee-driven interactive think tank on key staffing-related topics that matter to camps led by Kim Aycock.\nSession and panel facilitated by Kim Aycock: Bringing interns to your camp  – What’s the difference between internships\, practicums\, and independent studies for students/camp staff and how do you think about integrating this into your camp’s planning. \n\nWho: Camp professionals involved in any aspect of staff recruitment\, hiring\, and retention – from directors to HR professionals and everyone in between! \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 30\, 2019\, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \n\nPlease note that as of 10/18/19 there has been an update to the content and speakers for our morning keynote. We apologize for the change\, but are excited about this great new session we are offering! \n\n  \n \nParticipants will receive 5 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation. \n\nAbout the Presenters\n \nKim Aycock\, MST\, has 30+ years of experience developing young people with skills robots are unable to do. While blending the talents of a master teacher with the knowledge of a seasoned camp expert\, Kim ignites the learning for varying levels of campers and staff worldwide. She has the ability to connect with and motivate learners of all ages through her interactive and innovative presentations. Kim speaks professionally at regional and national conferences\, presents webinars\, contributes regularly to Camping Magazine and ACA blogs\, and serves as Co-Chair of ACA’s Project Real Job Committee. More information can be found at: www.kimaycock.com. \n \nDaniel Shore is a researcher and consultant with an M.A. (and soon his PhD) in Workplace Psychology. He conducts research across numerous settings\, from cybersecurity teams to summer camps\, and turns data into action by (1) facilitating training experiences\, (2) conducting feedback focus groups and surveys\, and (3) creating professional development and training curricula. In the camp world\, Daniel combines his ten summers of experience that spanned from staff member to unit supervisor to director of staff and leadership development with his research expertise to help camps strategically train staff to enhance the camp staff experience. Daniel enjoys working with camp leaders who believe what he believes: to have a great camp with happy campers\, you need happy counselors\, too. \n\nEvent Organizer/Sponsor: ACA\, New England \nWhen: October 30\, 2019 from 10:00AM – 3:30PM (RSVP required) \nWhere: Camp Cedar Hill \n265 Beaver St\, Waltham\, MA 02452 \nCost: $90/Members; $120/Non-Members \nRegistration Information\nRegistration for this event has reached capacity. Thank you for your support! \nQuestions? Reach out to Kerry\, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development\, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event. \nContact\nKerry Salvo\nkerry@acanewengland.org\n781-541-6080
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/fall-seminar-all-about-staffing/
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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