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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteer Course 4/23/25
DESCRIPTION:ACA New England needs YOU to join an amazing team of volunteers!  Join us for our next Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course). \nThis course is an in-person training. Participants must attend all learning sessions over the timeframe to successfully become an accreditation volunteer. This course requires active participation and engagement. \nACA’s accreditation program is the only national peer review program of its kind for the camp industry. Being an ACA accreditation volunteer (visitor) provides you with the experience to build your network\, polish your skills in observation and risk management\, and develop mentoring opportunities for both you and the camps you work with. As much as you give to this experience\, you’ll gain from new ideas\, perspectives\, and approaches to the mission-driven work of the camp industry. \nTo become an accreditation volunteer\, please complete these steps: \n\nSubmit an Accreditation Volunteer Application (online) \nRegister for this Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course)\n\nOnce you are registered for the course\, you’ll be enrolled in the required online pre-course work. The online pre-course work includes the Accreditation Process Workshop so you are up to date. This online pre-work must be successfully completed in order to attend the Accreditation Volunteer Course. To become an accreditation volunteer\, you must fully attend and participate in ALL parts of the training. \nIf this course date does not work for your schedule\, when you complete the Accreditation Volunteer Application\, you will have other live virtual and in-person course options to select from. \nAdditional steps: \n\nReview the ACA Associate Visitor/Visitor Service Description.\nReview and be ready to sign the Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct.\nBe a current ACA individual member (contact us if you have questions about this. We also offer a discounted membership rate for visitors).\n\nThe registration Deadline is April 15\, 2025. Pre-registration is required for this course. \nThere is an online portion that must be completed prior to the in-person portion of this course.   \nClick here to register \nCost: Free \nWhere & When: Camp Hazen\, 204 W Main St\, Chester\, CT 06412\, April 23\, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm \nQuestions\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-4-23-25/
LOCATION:Camp Hazen YMCA\, 204 W Main St\, Chester\, CT\, 06412
CATEGORIES:Education,Associate Visitor Course
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteers Huddle
DESCRIPTION:New England Accreditation Volunteer Visitors\, this huddle is for you!\nCircle up with fellow visitors and accreditation staff. We’ll share news and updates\, plus takeaways from last year’s visits. Then\, share tips and tricks with each other to make your visits smooth and effective as you work with camp teams. \nThe first 30 minutes will cover expectations of a New England Visitor\, tips/tricks/reminders for Visit prep\, and common or perennial challenges/things to remember. \nNew England Visitor Huddle  \nPart 1 (30 minutes) \n\nWelcome/Introduction\nExpectations of a New England Visitor\nTips/tricks/reminders about the Visit (what to expect\, bring\, remember\, etc.)\nResources available and where they are\nUpdate to scoring options this year\nPause for questions – if they’re quick\, we answer. Otherwise\, parking lot until the end.\n\nPart 2 (50 minutes) \n\nCase studies: Using the contents from the Accreditation Volunteer Course Part II\, the group will join breakout rooms to talk through situations/scenarios/cases to practice for the summer.\n\nPart 3 (10 minutes-ish) \n\nWe’ll rejoin the main room to report out questions\, revelations\, reminders\, etc. that came out of these breakouts.\n\nClick here to register!\nQuestions\, reach out to Haillie Mousseau\, Accreditation & Volunteer Coordinator at haillie@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 100 \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteers-huddle-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 4/25
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!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-4-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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