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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Operationalizing DEI at Your Camp
DESCRIPTION:Has your camp been talking about or been doing preliminary work around belonging\, diversity\, inclusion (and similar concepts that may go by a variety of terms)?\nAre you ready to take this work to the next level? If so\, join ACA\, New England and OAAARS for a year-long exploration into how to more deeply operationalize DEIB at your camp. This Resource Community will be a cohort model with monthly meetings from October to May. \nSimone Gamble and their colleagues from OAAARS will ask you to identify a specific project to work on and using accountable structure and intersectional lens\, they will guide you through a year of reflection and action. \nThis series is designed to be an interactive\, live\, discussion-based opportunity for you to grow your camp’s skills in this area while being guided by strong facilitators. This is a 201\, intermediate-level offering.  \nThe series will consist of two in-person sessions\, 6 Zoom sessions\, one informal in-person meet-up at the New England Camp Conference\, and a presentation opportunity during an e-session hosted by ACANE in early May. Sessions will not be recorded. \nMeeting Schedule\n\nOctober 21\, 2025: Zoom session\, 10 am – 11:30 am\nNovember 18\, 2025: In-person session\, 10 am – 2 pm – ACA\, New England office\, Lexington\, MA\nDecember 16\, 2025: Hybrid session\, 10 am – 2 pm (In-Person preferred) – ACA\, New England Office\, Lexington\, MA – OR – Zoom\nJanuary 20\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nFebruary 24\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMarch 17\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMarch 26 or 27\, 2026: In person meet-up at the ACANE Conference\, Manchester\, NH – exact day & time TBD\nApril 14\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nWeek of May 5\, dates/times TBD: Project e-presentation opportunity\nMay 12\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\n\nParticipants will receive 16 CECs for their participation in this program. \nSeries registration comes with one hour of complimentary one-on-one coaching with an OAAARS Consultant (a $200 value). \nThis series has a minimum of 12 and a maximum capacity of 24 participants. \nCost: $329 for ACA members/ $379 for non-members \nWe never want cost to be a barrier to you getting the professional development you need. Please reach out to kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance opportunities. We are happy to help! \nREGISTER HERE!\nRegistration is for an individual\, for the full series and is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/organization before the series begins. \n\nAbout the Moderator: \nSimone Gamble is a NYC-based community organizer\, educator\, and social impact entrepreneur with deep roots in the South Bronx. A graduate of Hunter College and the Silberman School of Social Work\, Simone’s work centers on social justice\, youth empowerment\, and creating safer\, more equitable spaces. They have led workshops and trainings across the country for nonprofits\, schools\, and after-school programs\, focusing on intersectional\, anti-oppressive practices. \nWith over a decade of experience in the camping world—from counselor to Assistant Camp Director —Simone now consults with camps nationwide on aligning their practices with Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Justice (DEIJ) values. \nThey are the founder of OAAARS\, a growing network of 90+ BIPOC consultants who bring expertise in organizing\, art\, education\, and advocacy to support transformative change in workplaces and communities. \n\nAbout OAAARS: \nOAAARS is a BIPOC consultancy that leads social justice centered trainings and education to support organizations looking to create safer and equitable workplaces while also cultivating agents of change in the workplace and beyond.  \n\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/resource-community-series-operationalizing-dei-at-your-camp/
LOCATION:ACA New England Office\, 80 Westview St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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SUMMARY:Reflecting on 2025 to Prepare for 2026 (A Chalmers Camp Insurance e-session)
DESCRIPTION:Most camps have had a chance to look back on the summer—and many are already deep into planning for 2026. But as teams settle back into the day-to-day rhythm of the off-season—staff hiring\, camper registration\, and marketing—some of those great reflections and ideas from 2025 can get pushed aside. This webinar is a chance to bring those insights back to the forefront. We’ll revisit key themes from the past season that camp leaders should keep top of mind as they shape the year ahead. \n*This program is offered by Chalmers Camp Insurance as part of their partnership with ACA\, New England.*
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/camp-season-rewind-fast-forward-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, 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 new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2025-11-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Mid-Career Camp Leaders (register to join starting in November)
DESCRIPTION:While the first session of the group already happened in October\, we are able to accept additional registrants to the group prior to the November 7 in-person meeting\, if you are still interested in joining us!\nA 201\, intermediate level offering \nFor camp professionals who have been in director/leadership roles for 3-7 years and are looking to deepen and further develop their experiences\, skills\, and networks in the camping industry. If you have fewer than 3 summers of leadership experience\, but feel that this group fits your level\, reach out and let’s chat! \nBuilding community with colleagues from a variety of camps throughout New England is an important part of staying connected in our industry. As you take on increasing responsibilities in your role\, advance your skills and expertise\, and look to deepen your professional networks\, we invite you to join this cohort of like-minded colleagues. Join us for a series of monthly facilitated discussions (October to May) where you’ll have the opportunity to share ideas and resources\, get feedback\, troubleshoot challenges\, and explore opportunities in a safe and professional space. \nTopics will be flexible based on the group’s needs/interests\, but may include: \n\nYour personal mission and staying invested in camp\nGrowing your camp\nCounselor hiring and retention\nSetting your camp culture\nBuilding a team you trust with the expertise you need\nIndustry trends\n\nMark Lipof\, Director/Co-Owner of Camp Micah with over 40 years of camping experience\, will facilitate the sessions. His role will be to encourage participant-led discussions\, provide resources\, offer observations and insights\, all while keeping the conversation and session flow going! \n(Both day and resident camp directors are welcome! As this cohort will be limited to 24 participants\, we can only accommodate one director per camp at this time.) \nThis series is not designed to be a how-to\, but an interactive discussion-based opportunity for directors looking to build their professional network and resource sharing as leaders. Sessions will not be recorded. For 2025-26\, there will be two sessions in-person (one local to Lexington\, MA and one at the New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH)\, one hybrid session\, and six Zoom sessions. \nMeeting Schedule\n\nFriday\, October 17\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, November 7\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – In-person at ACA\, New England\, 80 Westview Street\, Lexington\, MA\nFriday\, December 5\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – In-Person preferred\, ACA\, New England Office\, Lexington\, MA – OR – Zoom\nFriday\, January 9\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, February 6\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, March 6\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, March 26/27\, In-Person during ACA New England Camp Conference in Manchester\, NH (60-minutes\, exact day & time TBD)\nFriday\, April 10\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\nFriday\, May 8\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Zoom\n\nParticipants will receive 15 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for their full participation. \nTrying to decide if this is a good fit for you? We’d say yes if you can prioritize and commit to attending the full series of sessions\, have been in a director-level role for 3-7 summers\, and your job responsibilities include key leadership functions such as overseeing staff teams (including HR functions and training); establishing policies for your camp/organization; setting and managing a budget; and being involved with strategic business decisions for your camp/organization. \nCost: $279 for ACA members/ $329 for non-members \nWe never want cost to be a barrier to you getting the professional development you need. Please reach out to kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance opportunities. We are happy to help! \nREGISTER HERE! \nMinimum of 10 participants\, maximum of 24 participants for program to run. \nRegistration is for an individual\, for the full series and is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another individual from your camp/organization before the series begins. \n\nAbout the Moderator: \nMark Lipof\, LICSW \nWith over 40 years of camping experience as a camper\, counselor\, head counselor and camp administrator\, Mark Lipof is now the Co-Owner and Founding Director of Camp Micah. \nMark graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and earned a High School teacher certification. He then graduated from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work with an MSW and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. \nMark’s experience with youth is extensive and includes evaluation and counseling of at-risk youth and residential camp experience at most administrative levels. From 1990 – 2005\, Mark held many positions at Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline\, MA\, including Synagogue Administrator\, Counselor\, and Youth Director. In 1995\, he became the founding Director of the Ansin Religious School of Ohabei Shalom. Mark currently serves on the Board of Directors of Maine Summer Camps and is a member of Maine Camp Experience and ACA\, New England. He takes pride in the culture of acceptance and the importance of building resilience in campers at Micah. \n\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/resource-community-series-mid-career-camp-leaders/
LOCATION:ACA\, New England/Zoom (depending on session)
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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