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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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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. \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\nThis beginning of this session will be recorded. New England Visitors may request access to the video in preparation for summer visits.  \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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T151500
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid (blended course)
DESCRIPTION:As of 4/30/25 we have reached our maximum capacity of 30 registered attendees for this course. Please email gillian@acanewengland.org if you’d like to be added to a wait list if a spot opens up. \nThis is an 8-hour education program that teaches participants 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: \n\nHow to assess a mental health crisis\nHow to select interventions and provide initial help\nHow to connect young people to professional\, peer\, and social support\, as well as self-help care.\n\nThe 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\, which must be completed by Friday\, May 16\nLive\, virtual course from 9:00am to 3:15pm on Wednesday\, May 21\n\nWhat will participants learn?\nParticipants learn 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 learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness\, or who are 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-aged youth\, ages 8-18. \nParticipants do not learn to diagnose\, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling.  \nWho should take this course?\nThis course is designed for any adults who regularly interact with adolescents\, and who are either ACA\, New England members or who work at camps located in Western Massachusetts. \nWe are able to provide this course free of charge to ACA\, New England members thanks to a SAMHSA grant \nWho created this course?\nThe National Council for Mental Wellbeing was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the United States. 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. \nInstructors through Mental Health First Aid: \n\nJoanne Dreher\nJameelah Bennett\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025\, 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, May 15 to qualify for the in-person portion of this course). \nWhere: Online. Participants will receive a Zoom link no later than 24 hours prior to the program. \nCost: This course is FREE for ACA\, New England members and folks who work at camps in Western Massachusetts. \nRegistration Information: As of 4/30/25 we have reached our maximum capacity of 30 registered attendees for this course. Please email kerry@acanewengland.org if you’d like to be added to a wait list if a spot opens up. \n*Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.* \nA minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 registered participants is required for the program to run. \nOnce you register through ACA\, New England\, additional communication about the course will come from the course instructors/the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. You will then 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. Registration will be open until May 7\, and all pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, May 15 to ensure you are qualified to attend the in-person component of the program. As of 4/30/25 we have reached our maximum capacity of 30 registered attendees for this course. Please email kerry@acanewengland.org if you’d like to be added to a wait list if a spot opens up. \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. \nQuestions: Reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/youth-mental-health-frist-aid/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T143000
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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. \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\nThis beginning of this session will be recorded. New England Visitors may request access to the video in preparation for summer visits.  \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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T110000
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SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz on Supporting International Staff this Summer? (Members only e-discussion)
DESCRIPTION:FREE for and limited to ACA members!  \nAs you all prepare for the arrival of your international staff coming on a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa\, we know there is some uncertainty about what to expect and how to best support your staff as they arrive and spend the summer at your camp. \nACA\, Inc. is hosting a Webinar\, Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations (ICE) and Exchange Visitor Visas (J-1) This Summer\, from 2:00 – 3:45 PM ET on May 13 (FREE for ACA members) and we encourage you to attend if this topic is of interest to you/your camp. \nFollowing this ACA\, Inc. hosted session\, we want to give New England camp professionals an opportunity to come together and reflect and share on this topic as well (attendance at the 5/13 webinar is not required to attend this session). Join us from 10 am – 11 am ET on Wednesday\, May 14 for an open forum discussion around how you and your camp are preparing for your international staff this summer. During this time\, we hope folks will: \n\nReflect on anything you may have heard during ACA\, Inc. Webinar on May 13 (attendance at that session NOT REQUIRED to participate in this Buzz On session);\nHave an opportunity to ask each other questions and hear perspectives from other camps; and\nShare examples of what you/your camp have done or are planning to do leading up to summer 2025 as it relates to your international staff.\n\nACA\, New England staff will be there to guide/facilitate the conversation\, but this will be a participant-led discussion. Please come prepared to have your videos on\, ask questions\, and engage in dialogue with your peers. \nBecause this session is based on real-time dialogue\, it will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live. \nQuestions? Contact Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator\, ACA\, New England\, gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/whats-the-buzz-on-supporting-international-staff-this-summer-members-only-e-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,What's the Buzz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T080000
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SUMMARY:New Camp Director Workshop 5/13/25
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! \nA team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops and provide invaluable materials and hands-on training scenarios. \nCome prepared to fill your brain and notebook with lots of useful information. \nCost: $105 for members\, $125 for non-members. \nWhere: Cedar Hill Day Camp – Waltham\, MA \nLunch is included with registration (more details to come). \nClick here to register – NOTE: online registration will close on Monday\, May 12. We can likely accommodate walk-in registrations – please email Gillian Gold (gillian@acanewengland.org) if you plan to attend and register on-site. \nThis course meets the minimum MA DPH regulatory training requirements for a Camp Director at a recreational camp for children (when combined with attendance at one of MA DPH’s annual spring educational training session for the Massachusetts Camping Association). \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 & .  held in conjunction with Massachusetts Camping Association in the Spring. \nThis is a live\, in-person training that will not be recorded. Massachusetts law requires participants to be in attendance for the full duration of the course in order to receive their certificate. \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/new-camp-director-workshop-5-13-25/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Day Camp\, 265 Beaver St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T143000
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SUMMARY:Think Like an OT: Using Occupational Therapy to Support Camp Staff
DESCRIPTION:Your staff need support! \nDo you ever find yourself repeatedly asking your staff to set up their programming? To use common sense with their campers? To follow the protocols you so carefully explained during staff training? Do you find yourself wishing your staff would just DO something? \nIf so\, this training is for you. \nGenerations Z and Alpha report higher rates of anxiety than previous generations\, especially at work. They also approach their work from a different perspective than Millennials and Gen X. Both of these factors can create conflict throughout the summer. Conflict\, in turn\, increases staff’s anxiety and activates the stress response system. \nWhen the stress response system is activated for too long\, it can shut down parts of the brain responsible for executive functioning\, creativity\, and problem solving… all important skills for doing well at camp! \nOf course they’re struggling to do their jobs; parts of their brains are switched off! How do we switch their brains back on? \nSupervisors need to start providing support for staff’s nervous systems. \nUsing evidence-based occupational therapy techniques\, this workshop teaches supervisors and organizational leadership how to support their staff’s nervous systems and bring out the best in them\, all summer long. Participants will learn how the stress response system works\, how it uniquely impacts this summer’s staff\, and will begin to make an action plan for how to maintain support for their staff throughout the summer. \nMeet the Instructor\n \nHi\, I’m Haley Pogachefsky\, OTD\, OTR/L \nAs a longtime camper and staff member at Hidden Valley Camp\, I am a strong believer in the powerful development that happens for kids and young adult staff in a summer camp setting. As I entered into my graduate degree in occupational therapy in 2021\, I saw changes in how staff were engaging with their camp experience. I was curious to learn more. \nI believe thinking like an occupational therapist is a superpower. As my OT doctoral research\, I developed a series of workshops to help camp employers and supervisors think like OTs to support their young adult staff’s critical thinking\, well-being\, and professional development throughout the summer. This project has evolved to become Hummingbird OT Solutions\, providing workshops\, staff trainings\, and direct one-to-one OT services. \nOutside of my work as an occupational therapist\, I love playing with my dog\, singing\, and exploring the beautiful state of Maine\, where I live with my husband (who I met at camp!) \nRegistration Information\nWhen: Monday\, May 5\, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:30pm (eastern) \nWhere: Online. Participants will receive a Zoom link no later than 24 hours prior to the event \nCost: $10 for Members\, $15 for non-Members \nClick here to register\nThis session WILL NOT be recorded\, so please plan to join us live! \nRegistrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person from your organization. \nQuestions: Reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/think-like-an-ot/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T150000
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SUMMARY:Counseling Skills for a New Age
DESCRIPTION:Join veteran staff trainer\, longtime camp cheerleader and friend\, and 2025 New England Camp Conference Keynote Speaker Bob Ditter\, who has agreed to step out of his camp retirement to lead an exciting and powerful in-person day of staff training for Directors and Head Staff. \nThis experiential workshop is loaded with practical tips and activities to help you prepare your staff to give your kids the best summer ever. You will walk away with basic counseling skills and how to impart them to your staff in fun\, exciting\, and memorable ways. \nBy the end of the day\, you will know: \n\nThe 5 mistakes most adults make with children\nHow to help staff develop buy-in with their campers\nThe 3 levels of discipline\nHow to set limits and boundaries\, and what the difference is\nHow to deal with anxiety and panic attacks\nDe-escalation strategies\nHow to help co-counselors work better together\n\nand more! \nThis will be an action packed\, highly informative day. \nAbout the Presenter\n \nBob Ditter is a highly respected child\, adolescent and family therapist in Boston who has worked nationally and internationally with people who work with children. Since 1982 Bob has conducted staff and leadership training at over 600 camps throughout the United States and Canada. \nBob Ditter has written some of the best-loved and most influential camp leadership texts on the planet\, including Summer Camp Rules\, Next Generation Camp Leadership\, Camp Matters – By the Experts\, and In the Trenches. His articles in Camping Magazine\, which span from 1986 to 2021\, were some of the most popular and widely read among camp professionals everywhere. \nBob has been quoted in The New York Times\, The Ladies Home Journal\, Parent Magazine\, USA Today and The Boston Globe\, to name a few. Sports Illustrated called him “camping’s most articulate spokesperson.” He has also appeared on the NBC Today Show\, Good Morning America and the ABC Evening News. He served as consultant to America’s Camp\, the camp for the children whose parents were killed in the planes and Twin Towers in 2001. Bob retired from his camp related work in 2020 to focus on his psychotherapy practice. \n  \nBob Ditter\, Lisa Fortenberry\, and Chris Burke at the 2025 NECC Keynote fire-side chat \nRegistration Information\nWhen: Friday\, May 2\, 2025. Check-in/networking opens at 9:30am. The event runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Lunch is provided. \nWhere: Summer’s Edge at Camp Thoreau\, 275 Forest Ridge Road\, Concord MA\, 01742 \nCost:\nFor members: $110 for your first attendee\, $90 for each additional attendee \nFor non-members: $140 for your first attendee\, $120 for each additional attendee \nClick here to register. \nIf registration is closed\, we can likely still accommodate you – please send an email to gillian@acanewengland.org \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. \nSend multiple people from your camp to save! \nParticipants will earn 4.5 CECs \nFor more information\, reach out to Gillian\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at ACA\, New England\, 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/counseling-skills-for-a-new-age/
LOCATION:Summer’s Edge at Camp Thoreau\, 275 Forest Ridge Road\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T110000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to MESH (+) Seal: Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to the MESH (+) Seal:\nDuring this webinar attendees will identify the challenges facing the industry. At a time when young people and adults are all longing to be seen\, feel heard\, and sense authentic connection\, ACH is providing education to elevate care for healthier communities and the MESH (+) Seal will help your program reach that goal. \nMESH (+) is a framework that strives to create intentional communities by integrating mental\, emotional and social health into the personal and collective camp experiences. MESH (+) does this through providing resources and evidence-based models to camps for evaluation of activities (or ‘values’) in four key pillars (program\, training\, screening and medical). \nJoin us so you can identify opportunities to become a part of the #MovementOfCare and to create and #EcosytemOfWellBeing in a meaningful way through current best practice. \nThis is a free virtual info session for camps who are interested in learning more about the MESH (+) Seal before the application portal opens in the Fall. \nJoin ACA\, New England and the Alliance for Camp Health on April 30 at 10:00am to explore how the MESH (+) Seal is helping leaders elevate care by weaving mental\, emotional\, and social health into every part of camp life. \nClick Here to Register \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/mesh-seal-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T130000
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SUMMARY:Aquatics Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Aquatic Risk Management for Camp Pools and Waterfronts\nDr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths of the Aquatic Safety Research Group\, LLC are proud to offer a unique program for ACA members. This 3-hour\, fast paced seminar offers a variety of Proactive Prevention Strategies from numerous sources to make aquatic activities at campgrounds safer and more enjoyable. Suggestions for improved lifeguard surveillance as well as more efficient Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) will be offered. Safer design considerations will also be discussed. Best practices developed through hundreds of inspections of pools and waterfronts around the globe will be presented. The strategies offered will be practical\, effective\, and affordable. \nAbout the Instructors\n \nDr. Rachel Griffiths is the director of research and education for Aquatic Safety Research Group. She is also the President of Note and Float Life Jacket Fund\, which donates life jackets to aquatic facilities implementing the Note & Float program. Rachel conducts research and publishes water safety articles\, teaches Aquatic Risk Management seminars\, and has conducted inspections and written reports for a myriad of aquatic facility audits throughout the country. She is a recipient of the Aquatics International Power 25 Award. Rachel authored the 3rd edition of The Complete Swimming Pool Reference.  She received a Doctorate Degree in Public Health from Loma Linda University \n  \n \nDr. Tom Griffiths is the President and Founder of Aquatic Safety Research Group. Recognized as an international leader in water safety\, he has spent 38 years teaching\, coaching and managing aquatics at three major universities. Griffiths has produced videos\, textbooks\, articles\, and presentations in various areas of aquatics focusing his efforts on safety. He has also conducted hundreds of aquatic facility and beach inspections across the nation and abroad and teaches full day Aquatic Risk Management seminars. Perhaps his most significant contributions are the Five Minute Scanning Strategy©\, Griff’s Guard Stations©\, Disappearing Dummies\, his research on Shallow Water Blackout\, and the National Note & Float program. In 2024\, he released his memoir Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Chronicles and lifeguard detection app Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Vision. He has been an aquatic safety expert for more than 40 years and shares his knowledge\, expertise\, and experience worldwide\, including appearances on 60 Minutes Australia\, Inside Edition\, NPR\, and many other TV and radio programs. He received his Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Maryland. \nRegistration Information\nWhen: Monday\, April 28 from 10:00am to 1:00pm (eastern) \nWhere: Online. Participants will receive a Zoom link no later than 24-hours prior to the start of the event \nCost: $85 for members; $105 for non-Members \nClick here to register.\nThis session will be recorded. Access to the recording is included with registration.  \nRegistration is non-refundable but may be transferred to another person from your organization. \nQuestions: Reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/aquatics-risk-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20250411T180703Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T153000
DTSTAMP:20241205T192550Z
CREATED:20231031T165653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T192550Z
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SUMMARY:2025 New England Camp Conference
DESCRIPTION:The New England Camp Conference brings over 800 attendees from 250+ camps around New England together for three days of learning and networking with dynamic speakers\, established industry experts\, and each other! Click here for more details and registration information.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/2025-new-england-camp-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, 700 Elm St\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101
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:20250326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTSTAMP:20250318T141238Z
CREATED:20241210T194538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T141238Z
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteer Course 3/26/25
DESCRIPTION:*Due to pre-work requirements\, registration for this course is closed\, but we encourage you to sign up for our Accreditation Volunteer Course in CT on April 23.* \nACA New England needs YOU to join an amazing team of volunteers!  Join us for our next Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course). \nThis course is an in-person training. Participants must attend all learning sessions over the timeframe to successfully become an accreditation volunteer. This course requires active participation and engagement. \nACA’s accreditation program is the only national peer review program of its kind for the camp industry. Being an ACA accreditation volunteer (visitor) provides you with the experience to build your network\, polish your skills in observation and risk management\, and develop mentoring opportunities for both you and the camps you work with. As much as you give to this experience\, you’ll gain from new ideas\, perspectives\, and approaches to the mission-driven work of the camp industry. \nTo become an accreditation volunteer\, please complete these steps: \n\nSubmit an Accreditation Volunteer Application (online) \nRegister for this Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course)\n\nOnce you are registered for the course\, you’ll be enrolled in the required online pre-course work. The online pre-course work includes the Accreditation Process Workshop so you are up to date. This online pre-work must be successfully completed in order to attend the Accreditation Volunteer Course. To become an accreditation volunteer\, you must fully attend and participate in ALL parts of the training. \nIf this course date does not work for your schedule\, when you complete the Accreditation Volunteer Application\, you will have other live virtual and in-person course options to select from. \nAdditional steps: \n\nReview the ACA Associate Visitor/Visitor Service Description.\nReview and be ready to sign the Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct.\nBe a current ACA individual member (contact us if you have questions about this. We also offer a discounted membership rate for visitors).\n\nThe registration Deadline is March 12\, 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: Goffstown YMCA\, 116 Goffstown Back Road\, Goffstown\, NH 03045; March 26\, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm \n  \nIn conjunction with the New England Camp Conference\, this course will be held in person as part of our pre-conference programming. To register for the NE Camp Conference\, click here. \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/accreditation-volunteer-course-3-26-25/
LOCATION:Goffstown YMCA\, 116 Goffstown Back Road\, Goffstown\, NH\, 03045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Associate Visitor Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTSTAMP:20250321T234644Z
CREATED:20241210T194620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T234644Z
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SUMMARY:New Camp Director Workshop 3/26/25
DESCRIPTION:Online Registration is now closed and the course has reached capacity. However\, we do want to try and accommodate you if possible. If you would like to join us\, email kerry@acanewengland.org and she will confirm if we can add you as a walk-in attendee. \nAre 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! \nA team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops and provide invaluable materials and hands-on training scenarios. \nCome prepared to fill your brain and notebook with lots of useful information. \n  \nCost: $105 for members\, $125 for non-members. \nWhere & When:  DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown; March 26\, 2025 from 8:30am to 6:00pm. [Check-in starts at 8 am and the course will begin promptly at 8:30 am.] \nLunch is included with registration (more details to come). \nClick here to register \nThis is a pre-conference offering in conjunction with the 2025 New England Camp Conference \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. \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/new-camp-director-workshop-3-26-25/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, 700 Elm St\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101
CATEGORIES:Education,New Camp Director Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T150000
DTSTAMP:20241204T145216Z
CREATED:20241204T145216Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Suicide Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:This introductory level offering explores the myths and facts of suicide and how to intervene with youth struggling with suicidal ideation. \nBased on three SAMHSA Nationally Recognized Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) youth suicide prevention programs\, this training uses\, video\, discussion\, and role-play to enable participants to feel comfortable identifying signs and symptoms of youth suicide and how to assist a camper who may be suicidal. \nWho created this course?\nThis course is 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\, click 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: \n\nFacilitating collective action\nProviding highly specialized professional development opportunities\, technical assistance\, and community education\nConducting research\, advocacy\, and policy analysis.\n\n*ACA\, New England offered this program in February 2023. If you attended that session\, please note that the content is the same. * \n  \nAbout the trainer:\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. \nWhen: Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025. 1:30 – 3:00pm ET \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nRegistration Information\nCost: $70 for ACANE members\, $95 for non-members \nEach registration comes with two seats for your organization. You can select both participants during checkout process. Registration of the first person from your organization is based on individual membership status. This e-session is limited to 30 organizations. \nClick here to register. Please register your first attendee as FIRST PERSON and your second attendee as SECOND PERSON (there is no additional charge for your second attendee). \nRegistrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/program prior to the start of the event. \nAdditional Information\nFor the most robust and engaging experience\, we highly recommend you join us live. If you are unable to do so\, a recording of this e-session will be available to registered participants for 15 days following the live e-session. \nWe encourage you to join both this training and the Child Mental Health module on January 22\, but attendance at both is not required as they are offered independently. \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/youth-suicide-prevention-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T150000
DTSTAMP:20241202T145626Z
CREATED:20241202T145626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T145626Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Harm at Camp: Navigating Decision-Making Around Campers and Staff Who Threaten or Engage in Self-Harm (e-session)
DESCRIPTION:Nearly all camps have experienced campers and/or staff who threaten to\, or actually\, engage in self-harm during camp. \nThis e-session\, co-hosted by ACA\, New England & ACA\, New York and New Jersey\, will be led by three experts in the summer camp space: social worker and camp consultant Nick Teich\, and attorneys Isaac Mamaysky and Rachel Fendell Satinsky. \nDuring the web session\, we will dive into the topic of self-harm and how to prepare directors and camp leadership to make decisions such as: \n\nWhen do we need to send campers or staff home?\nHow can we consider what mechanisms we should put in place if they should stay?\nHow can we know what individuals truly mean when they threaten self-harm or make suicidal statements?\nAre we asking enough questions about mental health before camp?\nMost importantly\, how can we keep our campers and staff safe\, get them the care they need\, and ensure that we are abiding by the law?\n\nThe presenters will leave time for questions and answers from participants. \nAbout the presenters:\n \nDr. Nick Teich is the founder and was the longtime director of an overnight camp in New Hampshire. He is now an executive coach for camp directors\, helping them with their camp’s unique needs and goals\, through his business\, Fairwinds Camp Consulting. Nick is on the ACA\, New England Board of Directors and is a 2024 recipient of ACA\, New England’s Peter Kerns Award for the Advancement of Professional. He is a trained social worker and holds a doctorate in social policy. Nick lives in the Boston area. \n \nIsaac Mamaysky is a Partner at Potomac Law Group\, where he started the firm’s Camps and Youth Programs practice. He also writes the Camp Law Blog. In addition to his practice\, Isaac has over a decade of experience as the founder and director of a large ACA-accredited overnight camp in Wayne County\, Pennsylvania. As an active camp operator\, Isaac has firsthand experience with the same types of challenges faced by his clients\, which gives him a unique perspective when addressing their legal needs. Isaac is a frequent speaker on legal matters at American Camp Association conferences and events. He earned a juris doctor cum laude from the Boston University School of Law. He earned a bachelors degree summa cum laude from the University of Rhode Island. \n \nRachel Fendell Satinsky is a seasoned attorney concentrating in employment litigation and counseling. Rachel has successfully represented a range of clients\, from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups\, in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. She has experience with all aspects of litigation including obtaining successful resolutions on summary judgment\, at trial\, and on appeal. Her litigation and counseling experience spans various industries\, including retail\, financial services\, and healthcare. Rachel also has a focus on the camp industry and is recognized as a leading authority in that field. \n\n\nRegistration Information\nWhile ACA\, New England & ACA\, NY and NJ are hosting this e-session\, camp professionals from all regions are invited to register and attend. \nCost: Free for individual ACA members/$25 for non-members. (Registration is based on individual membership status.) \nClick here to register. \nRegistrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization. \nThis session will be recorded. If you can’t join us live\, the recording will be available for 30 days after the event. \nYou will earn 1 CEC for participation in this e-session.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/self-harm-at-camp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20250103T180803Z
CREATED:20241204T145209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T180803Z
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SUMMARY:Child Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:This introductory level offering defines mental health\, discusses signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge or disorder\, and how to support a youth state of wellbeing. \nDuring this 90-minute e-session\, participants will use activities\, role-play\, and demonstrations to: \n\nGain a baseline understanding of the difference between mental health and mental illness\nExplore the stigma of mental health\nLearn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a camper who may be developing a mental health challenge\nCreate a plan to help\n\nWho created this course?\nThis course is 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\, click 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: \n\nFacilitating collective action\nProviding highly specialized professional development opportunities\, technical assistance\, and community education\nConducting research\, advocacy\, and policy analysis.\n\n*ACA\, New England offered this program in January 2023. If you attended that session\, please note that the content is the same. * \n  \nAbout the trainer:\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. \nWhen: Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025. 1:30 – 3:00pm ET \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nRegistration Information:\nCost: $70 for ACANE members\, $95 for non-members \nEach registration comes with two seats for your organization. You can select both participants during checkout process. Registration of the first person from your organization is based on individual membership status. This e-session is limited to 30 organizations. \nClick here to register. Please register your first attendee as FIRST PERSON and your second attendee as SECOND PERSON (there is no additional charge for your second attendee). \nRegistrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/program prior to the start of the event. \nAdditional Information\nFor the most robust and engaging experience\, we highly recommend you join us live. If you are unable to do so\, a recording of this e-session will be available to registered participants for 15 days following the live e-session. \nWe encourage you to join both this training and the Youth Suicide Prevention module on February 26\, but attendance at both is not required as they are offered independently. \nQuestions\, reach out to Kerry Salvo\, Director of Programs & Strategic Partnerships at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104. \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/child-mental-health-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T153000
DTSTAMP:20241106T204748Z
CREATED:20240912T155446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T204748Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar: Emotional/Behavioral Management: Behind-the-Scenes & Policy Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:***ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED.***\nThe success of your camp’s emotional/behavioral management program doesn’t start at staff training – it starts in the fall\, when you review and re-evaluate your policies\, procedures\, and paperwork. If that sounds tedious\, we promise it won’t be! \nJoin Emily Golinsky to take a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes pieces of work that form the foundation for successful summers. We’ll look at things such as: \n\nquestions you should be asking as part of your camper application/enrollment process\,\nwebsite/marketing messaging that encourages applications from campers who meet your intended population\, and\nthe fine print that explains your expectations and policies to parents/guardians.\n\nWe’ll also dig into examples of complicated behavioral situations that arose locally this past summer and how specific language and policy elements will assist with resolving those challenges. Bring your situational examples and your existing forms\, policies\, and procedures! \nFrancesca Korbas\, Esq\, is a former practicing special education attorney and civil rights investigator\, with a deep understanding of inclusivity as it relates to youth with differing abilities. Francesca will also share information and recommendations for camps related to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the precursor of ADA)\, and more that will help you better understand what your camp can (and maybe can’t) do. Francesca will provide guidance on how to successfully connect school year supports and IEP planning to camp inclusivity planning. \nYou’ll leave feeling energized and ready to edit your emotional/behavioral fine-print (and not-so-fine-print) in preparation for the Summer of 2025!  \nThis seminar will be beneficial for staff at both day and overnight camps who work on the administrative/policy aspects of your camp’s behavior management programs. Multiple staff per camp are welcome to attend.  \nCheck-in will start at 9:30 am\, with the program kicking off at 10:00 am. \nLunch will be provided and you will earn 5 CECs for your participation in the seminar. \nAbout our Presenters: \nEmily Golinsky\, Bright Moose Training LLC \n \nEmily’s sessions get called “tremendously helpful\,” “definitely not the same-old-same-old\,” and “not to be missed–a reason to come to the conference!” Emily retired from a 15-year role as Executive Director at the therapeutically-based Camp Starfish (NH) to found Bright Moose\, LLC (www.brightmoosetraining.com)\, which provides training\, consultation\, and PD for camps\, schools and youth organizations nationwide. Emily is the VP for NHCamps and is a visitor\, NCDW faculty\, and facilitator for ACANE. She is a Special Education Advocate and MHFA Instructor\, has a BS in Health Psych and MS in Camp Admin/Leadership\, and is pursuing her Higher Ed Teaching Certificate through Harvard. Fair warning: she is an avid collector of terribly awesome puns. \n  \n  \nFrancesca Korbas\, Francesca Korbas Esq. Consulting \nFrancesca is an attorney\, a child advocate\, a disability and civil rights compliance specialist\, a ​mediator\, and a relationship-builder. \nShe educates individuals and entities on how to ​comfortably and productively ensure access to individuals with differing needs through ​workshops\, speaking engagements\, and private consulting sessions. Francesca specializes in providing a visible path to equity and inclusivity ​by providing digestible\, interactive guidance and long term skill-building supports that make ​entities and individuals unintimidated by disability\, civil rights and educational compliance. \nA former special education attorney and civil rights investigator\, Francesca brings a deep ​understanding of the systems individuals and entities are up against and the overwhelm of ​information they are confronted with in ensuring compliance. Trained in mediation\, Francesca brings an unbiased\, curious and facilitating approach to her ​educational guidance and consulting services. \nFrancesca is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst and Suffolk University ​School of Law. A licensed attorney\, Francesca no longer formally represents clients and instead ​uses her background to empower and educate. \nThank you to our event sponsor\, Brio Custom\, for their support! 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/fall-seminar-emotional-behavioral-management/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Day Camp\, 265 Beaver St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T180000
DTSTAMP:20241015T175056Z
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteer Course
DESCRIPTION:ACA New England needs YOU to join an amazing team of volunteers!\nJoin us for our next Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course).\nDue to low enrollment\, the 10/22 offering has been cancelled. However\, there are lots more opportunities throughout the year (see the application below). \nThis course is a two part training: AVC PART 1 is a self-paced online pre-course and AVC PART 2 is a live session with trained facilitators. 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) \n\nOn the form\, you’ll indicate which Accreditation Volunteer Course Part II you want to take (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course) – FREE\n\n\n\nOnce you are registered for the course\, you’ll be enrolled in the required online pre-course work (AVC PART 1 up to 8 hours) a month prior to your PART 2 course. This self-paced\, interactive online pre-course work includes the Accreditation Process Workshop so you are up to date as well as roles and responsibilities of an accreditation volunteer\, compliance demonstration\, scoring\, and mandatory standards. This online pre-work must be successfully completed in order to attend the Accreditation Volunteer Course PART 2. \nTo become an accreditation volunteer\, you must fully attend and participate in ALL parts of AVC PART 1 & AVC PART 2 (this is a live in-person session with trained facilitators. During this portion\, participants will be engaged in practicing and demonstrating essential skills needed in conducting accreditation visits along with conducting a mock accreditation visit). \nWant to become an accreditation volunteer/visitor\, but this AVC PART 2 date doesn’t work for your schedule? Complete the Accreditation Volunteer Application and choose from another live virtual or in-person course. \nAdditional steps (once 1 & 2 are done): \n\nReview the ACA Associate Visitor/Visitor Service Description.\nReview and be ready to sign the Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct.\nMake sure you are a current ACA individual member (contact us if you have questions about this. We also offer a discounted membership rate for visitors).
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteer-course/
LOCATION:Brookwoods / Deer Run\, 34 Camp Brookwoods Rd\, Alton\, NH\, 03809
CATEGORIES:Education,Associate Visitor Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20240530T175805Z
CREATED:20240103T152014Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T140000
DTSTAMP:20240510T160208Z
CREATED:20240510T134618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T160208Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T160000
DTSTAMP:20240502T190758Z
CREATED:20240213T184456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T190758Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T143000
DTSTAMP:20240308T204349Z
CREATED:20240109T170131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T204349Z
UID:11297-1711962000-1711981800@www.acanewengland.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T110000
DTSTAMP:20240123T202332Z
CREATED:20240123T202323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T202332Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Topic for 2/2: Highs and lows. What are the biggest challenges facing camp(s) right now and what are the biggest opportunities staring us in the face? \nSend any questions you’d like to address around this topic 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-2-2/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T140000
DTSTAMP:20240109T182016Z
CREATED:20240108T194221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T182016Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 1/19 @ 1pm SPECIAL TIME
DESCRIPTION:THIS CHAT WILL BE A SPECIAL AFTERNOON CHAT DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS.\nSAME PLACE\, SAME VIBES\, SPECIAL TIME FOR THIS DAY\nTopic for 1/19: Program Innovation: What’s new at your camp or what programs are you looking to start? \nSend any questions you’d like to address around this topic 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-1-19/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T153000
DTSTAMP:20231101T132416Z
CREATED:20230914T153116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T132416Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar - Preventing and Managing Abuse Allegations at Camp
DESCRIPTION:Abuse allegations can and do happen everywhere and camps need to be prepared. \nJoin us for a day of learning as insurance specialists Katie Johnson and Meredith Bunnel from the Redwoods Group and public relations expert Janet Prensky of Aigner/Prensky Marketing Group explore: \n\nExploring what is abuse and how the landscape has changed over the past 20 years;\nLooking at statue of limitation laws and what that means for camps;\nEstablishing proactive prevention strategies (from supervision to HR and personnel policies);\nLearnings from abuse-related insurance claims;\nResponding to allegations against your camp – including historical or current; and\nUtilizing communication and PR tactics to protect your brand.\n\nThis program is designed for camp staff and board members in leadership roles who influence camp policies and procedures and want to gain a better understanding of this topic. \nCheck-in will start at 9:30 am\, with the program kicking off at 10:00 am. \nLunch will be provided and you will earn 5 CECs for your participation in the seminar. \nAbout Our Presenters: \nMeredith Bunnel\, JD\, MPP\, Director of Consulting\, The Redwoods Group \nMeredith has 15+ years of youth protection and advocacy experience\, and is currently the Director of Consulting for The Redwoods Group\, managing the team of consultants working nationwide to reduce risk and enhance the culture of safety in youth and community serving organizations. Prior to joining Redwoods\, Meredith practiced law\, specializing in domestic violence and child abuse prosecution before serving as court-appointed counsel representing youth and families in the juvenile justice and foster care systems. Meredith lives in Durham\, NC\, sits on the International Institutional Abuse Prevention Roundtable convened by SCAN\, serves on the board executive committee and management teams for two local non-profits\, and also teaches Child Advocacy for the graduate program at the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy. \n  \nKatie Johnson\, Senior Consultant\, The Redwoods Group \nKatie Johnson has spent 20+ years as a youth development professional working with both overnight & day camp programs\, including eight years with the American Camp Association. Katie’s experience as a camp director and camp executive has shaped her ability to serve the camp community. Katie joined The Redwoods Group in 2016\, where she is sharing her professional experiences to help camps and youth serving organizations provide safe environments and programs for children and families. \n  \nJanet Prensky\, Principal – Director of Public Relations\, Aigner Prensky Marketing Group \nJanet Prensky has more than 40 years of experience managing public relations and crisis PR for a wide range of clients including the American Camp Association\, New England\, British Airways\, Simon Malls\, Shaws Supermarkets\, Mount Auburn Hospital\, CBS Radio\, the Charles Hotel\, the NE Flower Show\, Juvenile Diabetes\, and Panera Bread. She serves on the Boards of two non-profit organizations\, Operation A.B.L.E. and Birthday Wishes and was Boston’s first female sports talk host\, launching WEEI Sports Radio as co-host of the Glenn and Janet Show.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/fall-seminar-preventing-and-managing-abuse-allegations-at-camp/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Day Camp\, 265 Beaver St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20220907T192841Z
CREATED:20220907T192348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T192841Z
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SUMMARY:2022 ACA Staffing Summit
DESCRIPTION:2022 ACA Staffing Summit\n\nACA Inc.\, ACA\, New York and New Jersey\, and ACA\, New England are proud to present the 2022 Staffing Summit. \nThe 2022 Staffing Summit will feature critical learning\, speaker panels\, roundtables and engaging sessions spanning three days.  The virtual delivery of the conference increases the benefits of convenience and value while preserving the great networking and timely information which are hallmarks of ACA conferences.  We will share practical solutions around addressing the staffing shortage\, innovative ways to recruit staff and best practices for staff retention. \nThe 2022 Staffing Summit will offer 45 sessions on out of the box ways to connect with staff\, virtual job fairs and interviewing\, recruiting specialized staff\, and so much more.  Session recordings will be available to attendees for one month following the conference. Each day will have featured speakers\, keynote presentations from industry thought leaders and networking opportunities to share resources and ideas.  Don’t miss one of the most important events of the season! \n\n\n\n\nType\nEarly-Bird\nRegular\n\n\n\n\nMember\n$50\n$75\n\n\nNonmember\n$100\n$150\n\n\nStudent/EPIC Member\n$25\n$60\n\n\nStudent/EPIC Nonmember\n$45\n$80\n\n\n\nFOR FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT: 2022 ACA Staffing Summit
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/staffingsummit22/
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:20221020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20220927T161839Z
CREATED:20220922T185726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T161839Z
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SUMMARY:Learnings from the Field: Tiered Pricing
DESCRIPTION:We have been listening and a topic that many of you are interested in is pricing\, so\, ACA\, New England is putting together panel around tiered pricing. \nLearnings from the Field sessions are designed for YOU to hear from camps doing this work in the field. We are not experts\, but practitioners. So\, come to hear and learn from others and pose questions you might have. \nWhat is tiered pricing? Is it something that you want to learn more about or have been considering for your camp? Join us to hear from four different New England camps who have tiered pricing programs in place. There will be time for your questions too! \nOur panelists will be: \n\nMeghan Haslam\, Director of Camp and Teen Programs\, Mass Audubon Metro West (MA)\nTim Hughes\, Executive Director\, Horton Center (NH)\nDenise Learned\, Executive Director/CEO\, Camp Hazen YMCA (CT)\nAbby Lovshin-Smith\, Director\, Brown Ledge Camp (VT)\n\nCost: FREE for members\, $25 for non-members (membership is based on individual member status) \nRegistration is required. A Zoom link will be sent a few days prior to the live panel. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another attendee from your camp/organization by emailing kerry@acanewengland.org before the start of the program. \n Please plan to join us live for these sessions! If you cannot join live\, please register and email kerry@acanewengland.org to request a copy of the recording\, which will be viewable for 30 days following the event.  \n Questions? Reach out to Kerry\, ACA New England Director of Education and Professional Development\, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/learnings-from-the-field-tiered-pricing/
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:20221012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T150000
DTSTAMP:20221004T193605Z
CREATED:20220912T125228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T193605Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid (Hybrid Course)
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid \n(HYBRID COURSE: Online pre-work and live in-person course) \nThis is an 8-hour education program and certification that 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. \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 Monday\, October 10\n5.5 hour live\, in-person course from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm on Wednesday\, October 12\, 2022 at Copper Cannon Camp\, 231 Gale River Rd\, Bethlehem\, NH 03574\n\n\nLunch WILL be provided by Copper Cannon. Please be sure to share any dietary restrictions during the registration process.\n\n*Please only register if you can commit to completing both the pre-work and the full in-person session. Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.* \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. *We are able to provide this course at a reduced charge due to a grant.* \nWho 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. \nInstructor: \n\nKatie Gadapee\, Director of Administrative Operations\, Copper Cannon Camp\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 12\, 2022\, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (pre-work must be completed by Monday\, October 10 for participants to qualify to join the in-person portion of the course). \nWhere: Copper Cannon Camp\, 231 Gale River Rd\, Bethlehem\, NH 03574 \nFor reference\, Copper Cannon Camp is about 1.5 hours north of Manchester\, NH\, 2.5 hours north of Boston\, MA\, 2 hours northwest of Raymond\, ME\, and 2 hours east of Burlington\, VT. \nCost: $30 for ACA\, New England members/ $60 for non-members. \n*We are able to provide this course at a reduced cost due to a grant.* \nRegister: Click here. You will register through ACA\, New England\, but additional communication about the course will come from the course instructor/ the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. \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 Friday\, December 10 to ensure you are qualified to attend the in-person component of the program. \nA minimum of 6 and maximum 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. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-hybrid-course-2/
LOCATION:Copper Cannon Camp\, 231 Gale River Rd\, Bethlehem\, NH\, 03574
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:20220928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T140000
DTSTAMP:20220927T180110Z
CREATED:20220927T160944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T180110Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Every other Wednesday\, Bud’s opening a Zoom room for any and all to swing by\, ask a question\, chat\, etc. imagine college office hours without the homework or written essays.\nHave an idea? Bring it. \nHave questions? Ask it. \nHave a suggestion? Send it! \nWhatever the situation\, we’re here. \nPUT THE REMINDER ON YOUR CALENDAR AND BOOKMARK THE ZOOM LINK\n \n  \nTopic du jour\n9/28: ACA’s Find-a-Camp listings
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/officehours/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:Office Hours Zoom Room
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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