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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC\, New England - February 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \nThroughout the “off season”\, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts\, questions\, information\, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \nACCESS: “Hot Topics” 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 EPIC for Hot Topics\, 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. \n\nEPIC\, New England\nEmerging Professionals In Camping (EPIC) is a kindred group within the American Camp Association for counselors\, staff\, and other camp professionals to connect and grow their careers in camping. \nIn January 2019\, a group of emerging professionals in New England camping gathered at the ACA\, New England office in Lexington\, MA. Since then\, EPIC\, New England has continued to provide support\, connections\, and opportunities for anyone making that move into a camp career or taking another step towards their goals in the industry. \nIf you are someone passionate about a career in camping or a current camp pro looking for more growth and development\, you are EPIC.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/hot-topics-w-epic-new-england-february-2024/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075230
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC\, New England - January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \nThroughout the “off season”\, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts\, questions\, information\, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \nACCESS: “Hot Topics” 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 EPIC for Hot Topics\, 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. \n\nEPIC\, New England\nEmerging Professionals In Camping (EPIC) is a kindred group within the American Camp Association for counselors\, staff\, and other camp professionals to connect and grow their careers in camping. \nIn January 2019\, a group of emerging professionals in New England camping gathered at the ACA\, New England office in Lexington\, MA. Since then\, EPIC\, New England has continued to provide support\, connections\, and opportunities for anyone making that move into a camp career or taking another step towards their goals in the industry. \nIf you are someone passionate about a career in camping or a current camp pro looking for more growth and development\, you are EPIC.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/hot-topics-w-epic-new-england-january-2024/
LOCATION:Tradewing
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075230
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SUMMARY:EPIC\, New England's POST-2022 Holiday Hang
DESCRIPTION:***Due to weather impacting most registrants’ travel\, this event was postponed from the original December 16 date. Registration is open again\, and we look forward to connecting with you and other EPICs in New England soon!*** \n\n2022 2023 EPIC\, New England POST-Holiday Hang\nPast Holiday Hangs have been online. However\, the EPIC\, New England Committee is meeting at the office in the morning. We figured this would be a great opportunity with a base of people together to see if any other EPICs were looking to connect. Folks are encouraged to arrive when they can and leave then they need to. Our main goal is making new and fostering current connections throughout the camp community. \n\nWe have refreshments.\nWe have networking conversation topics and games on the ready.\nWe have a space for you and a friend.\nThe goal of this is networking and camp chat. There’s no official program\, but there are some agenda items (fun stuff. Bring a positive vibe and a smile).\nWe want to gather EPICs and help people make connections.\n\n\nWhat: An opportunity to meet other Emerging Professionals in Camping and have fun\nWhere: ACA\, New England HQ – 80 Westview St. Lexington\, MA 02421\nWhen: 1/13 between 1pm – 3:30pm\nWhy: Camp people need one another\, and the EPIC network provides an incredible resource for folks who are active.\nHow: register through the button above or the link in this sentence (for free) \n\nGot questions\, comments\, requests\, etc. contact bud@acanewengland.org
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/epicholidayhang22/
LOCATION:ACA New England Office\, 80 Westview St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
CATEGORIES:Education,Social/Networking,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T150000
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SUMMARY:So\, You Wanna Work in Camping?
DESCRIPTION:Not everyone who “works in camping” necessarily works at a camp. There are many ways to continue\, grow\, or explore a career in camping. If you’ve ever thought about a career in camping\, EPIC\, New England invites you to an hour of chats with a group of full-time camp professionals. Not all paths to camp-life looks the same. Join us as we explore the experiences and lessons garnered from the diverse world of a “career in camping”. \n  \nFREE TO ACA MEMBERS (Not a member\, Try out ACA Membership FOR FREE!) \n  \nWe’re excited the following are sharing their time and perspectives with us on Wednesday September 28 from 3pm-4pm EDT: \n\nLisa Fortenberry – Camp Harbor View\nMike Fried – CCUSA\nMegan Lynch – Camp Aldersgate (EPIC Committee)\nMaggie McDonald – The Redwoods Group\nDan Emmons – Kingsley Pines Camp\n\nRegistrants will receive an email with Zoom link 24-hours prior to the event. Should you have any questions\, issues\, requests\, etc. please contact bud@acanewengland.org. \n\nEmerging Professionals In Camping\, New England is a group within ACA\, New England that aims to support up-and-coming talent within the New England camp community as well as facilitate conversations and opportunities among the people who typically fill “EPIC” roles at their camp. Learn more about EPIC\, New England and how to get connected HERE.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/epiccareersincamping/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075230
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SUMMARY:EPIC\, New England Holiday Hang 2022
DESCRIPTION:EPIC New England invites you to embrace your holiday spirit while we discuss “What are you changing for staffing in 2022?”\nDecember 3rd at 3PM is a Friday early enough in December that you’re not burnt out on the holidays but late enough in the day that you can relax and have some fun. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGood\, informal\, quasi-structured conversation around staffing: what’s working\, what’s not\, what’s tried\, what’s next….\nGreat people: EPIC\, New England is a community of camp professionals who dedicated to camping as a career. They see EPIC as an chance to grow themselves while also helping others achieve their growth goals in the industry.\nPhenomenal fun: camp pros are passionate people by nature. We like to channel that passion into positive\, fun\, productive events.\n\nThe hour will start with staffing chat\, grow organically\, involve a costume* contest\, and end with some trivia. (*the term costume is loosely defined as anything worn that’s driven by the holiday spirit). \n\nPS: there are prizes involved.\n\nRegister FOR FREE today and we’ll see you Friday 12./3 @ 3PM #friyay \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about EPIC\, New England – email Bud; Sign-up for our emails; and find us on Facebook
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/epic-new-england-holiday-hang-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Social/Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T140000
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SUMMARY:Be Well\, but Make it EPIC
DESCRIPTION:Join EPICs throughout New England as we share activities\, strategies\, and conversations that will help you maintain wellness for yourself and encourage it for those around you this summer. \nWHEN: April 29\, 2PM – 3PM \nWHERE: Zoom (while we’re excited to get back to in-person events soon\, we’ve been encouraged by the amount of Virtual engagement this year\, and we hope to see you at least once more before the summer) \nWHO: EPICs (Emerging Professionals in Camp) and anyone else looking for help maintaining and sharing wellness \nWHY: Whether you operated in 2020 or not\, 2021 promises to be a different summer\, and it’s going to be important for EPICs to balance self-care with the responsibilities already on our plates. \nHOW: \n\nRegister for this FREE gathering through the button below\nBlock your calendar from 2PM – 3PM next Thursday\nFind something to write with\, something to write on\, some string/something similar\, and a few of each of the following colors of any type of beads: red\, blue\, pink\, yellow\, green; set a reminder for the event. (if you don’t have beads or string accessible\, you can always follow along during this portion of the event\, it’s an activity designed for you to take back to you camp)\n\nGot questions? Email Stevie
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/be-well-but-make-it-epic/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Social/Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T143000
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SUMMARY:Risk Management 101: A Refresher
DESCRIPTION:EPIC\, New England welcomes you to join us for a conversation around risk management in the coming summer. With new Covid-related responsibilities coming our way\, it’s important to not lose site of the routine\, risk-management processes that we’d follow in any other year. \nThanks to ACA\, New England\, The Redwoods Group and Chalmers Insurance Group for facilitating this session.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/risk-management-101-a-refresher/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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