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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteer Course 4/23/25
DESCRIPTION:ACA New England needs YOU to join an amazing team of volunteers!  Join us for our next Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course). \nThis course is an in-person training. Participants must attend all learning sessions over the timeframe to successfully become an accreditation volunteer. This course requires active participation and engagement. \nACA’s accreditation program is the only national peer review program of its kind for the camp industry. Being an ACA accreditation volunteer (visitor) provides you with the experience to build your network\, polish your skills in observation and risk management\, and develop mentoring opportunities for both you and the camps you work with. As much as you give to this experience\, you’ll gain from new ideas\, perspectives\, and approaches to the mission-driven work of the camp industry. \nTo become an accreditation volunteer\, please complete these steps: \n\nSubmit an Accreditation Volunteer Application (online) \nRegister for this Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly known as the Associate Visitors Course)\n\nOnce you are registered for the course\, you’ll be enrolled in the required online pre-course work. The online pre-course work includes the Accreditation Process Workshop so you are up to date. This online pre-work must be successfully completed in order to attend the Accreditation Volunteer Course. To become an accreditation volunteer\, you must fully attend and participate in ALL parts of the training. \nIf this course date does not work for your schedule\, when you complete the Accreditation Volunteer Application\, you will have other live virtual and in-person course options to select from. \nAdditional steps: \n\nReview the ACA Associate Visitor/Visitor Service Description.\nReview and be ready to sign the Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct.\nBe a current ACA individual member (contact us if you have questions about this. We also offer a discounted membership rate for visitors).\n\nThe registration Deadline is April 15\, 2025. Pre-registration is required for this course. \nThere is an online portion that must be completed prior to the in-person portion of this course.   \nClick here to register \nCost: Free \nWhere & When: Camp Hazen\, 204 W Main St\, Chester\, CT 06412\, April 23\, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm \nQuestions\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-4-23-25/
LOCATION:Camp Hazen YMCA\, 204 W Main St\, Chester\, CT\, 06412
CATEGORIES:Education,Associate Visitor Course
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SUMMARY:November CCA Program- Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:November CCA Program- Grant Writing\nJoin us at Camp Hazen YMCA in learning from Nora Lee about how to write effect grants. November 13 -11:30-1pm. Bring your own lunch.\n\n\n\n\nABOUT OUR PRESENTER- NORA LEE \nRaised in Connecticut as a summer camp kid\, Nora got her start in the nonprofit world as a camp counsellor over a decade ago. Her summers at Camp Hazen ignited a passion for organizations that empower youth and connect with nature. This passion led Nora to work as a Zoo Educator\, pursue a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management\, and eventually launch her own consulting practice: Lee Nonprofit Consulting. Throughout this\, Nora has worked closely with grant-making organizations to help build review and decision capacities\, giving her a deep understanding of what grant-makers are looking for. Now based in Massachusetts\, Nora shares her unique perspective and expertise with nonprofits throughout New England and beyond. Through Lee Nonprofit Consulting\, she works with youth and environmental organizations to help them make the most of their missions and inspire the next generation.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/november-cca-program-grant-writing/
LOCATION:Camp Hazen YMCA\, 204 W Main St\, Chester\, CT\, 06412
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SUMMARY:NE Accreditation Process Workshop 11/9/23
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process. \nEvery camp being visited in 2024 must have at least one person who completes this course on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit\, be engaged in on-site operations during the camp season\, and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit.\n*Multiple people from a camp are encouraged to take this course. \nParticipants feel excited\, engaged\, and ready to manage the accreditation process for their camp. They know where to find and how to use information\, resources\, and technology provided by ACA. They can navigate the Accreditation Process Guide v.2019 to understand compliance and applicability of standards\, including how to maintain accreditation through the visit and non-visit years and the purpose and steps of preparing written documentation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course will occur In Person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\nQuestions? \nContact Elizabeth Snell \nelizabeth@acanewengland.org \n781-541-6080
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/10686/
LOCATION:Camp Hazen YMCA\, 204 W Main St\, Chester\, CT\, 06412
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Process Workshop,Education
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SUMMARY:NE Associate Visitor Course Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join an amazing team of volunteers!\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 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information \n\nThere is a pre-course as part of this course.   \nThe pre-course will need to be completed no later then April 14\, 2023
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/ne-associate-visitor-course-spring-2023/
LOCATION:Camp Hazen YMCA\, 204 W Main St\, Chester\, CT\, 06412
CATEGORIES:Education,Associate Visitor Course
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