BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//American Camp Association New England - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:American Camp Association New England
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.acanewengland.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Camp Association New England
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T120000
DTSTAMP:20230117T103349Z
CREATED:20230104T191258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T103349Z
UID:8952-1675076400-1675080000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:What's the Buzz On Covid at Camp in 2023
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Buzz on COVID Preparations for Summer 2023? Peer Discussion Session \nAs you all prepare for summer 2023\, we know many of you continue to think about how you’ll handle COVID protocols and communicate that to your staff and families. Will you require vaccinations? Testing? What other non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) are you considering? \nWe have heard it can be helpful to hear what other friends and colleagues are thinking about\, discuss timelines for decision-making\, and even problem-solve challenges as a group. \nSo\, come join us for an open forum discussion around how you and your camp are approaching COVID protocols for the upcoming camp season. ACA\, New England staff will be there to guide/facilitate the conversation\, but this will be a participant-led discussion. \nCome prepared to have your videos on\, ask questions\, and engage in dialogue with your peers. \nWhen: Monday\, January 30\, 11 am – 12 pm ET \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: FREE for ACA members; $25 for non-members \nRegistration Link\nBecause this session is based on real-time dialogue\, it will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live. \nQuestions? Contact Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA\, New England\, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/covidatcamp2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:What's the Buzz,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T120000
DTSTAMP:20230113T150230Z
CREATED:20221207T191441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T150230Z
UID:8814-1674037800-1674043200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Child Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:*THIS COURSE HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! WE STILL HAVE SPACE IN THE 2/1 YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION SESSION. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THAT PROGRAM.* \nChild Mental Health \nThrough activities\, role-play\, video\, and demonstrations\, participants will spend 90 mins gaining a baseline understanding of the difference between mental health and mental illness\, exploring the stigma of mental health\, learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a camper who may be developing a mental health challenge\, and creating a plan to help. \nEach e-session is limited to 25 camps/programs. Your camp’s registration will come with two seats. \nWe highly recommend you join us live for the most robust and engaging experience. If you are unable to do so\, the recording will be made available to registered attendees for 15 days following the live e-session. \nThis course will be 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\, you can visit 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 facilitating collective action; providing highly specialized professional development opportunities\, technical assistance and community education; and conducting research\, advocacy\, and policy analysis. \nWe encourage you to join both this training and the Youth Suicide Prevention Training module on February 1\, however you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another. \nAbout the trainers:  \nKeenisha Protho is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas with 10 plus years of experience in the field of social work. Originally from Northwest Indiana\, Keenisha started her career as a contracted case manager working with families who lost their children to Child Protective Services to regain custody of their children in 2012. Keenisha received a Bachelor and Maters of Social Work from Indiana University. Over the years\, Keenisha has gained a wealth of knowledge in her experience as a Family Support Specialist\, CPS case worker\, Advocacy Coordinator\, Community Educator\, PRN therapist and Behavior Specialist. As a Professional Development Specialist\, Keenisha enjoys training school personnel and other youth interfacing staff and agencies on topics such as youth mental health and youth suicide prevention. \nSharifa J. Charles serves as a 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. \n  \nWhen: Wednesday\, January 18\, 2023\, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ET \nWhere: Online\, via Zoom  \nCost: $60 for ACA\, New England members/ $85 for non-members. *Each registration comes with two seats for your camp/program. You can select the two participants during the check-out process. Registration of the first person from the camp/organization is based off of individual membership status. \nRegister: THIS COURSE HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! WE STILL HAVE SPACE IN THE 2/1 YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION SESSION. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THAT PROGRAM. Please register first person at the FIRST PERSON rate and then the additional person as SECOND PERSON (no additional charge).  \nWe encourage you to join both this training and the Youth Suicide Prevention Training module on February 1\, however you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/program prior to the start of the event. \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/child-mental-health/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Mental-Health.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T150000
DTSTAMP:20221108T173930Z
CREATED:20221108T173350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T173930Z
UID:8538-1671544800-1671548400@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - December 2022
DESCRIPTION:Throughout 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. \nFollow ACA\, New England on Instagram @acanewengland for details as each Hot Topics approaches. \n\nEmerging Professionals In Camping\n \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/hottopicsdecember22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T123000
DTSTAMP:20221007T183716Z
CREATED:20221007T183716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T183716Z
UID:8328-1670578200-1670589000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Accreditation Process Workshop 12/9/22
DESCRIPTION:Formerly the Standards Course\, this workshop is designed for camp representatives who are preparing for accreditation visit. The course is appropriate for those who are new to the accreditation process AND those who have been part of an accreditation visit or completed standards training in the past. Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes the workshop on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit\, be on site a significant amount of time during the camp season and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit.  This course will be held Virtually.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-process-workshop-12-9-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Accreditation Process Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Accreditation-Process-Workshop-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T150000
DTSTAMP:20221108T174746Z
CREATED:20221108T173336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T174746Z
UID:8533-1669730400-1669734000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - November 2022
DESCRIPTION:Throughout 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. \nFollow ACA\, New England on Instagram @acanewengland for details as each Hot Topics approaches. \n\nEmerging Professionals In Camping\n \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/hottopicsnovember22-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20220907T192841Z
CREATED:20220907T192348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T192841Z
UID:8147-1666569600-1666828799@www.acanewengland.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Staffing-Summit-Logo-workatcamp-700.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20220927T161839Z
CREATED:20220922T185726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T161839Z
UID:8177-1666261800-1666267200@www.acanewengland.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T160000
DTSTAMP:20220921T182751Z
CREATED:20220907T190540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T182751Z
UID:8119-1664377200-1664380800@www.acanewengland.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/So-you-want-to-work-in-camping.png
ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T110000
DTSTAMP:20230120T172849Z
CREATED:20220901T201654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T172849Z
UID:8051-1662717600-1662721200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat: The Third Season
DESCRIPTION:What better way to kickoff the weekend than to grab a cup of coffee (or your AM beverage of choice) and talk shop with friends in the camp community.\n  \nWHAT: Coffee and Camp Chat is a FREE drop-in/office hours type of opportunity\n  \nWHEN: Every other Friday starting September 9 through the start of Camp\, from 10AM-11AM\n  \nWHERE: ACA\, New England Zoom\n  \nWHY: For folks to ask questions\, share stories/concerns\, connect with peers\, troubleshoot problems\, or simply hear what’s going on in other camp bubbles.\n  \nHOW: This is the easy part. There’s no pre-registration necessary. Mark your calendars with the following dates and save this link: Coffee & Camp Chats (Zoom Link)\n  \n  \nIf you ever have questions\, information\, requests\, etc. regarding Coffee & Camp Chats\, please email bud@acanewengland.org
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffeeandcampchat3/2022-09-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CCC-Season-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T150000
DTSTAMP:20220519T155757Z
CREATED:20220209T203042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T155757Z
UID:7095-1655733600-1655737200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Executive Functioning at Camp: Teaching and Fostering Independence
DESCRIPTION:Now that the live session date has passed\, you can still register to receive the recording\, which can be viewed through June 20\, 2022.\nACA\, New England Spring E-Session Series \nAttending the New England Camp Conference? Receive 20% off any of the following e-session registrations – email Kerry for the promo code. \nBuy four\, get one free! Register for four e-sessions\, and email Kerry to get a fifth session for free (you can use this all for yourself or mix and match staff from your camp \n  \nExecutive Functioning at Camp: Teaching and Fostering Independence\nProvide the language of what Executive Functioning really is and some expected developmental milestones (often\, young staff can expect more than campers are developmentally capable of doing and this leads to conflict); Provide some examples of where you might predict issues with EF to impede camp participation; Recommendations for how to teach executive functioning at camp and tools to use in the environment and certain activities to build camper independence \nTuesday\, May 17\, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET\, E-Session on Zoom \nCost: 25$ for individual ACA members; $40 for non-members \nThis session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees who are unable to join live to watch for 30 days. \n\nAbout the Presenters:\n \nElise Wulff\, MGH Aspire \nElise Wulff has over 10 years of experience collaborating with and supporting the neurodiverse population\, their families\, and professionals in both public and private settings. A veteran of the specialized camp world\, Elise helps programs develop\, implement\, and refine staff training modules for such topics as inclusion practices\, behavior management\, social skills development\, stress management\, and self-awareness strategies in the camp setting. Elise combines her teaching experience with research-supported social-emotional interventions to help camps reach their own goals of supporting the Whole Camper. In addition\, Elise oversees year-round programming that includes groups\, parent coaching\, professional development\, curriculum design. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/executive-functioning-at-camp-teaching-and-fostering-independence/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spring E-Session Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTSTAMP:20220512T134626Z
CREATED:20220209T202317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T134626Z
UID:7087-1654819200-1654905599@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:The Grand Re-Opening of The American Summer Camp: Innovation During the Covid-19 Pandemic - sponsored by AMSkier
DESCRIPTION:Now that the live session date has passed\, you can still register to receive the recording\, which can be viewed through June 10\, 2022.\nACA\, New England Spring E-Session Series \nAttending the New England Camp Conference? Receive 20% off any of the following e-session registrations – email Kerry for the promo code. \nBuy four\, get one free! Register for four e-sessions\, and email Kerry to get a fifth session for free (you can use this all for yourself or mix and match staff from your camp \n  \nThe Grand Re-Opening of The American Summer Camp: Innovation During the Covid-19 Pandemic\nIn 2020\, only 18% of summer camps opened\, translating into a $16 billion dollar revenue loss\, 900\,000 lost jobs\, and 19.5 million children without camp. However\, in 2021\, most summer camps opened by modifying operations and programming. This phenomena of innovation has provided a landscape rich in opportunities to identify how the camping industry responds to change and adopts new practices. To identify factors that mediate the success and longevity of camp innovations\, a survey built using the Innovation Adoption Behavior Model (IAB) was delivered to camp director’s affiliated with ACA New England. Survey data illustrates how internal and external factors mediate innovation adoption and can be used to inform future decisions in the field. \nThank you to our generous sponsor:  \nTuesday\, May 10\, 11:00 – 12:00 pm ET\, E-Session on Zoom \nCost: FREE for individual ACA members; $25 for non-members \nThis session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees who are unable to join live to watch for 30 days. \n\nAbout the Presenters:\nLeslie Donne\, Graduate Student\, University of New Hampshire \nLeslie Doone is a graduate student at the University of New Hampshire\, getting a masters in recreation management and policy. She also works for UNH’s CPARC (Community Parks and Recreation Collaborative) lab\, as a consultant for local community programming and building projects. During the summers\, she spends her summers in Maine working at camp\, most recently as a program director. Interested in how innovation drives progress in organizations\, she has spent the last two years studying how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected innovation adoption in the summer industry. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/the-grand-re-opening-of-the-american-summer-camp-innovation-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-sponsored-by-amskier/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spring E-Session Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/THE-RECORDING.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTSTAMP:20220512T134512Z
CREATED:20220209T201010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T134512Z
UID:7079-1654387200-1654473599@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Evaluating Camp Aquatics: Evidence Based Swim Lesson Curriculum Progression
DESCRIPTION:Now that the live session date has passed\, you can still register to receive the recording\, which can be viewed through June 5\, 2022.\nACA\, New England Spring E-Session Series \nAttending the New England Camp Conference? Receive 20% off any of the following e-session registrations – email Kerry for the promo code. \nBuy four\, get one free! Register for four e-sessions\, and email Kerry to get a fifth session for free (you can use this all for yourself or mix and match staff from your camp \n  \nEvaluating Camp Aquatics: Evidence Based Swim Lesson Curriculum Progression\nSession participants will learn how to evaluate camp aquatics programming and will learn how to use to data/evidence to evaluate participants in any summer camp program. This session is designed for new camp directors and staff who do not have aquatics or swim lesson programming background. Camp directors and staff will leave with a concrete way to show impact of the swim lesson program. \nThis session will include information on how to train aquatics staff to track and record data from swim lessons daily in order to maintain records.  These evaluation skills will help to gain insight for the future of any camp’s aquatic programming as well as the opportunity to obtain grants and funding. \nTuesday\, May\, 3 10:30 – 11:30 am ET\, E-Session on Zoom \nCost: $25 for individual ACA members; $40 for non-members \nThis session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees who are unable to join live to watch for 30 days. \nNow that the live session date has passed\, you can still register to receive the recording\, which can be viewed through June 5\, 2022. \n\nAbout the Presenters:\n \nLindsey Collins\, Camp Director\, Circle Program \nLindsey is a highly skilled aquatics professional with 14 years of experience as an American Red Cross Lifeguard and swim instructor. Lindsey has served as Camp Director for Circle Program for 4 years.  Because she is committed to diversity and inclusion\, Lindsey serves as the Education/Research\, Youth Outreach Coordinator for NH PANTHER (Plymouth Area Network To Help End Racism). Lindsey is passionate about nature\, traveling\, science\, and history and being mom. Lindsey has a Bachelor of Arts in US and Latin American History from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Mexican History from Portland State University. Lindsey is a bilingual speaker of English and Spanish and is currently certified in Wilderness First Aid. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/evaluating-camp-aquatics-evidence-based-swim-lesson-curriculum-progression/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spring E-Session Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/THE-RECORDING.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T190000
DTSTAMP:20220504T182904Z
CREATED:20220209T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T182904Z
UID:7098-1652724000-1652727600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:The Camp Experience: A Source of Resilience for Children and Teens
DESCRIPTION:ACA\, New England Spring E-Session Series \nAttending the New England Camp Conference? Receive 20% off any of the following e-session registrations – email Kerry for the promo code. \nBuy four\, get one free! Register for four e-sessions\, and email Kerry to get a fifth session for free (you can use this all for yourself or mix and match staff from your camp \n*FLASH SALE* Registration for this e-session includes up to three attendees from your camp/program. Register yourself (ore one attendee) as the primary person and complete the registration. We will reach out to ask you for your additional  staff participant names/emails so we can share the Zoom link with them directly. \nThe Camp Experience: A Source of Resilience for Children and Teens\nDr. Robert Brooks is a well-known and experienced psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School who understands schools and camp settings. He has led staff trainings at camp\, spoken at ACA conferences\, and his grandchildren attend overnight camp in New England every summer! Join us for his insights on this important topic. \nDuring this program Dr. Brooks will highlight factors that strengthen hope\, confidence\, caring\, and resilience in children and teens.  He will describe specific\, realistic strategies that camps can apply to nurture these qualities in their campers. \nThis evening time slot is a great opportunity for staff (or even yourself) who can’t attend daytime professional development due to other commitments to receive high-quality training before the summer season. \nInterested in reading some of Dr. Brooks’ articles before this session? Join us for an informal discussion centered around five of his articles on Wednesday\, May 4 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET. \nRegister for one or both sessions – participation in both is not required! \nMonday\, May 16\, 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET\, E-Session on Zoom \nCost: 25$ for individual ACA members; $40 for non-members (registrations include up to three attendees per camp/organization) \nThis session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees who are unable to join live to watch for 30 days. \n\nAbout the Presenter:\nBob Brooks \nDr. Robert Brooks \nDr. Robert Brooks is a clinical psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and former Director of the Department of Psychology at McLean Hospital\, a private psychiatric hospital in the Boston area.  He has lectured nationally and internationally to audiences of parents\, educators\, mental health and health care professionals\, and a variety of organizations on topics pertaining to resilience across the lifespan\, family and parenting relationships\, and creating positive school and work environments. He has provided presentations about resilience at conferences sponsored by ACA and ACA-New England. Dr. Brooks has received numerous awards for his work and has served as a consultant to Sesame Street Parents Magazine.  For further information\, please visit Dr. Brooks’ website at www.drrobertbrooks.com. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/the-camp-experience-a-source-of-resilience-for-children-and-teens/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spring E-Session Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T140000
DTSTAMP:20220523T100659Z
CREATED:20220506T183929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T100659Z
UID:7727-1652360400-1652364000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays in May from 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET\, EPIC\, New England is gonna pop open a Zoom room for anyone with burning questions\, hot topics\, or those who just want to commiserate with fellow EPICs as summer approaches. \nStaffing – Testing – Vans – Beds – Programming – Health Center – Camper profiles – Etc.\nRegistration is required by punctuality is a moveable feast. We’ll be there the whole time so drop-in when/if you can. \nAnd if you can’t make the Hot Topics session\, stay connected with EPIC\, New England by signing up for our mailing list below. \n\n\n\n\nSubscribe\n* indicates required\nEmail Address *\n\n\nFirst Name \n\nLast Name \n\nOrganization \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nEmerging Professionals in Camping\nStarted in 2004 through the ACA\, New York Affiliate Office\, Emerging Professionals In Camping is a community of camp people who want to grow a career in the camp industry or folks who may have other year-round jobs but are life-long camp professionals. There are no official requirements to participate in EPIC. If you’re making the jump from seasonal to year-round or part-time to full-time; if you’re transitioning into camping from another career; and/or if you’re looking for a network of camp colleagues who together are seeking resources\, education\, opportunities and growth for themselves and for camp\, give EPIC a try. \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 opportunities for anyone making that move into a camp career or taking that next step towards their goals in the industry. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/hot-topics-for-summer-camp-staff/2022-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T160000
DTSTAMP:20220422T134115Z
CREATED:20220328T161409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T134115Z
UID:7480-1651676400-1651680000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Articles Discussion: Dr. Robert Brooks’ writings on resilience\, tenacity\, optimism and positive relationships
DESCRIPTION:ACA\, New England Spring E-Session Series \nAttending the New England Camp Conference? Receive 20% off any of the following e-session registrations – email Kerry for the promo code. \nBuy four\, get one free! Register for four e-sessions\, and email Kerry to get a fifth session for free (you can use this all for yourself or mix and match staff from your camp \nArticles Discussion: Dr. Robert Brooks’ writings on resilience\, tenacity\, optimism and positive relationships\nDr. Robert Brooks is a clinical psychologist and leading author on the themes of resilience\, motivation\, and tenacity – all topics related to youth development and social emotional learning\, cornerstones of most summer camp experiences. He has written numerous books\, including Raising Resilient Children and Tenacity in Children. These books are great reads\, but we know your time is limited. So\, Dr. Brooks has cultivated five of his articles exploring these ideas for us to read and discuss\, along with an article that he was interviewed for that appeared in CampBusiness. To view and download the articles\, click HERE. Dr. Brooks won’t be on this discussion session with us\, but will join us on May 16 for a presentation\, The Camp Experience: A Source of Resilience for Children and Teens\, that dives into some of the topics covered in these articles. \nWe’ll use the following questions to frame our discussion: \n\nOf all the ideas in the articles\, what do you think camps already do well? Where are areas we can do better?\nGiven the effects of the pandemic over the last couple of years\, do any of these concepts from the articles seem even more important to think about now than before?\nHow are the needs of campers and staff\, as they relate to resiliency\, optimism\, connection\, etc.\, similar? Different?\nWhat can I do to help each camper feel welcome in my presence? How about staff?\nWhat do you want the memories kids have of you to be\, especially as they relate to the concept of resiliency? What will you intentionally say and do so campers will have the memories that you’d like them to have?\n\nKerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA\, New England and Jonathan Caflun\, Assistant Director at Camp Wekeela and a member of ACA\, New England’s Education Committee\, and will facilitate this conversation. While Dr. Brooks will not be a part of this discussion group\, you will have the opportunity to pose questions to Kerry and Jonathan that you’d like them to share with Dr. Brooks prior to his his May 16th e-session. \nThen\, join us again from 6:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday\, May 16 for The Camp Experience: A Source of Resilience for Children and Teens when Dr. Brooks will be with us to answer your questions\, highlight factors that strengthen hope\, confidence\, caring\, and resilience in children and teens\, and describe specific\, realistic strategies that camps can apply. Click here for more information and to register. \nRegister for one or both sessions! The May 4 discussion will be live\, discussion-based\, facilitated by ACA\, New England\, and WILL NOT be recorded. \n\n \nAbout the author: Dr. Robert Brooks is a clinical psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and former Director of the Department of Psychology at McLean Hospital\, a private psychiatric hospital in the Boston area.  He has lectured nationally and internationally to audiences of parents\, educators\, mental health and health care professionals\, and a variety of organizations on topics pertaining to resilience across the lifespan\, family and parenting relationships\, and creating positive school and work environments. He has provided presentations about resilience at conferences sponsored by ACA and ACA-New England. Dr. Brooks has received numerous awards for his work and has served as a consultant to Sesame Street Parents Magazine.  For further information\, please visit Dr. Brooks’ website at www.drrobertbrooks.com.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/articles-discussion-dr-robert-brooks-writings-on-resilience-tenacity-optimism-and-positive-relationships/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spring E-Session Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T140000
DTSTAMP:20220405T164159Z
CREATED:20220405T164124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T164159Z
UID:7540-1649941200-1649944800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz on DEIB from the 2022 New England Camp Conference?
DESCRIPTION:Now that our conference has happened\, New England’s DEIB Committee wants to provide time and space to debrief the DEIB sessions that were offered. What did you learn? How do you see yourself applying it? What follow-up can ACA\, New England offer in the future? \nCome to share and listen\, knowing we are all at different places of our camp’s DEIB journey. \nBecause this session is based on real-time dialogue and we want attendees to be comfortable speaking openly\, it will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live. \nIf you are not an individual member\, but you attended the 2022 New England Camp Conference and work for an ACA member/accredited camp\, please select the $0 registraion option to join this session. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link the week of the session. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/wtbdeibnecampconf/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,What's the Buzz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T140000
DTSTAMP:20220405T164306Z
CREATED:20220202T155239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T164306Z
UID:6979-1645016400-1645020000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz on DEIB at the Upcoming New England Camp Conference?
DESCRIPTION:Now that our conference schedule is up\, ACA\, New England’s DEIB Committee wants to provide time and space to preview the DEIB sessions that will be offered. We have invited some of our speakers to join the session and hope it will be a time where they can share what they’ll be presenting at the conference and hear what’s on your minds as it relates to their topics. \nCome to share and listen\, knowing we are all at different places of our camp’s DEIB journey. \nBecause this session is based on real-time dialogue and we want attendees to be comfortable speaking openly\, it will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live. \nThis will include time for you to share and interact with the speakers to help them understand your questions! Our time includes a chance to connect with:\n• Lisa Drennan\, MERGE Consulting • Tammy Fortune\, Camp Wa-Klo • Simone Gamble\, OAAARS • Shawn Moriarty\, Mass Audubon • Terri Mulks\, Camp Susan Curtis • Arlynn Polletta\, Aloha Foundation • Mary Schafhauser\, Pine Tree Camp • Polly Williams & Jen “Dusty” Clitheroe\, Strength Perspective \n\nAdditional Information\nMembers & Registered New England Camp Conference Attendees: FREE / Non-Members: $25 \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link the week prior to the event. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/whats-the-buzz-on-deib-at-the-upcoming-new-england-camp-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,What's the Buzz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T123000
DTSTAMP:20211112T181308Z
CREATED:20211012T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T181308Z
UID:6082-1641891600-1641904200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Accreditation Process Workshop 1/11
DESCRIPTION:Formerly the Standards Course\, this workshop is designed for camp representatives who are preparing for Accreditation visits in 2022 and beyond. The course is appropriate for those who are new to the Accreditation process AND those who have been part of an Accreditation visit or completed standards training in the past. Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes the workshop on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the Accreditation visit\, be on site a significant amount of time during the camp season and participate fully in the on-site Accreditation visit. This course will be held virtually. Zoom link will be sent a week prior to the start of the course with additional course details. \n\nReminder: While APWs are free to attend\, you must register so we are sufficiently prepared for the course.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-process-workshop-1-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Accreditation Process Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Accreditation-Process-Workshop-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T120000
DTSTAMP:20220405T164258Z
CREATED:20211210T190104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T164258Z
UID:6501-1641380400-1641384000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz on DEIB - What have you tried? Peer Discussion Session
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Buzz on DEIB – What have you tried? \nA Peer Discussion Session\nHas your camp been working on initiatives or programs related to diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB)?\nCould you use some feedback on what you’ve been doing/have tried? Are you looking to hear some new ideas as you engage in this work? \nIf so\, we encourage you to join us for an hour dedicated to resource sharing and discussion. Members of ACA\, New England’s Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging Committee and staff will be there to guide/facilitate\, but our time together will be guided by attendee ideas. \nPlease come prepared to share one DEIB related thing your camp has tried (whether it worked or not) and to actively participate by asking questions and engaging in dialogue with your peers. \nBecause this session is based on real-time dialogue and we want attendees to be comfortable speaking openly\, it will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link the week of January 3. \nFREE for ACA members ($25 non-member) \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\nQuestions? Contact Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA\, New England\, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/whats-the-buzz-on-deib/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,What's the Buzz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/whats-the-buzz-on-budgeting.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T140000
DTSTAMP:20211117T233745Z
CREATED:20211027T150204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T233745Z
UID:6138-1638957600-1638972000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: Well-being for you and your staff
DESCRIPTION:You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: Well-being for you and your staff\nThank you to our event sponsor  \nDid you head into summer 2021 knowing it would be a challenge\, but excited to serve campers who you knew needed camp more than ever? And\, by the end\, were you celebrating that\, but also feeling worn down more than ever – realizing you didn’t take the best care of yourself and many of your staff struggled\, despite staff appreciation efforts? \nIf so\, you weren’t alone. As year-round camp leaders\, summer is “go time\,” which means you push through\, no matter what\, knowing there’s an end in sight. But\, many of your seasonal staff members (key to your camp’s success) may not get those down times in the off-season – they are students\, teachers\, or work in other fields that may be equally as demanding. \nSo\, how can you think differently about taking care of yourself during camp (and beyond) and develop and implement systems that encourage and nurture staff health throughout the camp season? We invite you to join us for a day that will dive into topics of mindset\, self-care\, burnout\, resiliency\, and organizational structures to support well-being at camp. \n10:00 am – 11:30 am ET:        Session 1: Reduce Camp Season Stress with Neuroscience-Based Resilience Strategies\, Erin Urban\, UPPSolutions \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET:        Self-Care and Lunch Break – Please plan for 20-30 minutes of a self-care activity that is meaningful to you during this time (we will ask you to share your plan in the chat) \n12:30 pm – 2:00 pm ET:          Session 2: Building Camp Environments that Support Engagement and Self-Care\, Rebecca Zelis\, Songadeewin of Keewaydin \n\nCost: $50 ACA\, Member / $75 Non-Member (Interested in ACA Membership?) \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event. A minimum of 25 registered participants is required for this event to run. \nPlease note: We do not want cost to prohibit a camp professional from joining our event. Should the price of this e-seminar be a barrier\, please reach out to Kerry Salvo\, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options. \nThe two sessions will be recorded and available for viewing following the event\, if you can’t join us live! \n\nSession Details \nSession 1: Reduce Camp Season Stress with Neuroscience-Based Resilience Strategies \nAs the socio-economic impacts from the pandemic wear on\, many professionals are finding that the level of continued uncertainty provides a significant source of stress. Compounded with the demands of an intense cycle of work for camp leaders and their teams – it is no longer enough to say that one ‘should’ be resilient. \nJoin Forbes Coaches Council member and Certified Executive Coach\, Erin Urban\, to discover the critical tools to tackle the seasonal demands of summer camp that reduce stress\, empower leadership and team mindsets\, and avoid burnout. Learn how to leverage easily applicable science-based solutions to mindfully manage change and meet the demands of your career/life. Find balance again for yourself and your camp teams with self-care micro habits that can keep you at 100%. \nKey Topic Takeaways: \n\n\n\nTop work/life saboteurs during strong change cycles and how to spot them before they derail you.\nWhat is ‘mindset’ and why it matters for resilience and managing change. The science\, the solutions\, and the road to success.\nDevelop a personalized resilience plan to ignite powerful long-term results that elevate you and your team.\n\n\n\nSession 2: Building Camp Environments that Support Engagement and Self-Care  \nWhile individuals can implement strategies to enhance their resilience\, well-being\, and success\, it’s critical to provide your staff with a culture and environment that supports their efforts. \nThe pandemic showed us both the strength and weaknesses of our communities and leadership. This workshop will give you strategies and tools to build a camp culture that inspires a collaborative\, resilient\, and interdependent staff. You will be provided with self-care planning resources specific to the experience of camp counselors\, allowing your staff to make customized\, personal plans to support their own well-being (and each others’) sustainably throughout the summer. \nKey Topic Takeaways: \n\n\n\nHow environment can impact your staff and either enhance or detract from their experience\, sense of safety\, and well-being.\nThe impact of leadership styles on staff’s sense of community and engagement\, considering multi-generational differences that cause conflict and misunderstandings.\nHow individualized self-care planning can create a community narrative of collective success and a sense of meaning and purpose that connects your staff to their campers\, leaders\, and each other.\nYou will be given resources to develop a customizable self-care plan and training for your staff.\n\n\n\n**Participants will earn 3 CECs for their full participation in the seminar** \n\nAbout the Presenters \nErin Urban is a certified Executive Coach & Career Accelerator helping emerging and evolving leaders remove career roadblocks\, unlock their potential\, and elevate their careers. She is an international speaker\, behavioral scientist\, and the host of the Career Coffee Chat Podcast. She is also the author of the bestselling book\, Elevate Your Career: More Impact + More Income. Erin is a Forbes Coaches Council Member and a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist with over a decade in mentoring and coaching successful professional transformations through 1:1 coaching and group workshops. \n  \nRebecca Zelis is a culture strategist who works with schools\, camps\, communities\, and businesses to build environments that support sustainable collaboration\, personal and professional development\, creativity\, and well-being. Rebecca earned a master’s degree in Community Mental Health and emphasizes the health and empowerment of individuals are the foundation of strong communities. Rebecca’s been the Staff Wellness Coordinator at Songadeewin of Keewaydin since 2015. \n  \n  \n  \nThank you to our event sponsor:
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/you-cant-pour-from-an-empty-cup/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T160000
DTSTAMP:20211123T174955Z
CREATED:20211123T145901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T174955Z
UID:6334-1638543600-1638547200@www.acanewengland.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T120000
DTSTAMP:20211112T181238Z
CREATED:20211012T180204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T181238Z
UID:6080-1638435600-1638446400@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Accreditation Process Workshop 12/2
DESCRIPTION:Formerly the Standards Course\, this workshop is designed for camp representatives who are preparing for Accreditation visits in 2022 and beyond. The course is appropriate for those who are new to the Accreditation process AND those who have been part of an Accreditation visit or completed standards training in the past. Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes the workshop on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the Accreditation visit\, be on site a significant amount of time during the camp season and participate fully in the on-site Accreditation visit. This course will be held virtually. Zoom link will be sent a week prior to the start of the course with additional course details. \n\nReminder: While APWs are free to attend\, you must register so we are sufficiently prepared for the course.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-process-workshop-12-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Accreditation Process Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Accreditation-Process-Workshop-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T120000
DTSTAMP:20211102T163203Z
CREATED:20211102T163025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T163203Z
UID:6168-1637233200-1637236800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Supply Chain Outlook: Navigating the New "Norm" of Ordering
DESCRIPTION:The world has been turned upside down since March 2020 and one of the many parts that we are still navigating is the change in the supply chain. Join Josh Cohen from H&H Purchasing as he updates us on where we stand currently with the supply chain and an outlook for what the coming months may bring. During the 60 minutes\, we will learn how you and your camp/organization can prepare for the new normal in ordering everything from food to arts & crafts and everything in between. \nFor more information\, please contact: Jenna Dunlay • 2123915208 • jenna@acanynj.org
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/supply-chain-outlook-navigating-the-new-norm-of-ordering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenna Dunlay":MAILTO:jenna@acanynj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T123000
DTSTAMP:20220405T164240Z
CREATED:20211021T145947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T164240Z
UID:6126-1635852600-1635856200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:What's the Buzz on Budgeting? A Peer Discussion Session
DESCRIPTION:Is your camp working on its budgeting for next year?\nWould it be helpful to brainstorm ideas or ask for input from other camps also going through the process?\n\nIf so\, we encourage you to join us for an open forum discussion about the budget-related issues that are on your mind. ACA\, New England staff will be there to guide/facilitate\, but this will be an open discussion forum led by participants. \nCome prepared to have your videos on\, ask questions\, and engage in dialogue with your peers. \nDepending on attendees\, we may use breakout rooms for specific topics or camps with similar budget sizes\, but that will be up to you! \nBecause this session is based on dialogue and attendees may share sensitive information\, it will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live. \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with a link to a survey that will help us gather more data about registered attendees as well as the Zoom link. Please complete this by Monday\, November 1 at 2 pm. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 2\, 2021\, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET \nWhere: Zoom \nHow Much: ACA members: FREE; non-members: $25 \n  \nQuestions\, reach out to Kerry Salvo\, ACA\, New England Director of Education and Professional Development\, at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.  \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/camp-budgeting-buzz/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,What's the Buzz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/whats-the-buzz-on-budgeting-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T110000
DTSTAMP:20220406T133439Z
CREATED:20210902T171354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T133439Z
UID:5864-1631268000-1631271600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - Season 2
DESCRIPTION:What better way to kickoff the weekend than to grab a cup of coffee (or your AM beverage of choice) and talk shop with friends in the camp community.\nWHAT: Coffee and Camp Chat is a FREE drop-in/office hours type of opportunity\n  \nWHEN: Every other Friday starting 9/10\, from 10AM-11AM\n  \nWHERE: ACA\, New England Zoom\n  \nWHY: For folks to ask questions\, share stories/concerns\, connect with peers\, troubleshoot problems\, or simply hear what’s going on in other camp bubbles.\n  \nHOW: This is the easy part. There’s no pre-registration necessary. Mark your calendars with the following dates and save the link: Coffee & Camp Chats (Zoom Link)\n  \nIf you ever have questions\, information\, requests\, etc. regarding Coffee & Camp Chats\, please email bud@acanewengland.org\n\nApr 8\, 2022 10:00 AM – Conference Season is Over…What’s next?\nApr 22\, 2022 10:00 AM – EPIC\, New England\nMay 6\, 2022 10:00 AM\nMay 20\, 2022 10:00 AM
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-season-2/2021-09-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Social/Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T143000
DTSTAMP:20210527T153158Z
CREATED:20210527T153032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T153158Z
UID:5636-1622725200-1622730600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Safe Kids Thrive! Tips and Tools to create safer environments to keep kids safe.
DESCRIPTION:As Massachusetts schools\, daycare centers\, after-school programs\, summer camps\, and a host of other child and youth-serving organizations (YSOs) re-open\, we look forward to welcoming back the students\, children\, and youth whom we have not seen other than virtually for more than a year. We know that the stresses and strains of pandemic isolation on children and families have been significant for many in our communities\, and thus can anticipate that some will be returning to us bearing its physical\, emotional\, and behavioral consequences. It is a good idea\, therefore\, to remind ourselves about what to look for in terms of recognizing\, responding to\, and reporting suspected or self-disclosed child maltreatment – as well as the tools available to help us evaluate our organizational abuse prevention policies\, procedures\, and protocols. \n  \nFor these purposes\, the Massachusetts Legislative Task Force on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse – co-chaired by the Massachusetts Children’s Trust and the Office of the Child Advocate – has worked with multiple state and local agencies and organizations to produce a website called “Safe Kids Thrive” (see safekidsthrive.org) as a platform that provides the necessary tools\, resources\, and guidance in a user-friendly\, searchable and interactive format. \n  \nThe attached agenda  describes a 90-minute training session the Task Force is making available to YSOs across the state to demonstrate how the website can be used to refresh ourselves and our staffs with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that our children are safe and protected from harm\, and the steps we are required to take if we are concerned about a child’s well-being. There is also time built in for Q&A\, and for direct engagement with the subject matter experts who created the site’s content. \n  \nIf you would like to take advantage of this training\, it will be available via Zoom on the following dates from 1:00 – 2:30PM \n  \nJune 3\, 2021\nJune 17\, 2021 \nJuly 15\, 2021\nJuly 29\, 2021 \nAugust 19\, 2021\nAugust 26\, 2021 \n  \nYou can register for any of these sessions at the following link:  Zoom link to register \n  \nPlease don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions by emailing us directly: Rayna Charles (rayna.charles@mass.gov)\, Tammy Bernardi (tammy.bernardi@mass.gov)\, or Tony Rizzuto (rizzutoto@aol.com).
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/safe-kids-thrive-tips-and-tools-to-create-safer-environments-to-keep-kids-safe/2021-06-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T150000
DTSTAMP:20210323T182029Z
CREATED:20210223T182754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T182029Z
UID:5029-1621501200-1621609200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:New Camp Director Workshop
DESCRIPTION:New Camp Director Workshop \n**The Course will be held virtually over the course of 2 days.  Attendance of both days is necessary to complete the course.** \nAre you a new director\, or someone planning a camp career?\nIn a small\, supportive atmosphere\, this course will provide an overview of the many tools you’ll need for running a successful day or resident camp.  Learn from seasoned directors about many topics such as staff hiring\, working with parents\, managing youth of all ages\, and handling everyday situations that are an inevitable part of your life at camp. \nThis course will give you an introduction to many different topics.  We will provide resources\, as well as opportunities to connect virtually to spend more time on several of the topics. \nA team of experienced directors and consultants will lead workshops. \nMay Course \nThe Course will be held virtually over the course of 2 days.  Attendance of both days is necessary to complete the course. \nMay 20 and 21 \n\nTimes – 9AM – 11:30AM & 1PM – 3PM (both days)
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/new-camp-director-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Education,New Camp Director Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ACA-NE-New-Camp-Director-Workshop-e1699971490567.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T153000
DTSTAMP:20210427T191319Z
CREATED:20210427T170307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T191319Z
UID:5437-1620743400-1620747000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Risk Management for Sailing Programs* at Summer Camp: Safety\, Staff Training\, and Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Risk Management for Sailing Programs* at Summer Camp: Safety\, Staff Training\, and Curriculum\n*Resources and Tools Can be Adapted for Paddling Programs\nSailing programming is incredibly dynamic and beneficial for positive youth development in a camp environment. Providing an equal platform for physical activity\, learning\, and teamwork\, boating can be added to any camp program or improved at your current facility with adequate staff training\, curriculum\, and safety procedures. \nIn this session\, led by Jen Guimaraes of US Sailing\, participants will dive into these three areas. You will learn more about developing boating/paddling-specific emergency action plans\, training your staff\, and designing effective curriculum to keep campers engaged and having fun! \nWhen:             Tuesday\, May 11\, 2:30 – 3:30 pm ET \nWhere:            Online\, via Zoom meeting \nHow Much:     ACA Members: FREE; Non-members: $20 \n\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. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event. \nParticipants will receive 1 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) for their full participation. \nPlease note: If cost may be a barrier to your participation\, please reach out to Kerry Salvo\, kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance options. We want the sessions to be accessible for all! \n\nAbout the Presenter  \nJen Guimaraes is the Youth Education Manager at US Sailing. She has been directing waterfront education programs for 15+ years and has worked at a variety of summer camps and environmental centers. Her expertise is in curriculum and program design\, staff training and safety. At US Sailing she supports public access waterfront programs across the country\, national instructor certification courses\, and the US Sailing Reach Program\, a national STEM initiative using sailing as an educational platform. Jen holds a Master of Science\, is a validated external assessor for program quality assessment and certified Level 3 US Sailing Instructor Trainer with First Aid\, CPR\, SafeSport certifications.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/risk-management-for-sailing-programs-at-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T150000
DTSTAMP:20210423T140014Z
CREATED:20210423T140014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T140014Z
UID:5417-1619704800-1619708400@www.acanewengland.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T143000
DTSTAMP:20210406T202638Z
CREATED:20210406T202638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T202638Z
UID:5325-1618405200-1618410600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:ACA\, New England COVID Testing Options Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:ACA\, New England COVID Testing Options Virtual Info Session\nWho: Any camp considering its options for COVID testing in summer 2021. \nWhat: This is NOT an educational session about testing. Instead\, join this virtual session to hear information directly from the following companies on their COVID testing resources for New England summer camps: \nCIC Health – Crest Diagnostics – Geosyntec Consultants\nHeed Health – NOVIR\nWhy: We know many summer camps are being asked to test campers and/or staff this summer and are looking at their options and affordability as they make decisions about the best way to do this for their camp. \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 14\, 1:00-2:30 pm ET \nWhere: Online\, via Zoom. Registration is required and we will provide a link closer to the date. \nHow much? Free for ACA members; $20.00 for non-members. \n  \nPlease note\, information on this session will be targeted towards New England camps. If your camp is in another geographic region\, please consult with individual companies about what they can offer your camp. \n\nPeriodically\, the American Camp Association (ACA) makes timely and relevant information about products and services available to its members so they can make informed decisions for their camps. However\, the ACA does not endorse products\, services\, or companies.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/aca-new-england-covid-testing-options/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acanewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/OutdoorSkills-Mowglis-scaled-e1574277263546.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR