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SUMMARY:AI Essentials for Camp Professionals: From First Prompt to Custom Assistant
DESCRIPTION:Summer camps are often technology-free for campers\, but camp professionals are discovering that AI tools can help them work smarter. This hands-on 60-minute workshop takes you from complete beginner to building your own custom AI assistant – no technical experience required \nThis is a workshop\, not a lecture. You’ll need access to an AI platform during the session (free accounts work fine)\, and we’ll build together. Perfect for anyone who’s curious but hasn’t really dove in yet\, or for folks who’ve been experimenting but want to understand the fundamentals better. \nBy the end\, you’ll have practical skills\, working examples\, and a custom tool you build yourself. \nDates & Rates\nWhen: Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026; 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT \nWhere: Zoom (meeting links will be sent prior to the start of the session). This session will be recorded. \nCost: Members $25; non-Members $40 \nClick here to register!\nAbout the Instructor\nJoseph Rosenbaum | CEO | Synaptic Labs \n \n  \nJoseph has an MSW from Boston College and over 10 years of experience in nonprofits and adult education. Joseph co-founded Synaptic Labs\, an AI Agency dedicated to providing equitable access to AI for nonprofits and small businesses through education and integration services. \nLearn more about Synaptic Labs \n  \n  \n  \nQuestions\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Manager 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/ai-essentials-for-camp-professionals-from-first-prompt-to-custom-assistant/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping! \n  \nThis Coffee & Camp Chat is sponsored by our partners at Chalmers Camp Insurance.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid (blended course)
DESCRIPTION:This is an 8-hour education program that teaches participants how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Youth Mental Health First Aid uses group activity\, role-playing\, and simulations to demonstrate: \n\nHow to assess a mental health crisis\nHow to select interventions and provide initial help\nHow to connect young people to professional\, peer\, and social support\, as well as self-help care.\n\nThe course covers:\n\nCommon signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance use challenges in this age group.\nHow to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.\nHow to connect the youth with help.\nExpanded content on trauma\, substance use\, self-care\, and the impact of social media and bullying.\n\nThis course is offered in a two-part format and both components must be completed to earn your certification: \n\n2.5 hours of pre-work\, which must be completed by Thursday\, January 15\, 2026\nLive\, virtual course from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\n\nWhat will participants learn?\nParticipants learn the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents including anxiety\, depression\, psychosis\, eating disorders\, AD/HD\, disruptive behavior disorders\, and substance use disorder. \nParticipants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness\, or who are in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan. The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-aged youth\, ages 8-18. \nParticipants do not learn to diagnose\, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling.  \nWho should take this course?\nThis course is designed for any adults who regularly interact with adolescents\, and who are either ACA\, New England members or who work at camps located in Western Massachusetts. \nWe are able to provide this course free of charge to ACA\, New England members thanks to a SAMHSA grant \nWho created this course?\nThe National Council for Mental Wellbeing was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the United States. Mental Health First Aid USA worked with experts at the National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development to develop the youth program. \n\nDates & Rates\nWhen: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, January 15 to qualify for the in-person portion of this course). \nWhere: Online. Participants will receive a Zoom link no later than 24 hours prior to the program. \nCost: This course is FREE for ACA\, New England members and folks who work at camps in Western Massachusetts (parameters of the grant funding to support this course). \n*Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.*\nClick here to register! \nRegistration Information:\nThis course is nearing capacity. If the course is full\, please email gillian@acanewengland.org with your interest. We will offer another course in the spring.\nThis workshop has a maximum capacity of 15 participants. \nOnce you register through ACA\, New England\, additional communication about the course will come from the course instructors/the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. You will then receive an email with additional details on how to access the pre-work through the Mental Health First Aid Portal. Please allow time to receive that email. Pre-work should be completed by Thursday\, January 15 to ensure you are qualified to attend the in-person component of the program (some flexibility exists if you need a few extra days\, just let us know). \nRegistrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event\, provided there is enough time for that individual to complete the mandatory pre-work. \nQuestions: Reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Manager at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-blended-course-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness at Camp: A Panel Discussion with Chalmers Camp Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Emergency action planning has become a critical focus across the camp community following the devastating flooding in Texas this past summer. This timely webinar brings camp professionals together to learn from peers who have navigated real-life emergencies and discover why a strong camp culture is just as essential as well-crafted policies. \nOur panel will share their experiences and highlight key emergency management resources to support programs before\, during\, and after a crisis. Whether you’re refining an existing plan or building one from the ground up\, this session will provide actionable insights to help you prepare with confidence. \nPanelists: \n\nJolly Corley\, Co-Director\, Camp Robindel\nTony Oyenarte\, Camp Director\, Camp Emerson\nTonya Roy\, Director of Quality Controls\, YMCA of the USA\nKatie Johnson\, Senior Risk Consultant\, Chalmers Camp Insurance\n\nWhen: January 12\, 2026 at 1:00pm EDT \nWhere: Zoom (link will be provided prior to the start of the session) \nCost: FREE \nClick Here to Register \n*This program is offered by Chalmers Camp Insurance as part of their partnership with ACA\, New England.*\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/emergency-preparedness-at-camp-a-panel-discussion-with-chalmers-camp-insurance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Introduction to MESH(+) Seal: Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to the MESH(+) Seal:\nAt a time when young people and adults are all longing to be seen\, feel heard\, and sense authentic connection\, ACH is exploring the best ways to elevate care for healthier communities. Your desire to obtain the MESH(+) Seal helps us reach that goal by creating an opportunity to examine your program through a comprehensive well-being lens. \nThe MESH(+) Seal program recognizes camps and programs that intentionally evaluate and integrate Mental\, Emotional\, and Social Health(+) throughout their operations. MESH(+) Seal programs consciously incorporate practices and strategies that enhance mental health\, emotional resilience\, social development\, and overall well-being in meaningful ways. \nMESH(+) is a framework that strives to create intentional communities by integrating mental\, emotional and social health into the personal and collective camp experiences. MESH(+) does this through providing resources and evidence-based models to camps for evaluation of activities (or ‘values’) in four key pillars (program\, training\, screening and medical). \nThe MESH(+) Seal application process serves as a valuable analysis and reflection framework as you develop your program’s comprehensive approach to camper and staff well-being. Join us so you can identify opportunities to become a part of the #MovementOfCare and to create and #EcosytemOfWellBeing in a meaningful way through current best practice. \nThis is a free virtual info session for camps who are interested in learning more about the MESH(+) Seal before applying. The submission window for applications is October 1\, 2025 to March 1\, 2026. \nJoin ACA\, New England and the Alliance for Camp Health on January 9\, 2026 at 12:00pm ET to explore how the MESH(+) Seal is helping leaders elevate care by weaving mental\, emotional\, and social health into every part of camp life. \nClick Here to Register \nFor questions about the info session\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nFor questions about the MESH(+) Seal\, reach out to Nikki Alvarado-Hobbs\, Program Director at Alliance for Camp Health\, at nikki@allianceforcamphealth.org \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/introduction-to-mesh-seal-virtual-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250903T140604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T144232Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat: STAFFING
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nThis week\, we’re going to lead with and lean into staffing conversations. What’s good? What’s great? What needs work? Who are you looking for? How are you finding them? What are you pitching them? What are you hearing from them? What did we miss? Don’t say it\, just bring it on Friday 12/12. \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000
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CREATED:20251020T202836Z
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SUMMARY:Interviewing with Intention\, Part 1: Winterviews that Matter - Turning Returning Staff Check-Ins into Real Leadership Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Interviewing with Intention: A Two-Part Series for Camp Hiring Leaders\nHiring is one of the most important responsibilities a camp director has – but the interview process is often underused as a tool for growth\, learning\, and leadership development. In this two-part series\, Donna Johns-Thomas\, SHRM-CP\, founder of Indigo Consulting\, explores how to make every interview count. \nPart One helps camp leaders turn returning-staff conversations into opportunities for leadership building\, skill development\, and shared ownership of camp culture. \nPart Two focuses on interviewing new staff — asking better questions\, reducing bias\, and using what you learn to shape stronger\, more intentional pre-camp training. \nWhether you’re hiring your 100th counselor or your first\, these sessions will help you turn interviews into meaningful conversations that strengthen your team and your summer. \nWinterviews That Matter: Turning Returning Staff Check-Ins into Real Leadership Conversations\nEvery camp has them – those quick\, casual “returner interviews” that happen over coffee\, a phone call\, or in between school and finals week. Too often\, these meetings feel like a rubber-stamp ritual: “You coming back?” “Great\, see you in June.” But what if those conversations could be one of the most powerful tools you have for shaping next summer’s staff team? \nIn this session\, we’ll flip the script on the returning-staff interview. Participants will learn how to make these discussions both meaningful for the employee and useful for the camp. The goal isn’t just retention – it’s growth. We’ll explore how intentional questions can help identify who’s ready for a bigger role\, who might shine as a unit lead or pre-camp trainer\, and who needs additional coaching or redirection before stepping into new responsibility. \nWe’ll discuss strategies for: \n\nAsking questions that go beyond “Are you coming back?” to uncover motivation\, self-awareness\, and hidden leadership potential.\nUsing the returning interview to co-create professional goals for the upcoming season.\nSpotting patterns — both positive and concerning — from a returning staff member’s previous performance.\nGiving constructive feedback during re-hire conversations without killing enthusiasm.\nInviting returning staff to play a role in pre-camp orientation or peer mentoring\, turning “veterans” into teachers.\n\nDirectors will walk away with sample questions and frameworks to help evaluate staff not just for rehire\, but for leadership readiness. These interviews can also serve as a form of recognition — a way to signal that staff are valued\, heard\, and growing. When returning staff feel seen and challenged\, they don’t just come back – they come back better. And your leadership bandwidth expands before summer even begins. \nRegistration Info:\nWhen: Tuesday December 9\, 2025; 11:00am to 12:00pm (eastern) \nWhere: Zoom (link provided prior to the start of the session) \nCost: $25 for Members; $40 for non-Members \nClick here to register \nRegistration is non-refundable but may be transferred to another member of your organization. Registration in based on individual membership status. \nAbout the Instructor\n \nDonna Johns-Thomas\, SHRM-CP\, is the founder of Indigo Consulting\, providing training\, strategy\, and HR-informed support for camps and youth-serving organizations. An HR-certified camp professional\, Donna brings over 30 years of experience in camp\, human resources\, and professional development. She previously served as Director of Learning & Development for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and as Director of Professional Development for the American Camp Association\, New England. Known for her humor\, clarity\, and real-world approach\, Donna helps camp professionals turn everyday challenges into opportunities for connection\, growth\, and stronger workplace culture. Her sessions combine insight\, practicality\, and just enough edge to keep things real. \nLearn more about Donna at IndigoConsultingJT.com
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/interviewing-with-intention-part-1-winterviews-that-matter-turning-returning-staff-check-ins-into-real-leadership-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
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SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz On: What Does It Mean to be Gender Inclusive at a Single-Gender Camp?
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Buzz On: What Does It Mean to be Gender Inclusive at a Single-Gender Camp?\nFREE for ACA members.\nPlease only register for this session if you work at/represent a single-gender camp. \nWhether you attended ACA\, New England’s Learnings from the Field – What Does it Mean to Be Gender Inclusive at My Camp? in October and want to dig into this conversation as a single-gender camp -OR- this is a question your single-gender camp is working through\, we invite you to join us for a peer discussion session. During our time together\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nDiscuss how you define gender at your single-gender camp;\nExplore how you can prepare your camp to create a safe and welcoming environment for all; and\nShare challenges and best-practices with others\n\nWhile ACA\, New England staff will moderate the conversation\, we are not experts in the topic and will aim to create a forum for open and respectful discussion\, crowdsourcing\, and resource-sharing. \nCome prepared to have your videos on\, ask questions\, and engage in dialogue. This session WILL NOT be recorded so plan to join us live! \nPlease only register for this session if you work at/represent a single-gender camp. \nWhen: Thursday\, December 4\, 1 – 2 pm ET \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nQuestions? Reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/whats-the-buzz-on-what-does-it-mean-to-be-gender-inclusive-at-a-single-gender-camp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,What's the Buzz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T170000
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SUMMARY:Learnings from the Field - What Does it Mean to Be Gender Inclusive at My Camp? (RECORDED e-session)
DESCRIPTION:This is a recording of a live event that took place on October 16\, 2025. This session will be available to view until November 14\, 2025. \nMany of your camps are exploring ways to support campers and staff across the gender spectrum. Learnings from the Field sessions are designed for YOU to hear from camps doing this work in the field\, so we are bringing some of your camp peers together to discuss the prompt “What does it mean to be gender inclusive at my camp?” \nWe will explore what their camps are doing (including name/pronouns\, gender expansive housing\, private changing areas\, etc.)\, how and when they made those decisions\, any pushback or challenges\, and what’s next as it relates to gender at their camp. \nYou will hear from:\n• Cara Bergantino\, Director Camp Encore/Coda\, an overnight camp in ME\n• Sara Clarke\, Executive Director\, Episcopal Conference Center\, an overnight camp also offering family camp in RI\n• Hunter Hamlin\, Assistant Director\, Mansfield Holiday Hill Day Camp\, a day camp in CT\n• Keri Wood\, Director of Camping Operations\, West Suburban YMCA\, an association with two day camps and one overnight camp in MA \nWe are not experts\, but practitioners. So\, come to hear and learn from others and pose questions you might have. \nThis is a recording of a live event that took place on October 16\, 2025. This session will be available to view until November 14\, 2025. \nCost: FREE for ACA Members; $25 for non-Members \nAttendees will receive 1 CEC for their participation. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another attendee from your camp/organization by emailing gillian@acanewengland.org before the start of the program. \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/learnings-from-the-field-what-does-it-mean-to-be-gender-inclusive-at-my-camp-e-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2025-11-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250918T195114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T125129Z
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SUMMARY:Reflecting on 2025 to Prepare for 2026 (A Chalmers Camp Insurance e-session)
DESCRIPTION:Most camps have had a chance to look back on the summer—and many are already deep into planning for 2026. But as teams settle back into the day-to-day rhythm of the off-season—staff hiring\, camper registration\, and marketing—some of those great reflections and ideas from 2025 can get pushed aside. This webinar is a chance to bring those insights back to the forefront. We’ll revisit key themes from the past season that camp leaders should keep top of mind as they shape the year ahead. \n*This program is offered by Chalmers Camp Insurance as part of their partnership with ACA\, New England.*
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/camp-season-rewind-fast-forward-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250903T140604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T142634Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250804T162312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T174153Z
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SUMMARY:Resource Community Series: Operationalizing DEI at Your Camp
DESCRIPTION:Has your camp been talking about or been doing preliminary work around belonging\, diversity\, inclusion (and similar concepts that may go by a variety of terms)?\nAre you ready to take this work to the next level? If so\, join ACA\, New England and OAAARS for a year-long exploration into how to more deeply operationalize DEIB at your camp. This Resource Community will be a cohort model with monthly meetings from October to May. \nSimone Gamble and their colleagues from OAAARS will ask you to identify a specific project to work on and using accountable structure and intersectional lens\, they will guide you through a year of reflection and action. \nThis series is designed to be an interactive\, live\, discussion-based opportunity for you to grow your camp’s skills in this area while being guided by strong facilitators. This is a 201\, intermediate-level offering.  \nThe series will consist of two in-person sessions\, 6 Zoom sessions\, one informal in-person meet-up at the New England Camp Conference\, and a presentation opportunity during an e-session hosted by ACANE in early May. Sessions will not be recorded. \nMeeting Schedule\n\nOctober 21\, 2025: Zoom session\, 10 am – 11:30 am\nNovember 18\, 2025: In-person session\, 10 am – 2 pm – ACA\, New England office\, Lexington\, MA\nDecember 16\, 2025: Hybrid session\, 10 am – 2 pm (In-Person preferred) – ACA\, New England Office\, Lexington\, MA – OR – Zoom\nJanuary 20\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nFebruary 24\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMarch 17\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMarch 26 or 27\, 2026: In person meet-up at the ACANE Conference\, Manchester\, NH – exact day & time TBD\nApril 14\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nWeek of May 5\, dates/times TBD: Project e-presentation opportunity\nMay 12\, 2026: Zoom session\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\n\nParticipants will receive 16 CECs for their participation in this program. \nSeries registration comes with one hour of complimentary one-on-one coaching with an OAAARS Consultant (a $200 value). \nThis series has a minimum of 12 and a maximum capacity of 24 participants. \nCost: $329 for ACA members/ $379 for non-members \nWe never want cost to be a barrier to you getting the professional development you need. Please reach out to kerry@acanewengland.org to discuss financial assistance opportunities. We are happy to help! \nREGISTER HERE!\nRegistration is for an individual\, for the full series and is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another eligible individual from your camp/organization before the series begins. \n\nAbout the Moderator: \nSimone Gamble is a NYC-based community organizer\, educator\, and social impact entrepreneur with deep roots in the South Bronx. A graduate of Hunter College and the Silberman School of Social Work\, Simone’s work centers on social justice\, youth empowerment\, and creating safer\, more equitable spaces. They have led workshops and trainings across the country for nonprofits\, schools\, and after-school programs\, focusing on intersectional\, anti-oppressive practices. \nWith over a decade of experience in the camping world—from counselor to Assistant Camp Director —Simone now consults with camps nationwide on aligning their practices with Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Justice (DEIJ) values. \nThey are the founder of OAAARS\, a growing network of 90+ BIPOC consultants who bring expertise in organizing\, art\, education\, and advocacy to support transformative change in workplaces and communities. \n\nAbout OAAARS: \nOAAARS is a BIPOC consultancy that leads social justice centered trainings and education to support organizations looking to create safer and equitable workplaces while also cultivating agents of change in the workplace and beyond.  \n\nQuestions\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/resource-community-series-operationalizing-dei-at-your-camp/
LOCATION:ACA New England Office\, 80 Westview St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
CATEGORIES:Education,Resource Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250903T140604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T122735Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFOR FRIDAY 10/10: As always\, C&CC will be open to any/all questions\, topics\, musings\, etc. around camp. However\, we’re going to start Friday with highs from the summer. I want folks to show up prepared to share a moment\, person\, program\, night\, meal\, etc. from this summer that you’d consider a “high”. It’s something you can build upon\, or it’s the culmination of hard work\, or it’s simply the thing that will keep you coming back for more camp. See you Friday! \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250903T140604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195256Z
UID:14397-1758880800-1758884400@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250903T140604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T170317Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly space for informal\, yet purposeful\, discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge new connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nFor more information or to suggest a topic for a future Chat\, email bud@acanewengland.org  \nCoffee & Camp Chat is free and open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250410T135413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T180626Z
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteers Huddle
DESCRIPTION:New England Accreditation Volunteer Visitors\, this huddle is for you!\nCircle up with fellow visitors and accreditation staff. We’ll share news and updates\, plus takeaways from last year’s visits. Then\, share tips and tricks with each other to make your visits smooth and effective as you work with camp teams. \nPart 1 (30 minutes) \n\nWelcome/Introduction\nExpectations of a New England Visitor\nTips/tricks/reminders about the Visit (what to expect\, bring\, remember\, etc.)\nResources available and where they are\nUpdate to scoring options this year\nPause for questions – if they’re quick\, we answer. Otherwise\, parking lot until the end.\n\nPart 2 (50 minutes) \n\nCase studies: Using the contents from the Accreditation Volunteer Course Part II\, the group will join breakout rooms to talk through situations/scenarios/cases to practice for the summer.\n\nPart 3 (10 minutes-ish) \n\nWe’ll rejoin the main room to report out questions\, revelations\, reminders\, etc. that came out of these breakouts.\n\nThis beginning of this session will be recorded. New England Visitors may request access to the video in preparation for summer visits.  \nClick here to register!\nQuestions\, reach out to Haillie Mousseau\, Accreditation & Volunteer Coordinator at haillie@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 100 \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteers-huddle/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250415T155113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T140221Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 5/23
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nSend any questions you’d like to address to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation. \nACCESS: C&CC is open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-5-23-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T151500
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20241202T151625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T181018Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid (blended course)
DESCRIPTION:As of 4/30/25 we have reached our maximum capacity of 30 registered attendees for this course. Please email gillian@acanewengland.org if you’d like to be added to a wait list if a spot opens up. \nThis is an 8-hour education program that teaches participants how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Youth Mental Health First Aid uses group activity\, role-playing\, and simulations to demonstrate: \n\nHow to assess a mental health crisis\nHow to select interventions and provide initial help\nHow to connect young people to professional\, peer\, and social support\, as well as self-help care.\n\nThe course covers:\n\nCommon signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance use challenges in this age group.\nHow to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.\nHow to connect the youth with help.\nExpanded content on trauma\, substance use\, self-care\, and the impact of social media and bullying.\n\nThis course is offered in a two-part format and both components must be completed to earn your certification: \n\n2.5 hours of pre-work\, which must be completed by Friday\, May 16\nLive\, virtual course from 9:00am to 3:15pm on Wednesday\, May 21\n\nWhat will participants learn?\nParticipants learn the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents including anxiety\, depression\, psychosis\, eating disorders\, AD/HD\, disruptive behavior disorders\, and substance use disorder. \nParticipants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness\, or who are in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan. The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-aged youth\, ages 8-18. \nParticipants do not learn to diagnose\, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling.  \nWho should take this course?\nThis course is designed for any adults who regularly interact with adolescents\, and who are either ACA\, New England members or who work at camps located in Western Massachusetts. \nWe are able to provide this course free of charge to ACA\, New England members thanks to a SAMHSA grant \nWho created this course?\nThe National Council for Mental Wellbeing was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the United States. Mental Health First Aid USA worked with experts at the National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development to develop the youth program. \nInstructors through Mental Health First Aid: \n\nJoanne Dreher\nJameelah Bennett\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025\, 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, May 15 to qualify for the in-person portion of this course). \nWhere: Online. Participants will receive a Zoom link no later than 24 hours prior to the program. \nCost: This course is FREE for ACA\, New England members and folks who work at camps in Western Massachusetts. \nRegistration Information: As of 4/30/25 we have reached our maximum capacity of 30 registered attendees for this course. Please email kerry@acanewengland.org if you’d like to be added to a wait list if a spot opens up. \n*Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.* \nA minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 registered participants is required for the program to run. \nOnce you register through ACA\, New England\, additional communication about the course will come from the course instructors/the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. You will then receive an email with additional details on how to access the pre-work through the Mental Health First Aid Portal. Please allow time to receive that email. Registration will be open until May 7\, and all pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, May 15 to ensure you are qualified to attend the in-person component of the program. As of 4/30/25 we have reached our maximum capacity of 30 registered attendees for this course. Please email kerry@acanewengland.org if you’d like to be added to a wait list if a spot opens up. \nRegistrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event\, provided there is enough time for that individual to complete the mandatory pre-work. \nQuestions: Reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/youth-mental-health-frist-aid/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250410T135417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T180652Z
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteers Huddle
DESCRIPTION:New England Accreditation Volunteer Visitors\, this huddle is for you!\nCircle up with fellow visitors and accreditation staff. We’ll share news and updates\, plus takeaways from last year’s visits. Then\, share tips and tricks with each other to make your visits smooth and effective as you work with camp teams. \nNew England Visitor Huddle  \nPart 1 (30 minutes) \n\nWelcome/Introduction\nExpectations of a New England Visitor\nTips/tricks/reminders about the Visit (what to expect\, bring\, remember\, etc.)\nResources available and where they are\nUpdate to scoring options this year\nPause for questions – if they’re quick\, we answer. Otherwise\, parking lot until the end.\n\nPart 2 (50 minutes) \n\nCase studies: Using the contents from the Accreditation Volunteer Course Part II\, the group will join breakout rooms to talk through situations/scenarios/cases to practice for the summer.\n\nPart 3 (10 minutes-ish) \n\nWe’ll rejoin the main room to report out questions\, revelations\, reminders\, etc. that came out of these breakouts.\n\nThis beginning of this session will be recorded. New England Visitors may request access to the video in preparation for summer visits.  \nClick here to register!\nQuestions\, reach out to Haillie Mousseau\, Accreditation & Volunteer Coordinator at haillie@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 100 \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteers-huddle-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250425T164015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T135802Z
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SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz on Supporting International Staff this Summer? (Members only e-discussion)
DESCRIPTION:FREE for and limited to ACA members!  \nAs you all prepare for the arrival of your international staff coming on a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa\, we know there is some uncertainty about what to expect and how to best support your staff as they arrive and spend the summer at your camp. \nACA\, Inc. is hosting a Webinar\, Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations (ICE) and Exchange Visitor Visas (J-1) This Summer\, from 2:00 – 3:45 PM ET on May 13 (FREE for ACA members) and we encourage you to attend if this topic is of interest to you/your camp. \nFollowing this ACA\, Inc. hosted session\, we want to give New England camp professionals an opportunity to come together and reflect and share on this topic as well (attendance at the 5/13 webinar is not required to attend this session). Join us from 10 am – 11 am ET on Wednesday\, May 14 for an open forum discussion around how you and your camp are preparing for your international staff this summer. During this time\, we hope folks will: \n\nReflect on anything you may have heard during ACA\, Inc. Webinar on May 13 (attendance at that session NOT REQUIRED to participate in this Buzz On session);\nHave an opportunity to ask each other questions and hear perspectives from other camps; and\nShare examples of what you/your camp have done or are planning to do leading up to summer 2025 as it relates to your international staff.\n\nACA\, New England staff will be there to guide/facilitate the conversation\, but this will be a participant-led discussion. Please come prepared to have your videos on\, ask questions\, and engage in dialogue with your peers. \nBecause this session is based on real-time dialogue\, it will not be recorded. Please plan to join us live. \nQuestions? Contact Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator\, ACA\, New England\, gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080. \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/whats-the-buzz-on-supporting-international-staff-this-summer-members-only-e-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,What's the Buzz
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250415T154509Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 5/9
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nSend any questions you’d like to address to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation. \nACCESS: C&CC is open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-5-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250304T170552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T185051Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/ EPIC 5/5
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. \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. \nGot 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. \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-5-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250312T145042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T182521Z
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SUMMARY:Think Like an OT: Using Occupational Therapy to Support Camp Staff
DESCRIPTION:Your staff need support! \nDo you ever find yourself repeatedly asking your staff to set up their programming? To use common sense with their campers? To follow the protocols you so carefully explained during staff training? Do you find yourself wishing your staff would just DO something? \nIf so\, this training is for you. \nGenerations Z and Alpha report higher rates of anxiety than previous generations\, especially at work. They also approach their work from a different perspective than Millennials and Gen X. Both of these factors can create conflict throughout the summer. Conflict\, in turn\, increases staff’s anxiety and activates the stress response system. \nWhen the stress response system is activated for too long\, it can shut down parts of the brain responsible for executive functioning\, creativity\, and problem solving… all important skills for doing well at camp! \nOf course they’re struggling to do their jobs; parts of their brains are switched off! How do we switch their brains back on? \nSupervisors need to start providing support for staff’s nervous systems. \nUsing evidence-based occupational therapy techniques\, this workshop teaches supervisors and organizational leadership how to support their staff’s nervous systems and bring out the best in them\, all summer long. Participants will learn how the stress response system works\, how it uniquely impacts this summer’s staff\, and will begin to make an action plan for how to maintain support for their staff throughout the summer. \nMeet the Instructor\n \nHi\, I’m Haley Pogachefsky\, OTD\, OTR/L \nAs a longtime camper and staff member at Hidden Valley Camp\, I am a strong believer in the powerful development that happens for kids and young adult staff in a summer camp setting. As I entered into my graduate degree in occupational therapy in 2021\, I saw changes in how staff were engaging with their camp experience. I was curious to learn more. \nI believe thinking like an occupational therapist is a superpower. As my OT doctoral research\, I developed a series of workshops to help camp employers and supervisors think like OTs to support their young adult staff’s critical thinking\, well-being\, and professional development throughout the summer. This project has evolved to become Hummingbird OT Solutions\, providing workshops\, staff trainings\, and direct one-to-one OT services. \nOutside of my work as an occupational therapist\, I love playing with my dog\, singing\, and exploring the beautiful state of Maine\, where I live with my husband (who I met at camp!) \nRegistration Information\nWhen: Monday\, May 5\, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:30pm (eastern) \nWhere: Online. Participants will receive a Zoom link no later than 24 hours prior to the event \nCost: $10 for Members\, $15 for non-Members \nClick here to register\nThis session WILL NOT be recorded\, so please plan to join us live! \nRegistrations are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person from your organization. \nQuestions: Reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/think-like-an-ot/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250404T174857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T150230Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to MESH (+) Seal: Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to the MESH (+) Seal:\nDuring this webinar attendees will identify the challenges facing the industry. At a time when young people and adults are all longing to be seen\, feel heard\, and sense authentic connection\, ACH is providing education to elevate care for healthier communities and the MESH (+) Seal will help your program reach that goal. \nMESH (+) is a framework that strives to create intentional communities by integrating mental\, emotional and social health into the personal and collective camp experiences. MESH (+) does this through providing resources and evidence-based models to camps for evaluation of activities (or ‘values’) in four key pillars (program\, training\, screening and medical). \nJoin us so you can identify opportunities to become a part of the #MovementOfCare and to create and #EcosytemOfWellBeing in a meaningful way through current best practice. \nThis is a free virtual info session for camps who are interested in learning more about the MESH (+) Seal before the application portal opens in the Fall. \nJoin ACA\, New England and the Alliance for Camp Health on April 30 at 10:00am to explore how the MESH (+) Seal is helping leaders elevate care by weaving mental\, emotional\, and social health into every part of camp life. \nClick Here to Register \nQuestions\, reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106. \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/mesh-seal-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250312T134241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T131358Z
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SUMMARY:Aquatics Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Aquatic Risk Management for Camp Pools and Waterfronts\nDr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths of the Aquatic Safety Research Group\, LLC are proud to offer a unique program for ACA members. This 3-hour\, fast paced seminar offers a variety of Proactive Prevention Strategies from numerous sources to make aquatic activities at campgrounds safer and more enjoyable. Suggestions for improved lifeguard surveillance as well as more efficient Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) will be offered. Safer design considerations will also be discussed. Best practices developed through hundreds of inspections of pools and waterfronts around the globe will be presented. The strategies offered will be practical\, effective\, and affordable. \nAbout the Instructors\n \nDr. Rachel Griffiths is the director of research and education for Aquatic Safety Research Group. She is also the President of Note and Float Life Jacket Fund\, which donates life jackets to aquatic facilities implementing the Note & Float program. Rachel conducts research and publishes water safety articles\, teaches Aquatic Risk Management seminars\, and has conducted inspections and written reports for a myriad of aquatic facility audits throughout the country. She is a recipient of the Aquatics International Power 25 Award. Rachel authored the 3rd edition of The Complete Swimming Pool Reference.  She received a Doctorate Degree in Public Health from Loma Linda University \n  \n \nDr. Tom Griffiths is the President and Founder of Aquatic Safety Research Group. Recognized as an international leader in water safety\, he has spent 38 years teaching\, coaching and managing aquatics at three major universities. Griffiths has produced videos\, textbooks\, articles\, and presentations in various areas of aquatics focusing his efforts on safety. He has also conducted hundreds of aquatic facility and beach inspections across the nation and abroad and teaches full day Aquatic Risk Management seminars. Perhaps his most significant contributions are the Five Minute Scanning Strategy©\, Griff’s Guard Stations©\, Disappearing Dummies\, his research on Shallow Water Blackout\, and the National Note & Float program. In 2024\, he released his memoir Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Chronicles and lifeguard detection app Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Vision. He has been an aquatic safety expert for more than 40 years and shares his knowledge\, expertise\, and experience worldwide\, including appearances on 60 Minutes Australia\, Inside Edition\, NPR\, and many other TV and radio programs. He received his Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Maryland. \nRegistration Information\nWhen: Monday\, April 28 from 10:00am to 1:00pm (eastern) \nWhere: Online. Participants will receive a Zoom link no later than 24-hours prior to the start of the event \nCost: $85 for members; $105 for non-Members \nClick here to register.\nThis session will be recorded. Access to the recording is included with registration.  \nRegistration is non-refundable but may be transferred to another person from your organization. \nQuestions: Reach out Gillian Gold\, Events & Logistics Coordinator at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/aquatics-risk-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250304T170108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T133955Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat 4/25
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Camp Chat is a bi-weekly discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights\, swap stories\, and discuss trends in camping. Cozy into your Friday with fellow camp folk while we brew ideas\, forge connections\, and remind each other why there’s no place like camp! \nSend any questions you’d like to address to bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll include them in the conversation. \nACCESS: C&CC is open to everyone in camping!
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-4-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044148
CREATED:20250410T135420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T180703Z
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SUMMARY:Accreditation Volunteers Huddle
DESCRIPTION:New England Accreditation Volunteer Visitors\, this huddle is for you!\nCircle up with fellow visitors and accreditation staff. We’ll share news and updates\, plus takeaways from last year’s visits. Then\, share tips and tricks with each other to make your visits smooth and effective as you work with camp teams. \nThe first 30 minutes will cover expectations of a New England Visitor\, tips/tricks/reminders for Visit prep\, and common or perennial challenges/things to remember. \nNew England Visitor Huddle  \nPart 1 (30 minutes) \n\nWelcome/Introduction\nExpectations of a New England Visitor\nTips/tricks/reminders about the Visit (what to expect\, bring\, remember\, etc.)\nResources available and where they are\nUpdate to scoring options this year\nPause for questions – if they’re quick\, we answer. Otherwise\, parking lot until the end.\n\nPart 2 (50 minutes) \n\nCase studies: Using the contents from the Accreditation Volunteer Course Part II\, the group will join breakout rooms to talk through situations/scenarios/cases to practice for the summer.\n\nPart 3 (10 minutes-ish) \n\nWe’ll rejoin the main room to report out questions\, revelations\, reminders\, etc. that came out of these breakouts.\n\nClick here to register!\nQuestions\, reach out to Haillie Mousseau\, Accreditation & Volunteer Coordinator at haillie@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 100 \nUse of Images and Audio by ACA\, New England: Through my registration\, I give American Camp Association\, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs\, video\, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteers-huddle-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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