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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 12/6
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! \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-12-6/
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:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 11/8
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! \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-11-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Camp Chat,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T132526Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \nThroughout the “off season”\, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts\, questions\, information\, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \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-november-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals In Camping,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
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SUMMARY:Navigating the New Overtime Rules: Ensuring Camp Compliance (RECORDING)
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the New Overtime Rules: Ensuring Camp Compliance\n***While the live session has passed\, you can register to receive the recording link to view the session after the fact. The recording will be available through December 4\, 2024.*** \nThe Department of Labor’s new overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act took effect on July 1\, 2024\, bringing significant changes for employers across industries. These updates include increases to the salary threshold for highly compensated employees\, among other important adjustments. Some of these updates are slated to take effect January 1\, 2025. \nThis session will review the key aspects of the new regulations and provide practical guidance on how camps can ensure ongoing compliance. Whether you’re still adjusting or looking to fine-tune your approach\, we’ll help you navigate the post-July 1st requirements effectively. \nWhen: Monday\, November 4\, 2024\, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET. \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: Free for ACA members/$25 for non-members. \nWhile ACA\, New England is hosting this e-session\, camp professionals from all regions are invited to register and attend. \nThis session will be recorded and the recording will be available for 30 days if you can’t join us live. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization. \nYou will earn 1 CEC for participation in this e-session. \n\nAbout the presenter: \nRachel Fendell Satinsky is a seasoned attorney concentrating in employment litigation and counseling. Rachel has successfully represented a range of clients\, from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups\, in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. She has experience with all aspects of litigation including obtaining successful resolutions on summary judgment\, at trial\, and on appeal. Her litigation and counseling experience spans various industries\, including retail\, financial services\, and healthcare. Rachel also has a focus on the camp industry and is recognized as a leading authority in that field.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/navigating-the-new-overtime-rules-ensuring-camp-compliance-e-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 10/25
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! \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-10-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Camp Chat,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240930T180025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171822Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Camp Chat - 10/11
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! \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/coffee-camp-chat-10-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Coffee & Camp Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240930T160750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T132600Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \nThroughout the “off season”\, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts\, questions\, information\, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \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-october-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals In Camping,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240510T134618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T160208Z
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SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz on Difficult Conversations at Camp?
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Buzz on Difficult Conversations at Camp? Peer Discussion Session\nAs you get ready to welcome staff and campers this summer\, join your camp colleagues to consider your camp’s approach to difficult conversations that might arise. During our time together\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nIdentify current events that have the potential to impact camp this summer.\nDiscuss ways to safely hold multiple staff/camper perspectives while role modeling inclusivity.\nExplore how camps can be proactive about their expectations for staff and camper interactions regarding current events.\n\nJen “Dusty” Clitheroe\, Principal Consultant for Strength Perspective\, will help moderate the conversation alongside ACA\, New England staff. We are not experts on all topics\, but through this gathering we want to create a forum for discussion\, crowdsourcing\, and resource-sharing. \nPlease come prepared to have your videos on\, ask questions\, and engage in dialogue. We do expect to use breakout rooms for smaller discussions. \nThis session WILL NOT BE RECORDED\, so please plan to join us live. \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 22\, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET \nWhere: Zoom (link will be emailed by the morning of May 22\, 2024) \nCost: FREE for ACA members; $25/non-members. Pricing is based on individual ACA membership status.             \nRegister HERE. \nQuestions? Contact Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA\, New England\, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080. \n Registrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization. \nAbout our facilitator \n \nJen “Dusty” Clitheroe is the Principal Consultant for Strength Perspective\, a consulting firm that works with organizational leaders and their communities\, empowering individuals to create more inclusive organizations\, environments\, and teams. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MS in Organizational Leadership. She has also served on a number of non-profit boards (including the Farm & Wilderness Foundation and Summer Camps) working to support sustainability\, providing consultation for Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging strategic planning\, leadership development\, workshop facilitation\, and organizational change management. She also serves on the Board of ACA\, New England.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/whats-the-buzz-on-difficult-conversations-at-camp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:What's the Buzz,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACA%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240506T151824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T151933Z
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SUMMARY:EPIC Summer Send Off – Campy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Our partners at ACA Inc. are hosting an online opportunity for EPICs to connect before the summer takes us in our various directions. Their invitation says: \n“Join EPIC for a fun Summer Send Off! You’ve put lots of time\, stress\, and energy into preparations for the upcoming summer season\, and now is a great time to celebrate what’s ahead. You will have the opportunity to make connections with others you can lean on during the summer. Join us with your favorite beverage to share\, learn\, and connect with other EPICs across the country!” \nGreat chance to meet some new friends and perhaps reconnect with some familiar faces! \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/epic-summer-send-off-campy-hour/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals In Camping,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Camp Association%2C Inc":MAILTO:membership@acacamps.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240405T165322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T165641Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \nThroughout the “off season”\, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts\, questions\, information\, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \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-may-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals In Camping,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240316T185637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T210638Z
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SUMMARY:The Branding Masterclass: Attracting Legions of Irrationally Loyal Fans to Your Brand (e-Session)
DESCRIPTION:The Branding Masterclass: Attracting Legions of Irrationally Loyal Fans to Your Brand (e-Session)\nIrrational Loyalty is the condition where customers are so bonded to your brand they’d think they were CHEATING on it were they to choose an alternative. Brands that enjoy this condition scale more rapidly and more profitably and spend less on marketing than brands that don’t. In fact\, recent customer research conducted by Sol Marketing yielded the finding that brands that have irrationally loyal customers make\, on average\, about 40% more revenue than brands in their category that don’t. \nIn this fast-paced workshop\, Bestselling Author and branding expert Deb Gabor shares the secrets to creating a powerful brand that bonds with your most important and highly predictive of success audiences. Participants will walk out with tangible\, actionable tools to use on the job the very next day to up-level and bring relentless focus to marketing\, sales\, and camper experience. \nTakeaways: \n\nDefine what is a “brand” and the concept of Irrational Loyalty\nUnderstand the importance of branding for informing marketing strategy\nLearn how the most valuable global brands create Irrational Loyalty and how you can use those practices to your brand’s own advantage\nWalk out with powerful\, actionable tools you can use on the job the very next day to create marketing that grows your company’s brand.\n\nREGISTRATION COMES WITH A FREE 2ND SEAT – So\, bring a colleague along with you. Make sure you don’t pay for the second registration by selecting the “FREE 2nd Attendee” option on page 2 of check-out. Not sure who will join? You can also come back later and add the second person this way. This offering WILL NOT BE RECORDED\, so please plan to join us live! \nWhen: Monday\, May 6\, 2024\, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET. \nWhere: Live on Zoom (this session WILL NOT be recorded) \nCost: $25 for ACA members/$40 for non-members. Each registration comes with two seats for the e-session. \nMake sure you don’t pay for the second registration from your camp/program by selecting the “FREE 2nd Attendee” option on page 2 of check-out. Not sure who will join? You can also come back later and add the second person this way. \nYou will earn 1 CEC for joining this e-session. \nWhile hosted by ACA\, New England\, members of all regions are welcome to attend and join us! \nAbout the presenter:  \nDeb Gabor\, Founder & CEO\, Sol Marketing \n“Leading Expert” doesn’t come close to describing Deb Gabor’s passion for brands. More accurate? Brand Guru. Brand Impresario. Brand Evangelist. Deb’s written the book on branding (three times!) with bestsellers Branding is Sex\, Irrational Loyalty\, and Person-Ality. She’s the founder and CEO of Sol Marketing\, a strategy-led marketing firm obsessed with solving major business and branding problems for clients in every industry. Deb and her team at Sol Marketing have introduced her revolutionary brand strategy for organizations ranging from international household names like Allrecipes\, The Associated Press\, Dell\, Microsoft\, NBC Universal\, NPR\, NTT Data\, and Siemens\, to exciting emerging brands like hint water and Indagare. Deb also lends her brand authority with frequent contributions and commentary to major news outlets such as Entrepreneur\, Forbes\, FORTUNE\, Inc.\, MediaPost\, New York Times\, NPR\, USA Today\, Wall Street Journal\, and The Washington Post. Business and marketing organizations regularly call on Deb as a keynote speaker and workshop leader\, relying on her as an inspiration for executives to embrace the power of branding to create Irrational Loyalty.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/the-branding-masterclass-attracting-legions-of-irrationally-loyal-fans-to-your-brand-e-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spring E-Session Series,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240316T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T142058Z
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SUMMARY:ChatGPT Made Simple for Camp Success (e-Session)
DESCRIPTION:ChatGPT Made Simple for Camp Success (e-Session)\nExplore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform your camp with ‘ChatGPT Made Simple for Camp Success.’ This virtual session is tailored for camping professionals seeking to harness AI with ease. We will demystify ChatGPT\, showing how it can boost your camp’s efficiency\, engagement\, and creativity—no technical expertise required. From revitalizing program design to enriching content creation\, discover how AI can elevate your operations and impact\, all while maintaining an ethical and responsible approach. Participants will leave with not only an understanding of how to get started with ChatGPT but also practical applications that can be immediately implemented. Ready to transform your camp with AI? Join us to see how artificial intelligence can be a force for social good in the camping industry. \nThis session is designed for all levels. Attendees are neither required to have a ChatGPT account\, nor expected to have any experience with the tool. We’ll be sure to address both of those things in the training session. \nIf you can’t join us live\, this session will be recorded and available for viewing for 30 days once it is made available. \nREGISTRATION COMES WITH A FREE 2ND SEAT – So\, bring a colleague along with you or register them so they can watch the recording! Make sure you don’t pay for the second registration by selecting the “FREE 2nd Attendee” option on page 2 of check-out. Not sure who will join? You can also come back later and add the second person this way. \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 11:00 AM ET. \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: $25 for ACA members/$40 for non-members. Each registration comes with two seats for the session. \nMake sure you don’t pay for the second registration from your camp/program by selecting the “FREE 2nd Attendee” option on page 2 of check-out. Not sure who will join? You can also come back later and add the second person this way. \nYou will earn 1 CEC for joining this e-session. \nWhile hosted by ACA\, New England\, members of all regions are welcome to attend and join us! \n  \nAbout the presenter: \n  \nAaron Proietti\, Founder\, Today’s Innovator \nAaron Proietti is the author of the book Today’s Innovator\, and founder of a coaching and training company of the same name. He is an innovation expert with 20+ years of experience innovating in complex organizations. Aaron has spoken at many camping conferences on topics related to program design\, organizational values\, disruption\, innovation\,  customer-centricity\, and more. Through Today’s Innovator’s Shout.Camp program\, Aaron and team advises camps on strategy\, program design\, and more. \n  \n  \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/chatgpt-made-simple-for-camp-success-e-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spring E-Session Series,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240326T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T134646Z
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SUMMARY:2024 ACA\, New England Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is your Association. We hope you can join us\, participate\, and hear about what’s happening around New England and how we’re working on the wants\, needs\, and questions most relevant to shaping a better path ahead for all camps. \n\nState of the Association\nIntroduce New Board Members\nHear from Board Leadership\nCelebrate and Recognize Members\nSurvey First Takes\nWhat’s Next for New England?\n\nApril 5\, 9am-10am\nShould you have questions regarding the Annual Meeting\, please reach out to Michele@acanewengland.org or ianmoorhouse@wheelerschool.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/2024-aca-new-england-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Rowcliffe":MAILTO:michele@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240325T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T162758Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \nThroughout the “off season”\, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts\, questions\, information\, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \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-april-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals In Camping,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20240208T210303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T210303Z
UID:11463-1709562600-1709566200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \nThroughout the “off season”\, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts\, questions\, information\, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \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-march-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals In Camping,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20231204T183649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T161958Z
UID:11133-1708522200-1708527600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Trauma Informed Strategies for Youth Serving Professionals (Trauma 102)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Trauma Informed Strategies for Youth Serving Professionals (Trauma 102)\nCommunities experience trauma that shows up in a myriad of ways which can lead to many negative social and health related outcomes. The Trauma 101 & 102 trainings help youth serving professionals understand adverse childhood experiences\, signs and symptoms of trauma\, related mental health issues in youth\, and offers trauma-informed practices for helping them achieve mental well-being and overall success. \nIn this specific training\, participants will learn the key characteristics of a trauma informed practitioner and evidence based strategies to cultivate a trauma sensitive environment. \nParticipants will also discuss how cultural awareness\, equity\, and racial/historical trauma impact the classroom. \nThis course will be presented by trainers from the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston. \nFor more information about the Emotional Backpack project\, you can visit here. \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 Trauma Informed Environments 101 on 1/31. However you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 21 2024\, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET \nWhere: Online\, via Zoom  \nCost: $65 for ACA\, New England members/ $90for 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. Please register first person at the FIRST PERSON rate and then the additional person as SECOND PERSON (no additional charge).  \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. \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. \n \nSharifa J. Charles serves as a Senior Professional Development Specialist for the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America – Greater Houston. She is charged with creating and providing high impact\, enriching and culturally sensitive mental and behavioral health professional development opportunities to school districts and community organizations throughout the city of Houston. To date\, she has provided mental and behavioral health trainings in over 25 districts\, countless youth serving organizations across the Greater Houston Area. Ms. Charles has also been deployed to Hurricane ravaged communities like Bay County Florida and the United States Virgin Islands to provide professional development trainings to counselors and first responders. Throughout her professional career\, Sharifa has proudly worked for or collaborated with countless CBOS\, government agencies and NGOs. She brings an extensive background in program implementation\, capacity building\, training and facilitation within diverse vulnerable populations throughout the City of Houston and beyond.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/advanced-trauma-informed-strategies-for-youth-serving-professionals-trauma-102/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20231204T183322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T161912Z
UID:11129-1706707800-1706713200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Environments for Youth Serving Professionals (Trauma 101)
DESCRIPTION:Trauma Informed Environments for Youth Serving Professionals (Trauma 101)\nCommunities experience trauma that shows up in a myriad of ways which can lead to many negative social and health related outcomes. The Trauma 101 & 102 trainings help youth serving professionals understand adverse childhood experiences\, signs and symptoms of trauma\, related mental health issues in youth\, and offers trauma-informed practices for helping them achieve mental well-being and overall success. \nIn this specific training\, participants will learn how: \n\nto recognize signs and symptoms in youth displaying behavioral health concerns\,\ntrauma affects learning and how to address these effects; and\nto appropriately respond to young people experiencing mental health issues.\n\nThis course will be presented by trainers from the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston. \nFor more information about the Emotional Backpack project\, you can visit here. \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 Advanced Trauma Informed Strategies on 2/21.however you do not need to attend both. They are offered independently of one another. \nWhen: Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024\, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET \nWhere: Online\, via Zoom  \nCost: $65 for ACA\, New England members/ $90 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. Please register first person at the FIRST PERSON rate and then the additional person as SECOND PERSON (no additional charge).  \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. \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. \n \nSharifa J. Charles serves as a Senior Professional Development Specialist for the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America – Greater Houston. She is charged with creating and providing high impact\, enriching and culturally sensitive mental and behavioral health professional development opportunities to school districts and community organizations throughout the city of Houston. To date\, she has provided mental and behavioral health trainings in over 25 districts\, countless youth serving organizations across the Greater Houston Area. Ms. Charles has also been deployed to Hurricane ravaged communities like Bay County Florida and the United States Virgin Islands to provide professional development trainings to counselors and first responders. Throughout her professional career\, Sharifa has proudly worked for or collaborated with countless CBOS\, government agencies and NGOs. She brings an extensive background in program implementation\, capacity building\, training and facilitation within diverse vulnerable populations throughout the City of Houston and beyond.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/trauma-informed-environments-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20231114T155844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T143748Z
UID:11010-1706517000-1706542200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid (virtual with pre-work due by 1/23)
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid\n(VIRTUAL COURSE: Self-paced pre-work and live virtual course) \nMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that is designed to give you key skills to help an adult who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Whether you’re looking to support a colleague\, your camp counselors\, family and friends\, or other members of your community…this virtual course is for you. \nThis course is offered in a two-part format and both components must be completed to earn your certification: \n\n2 hours of virtual self-paced pre-work must be completed by Tuesday\, January 23 (the instructor must verify completion for you to be eligible to join the live portion of the course)\nLive\, instructor-led virtual course from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm on Monday\, January 29 (You must be fully present with the ability to have a camera and microphone on throughout the course. There will be a lunch break built in to the schedule.)\n\nWhat will participants learn? MHFA Certification teaches participants to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges among adults. You will learn: common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges; how to interact with a person in crisis how to connect a person with help and resources; ways to support a person thinking about suicide. \nParticipants do not learn to diagnose\, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling – rather\, participants learn to support an individual developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan. \nWho should take this course? The course is designed for anyone 18-years of age or older who would like to add to their toolbox for supporting folks with mental health concerns. This would be great for camp leaders to provide support to their adult staff members. This is a standalone certification\, but if you’re already certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid\, this complements that as well. \nAbout the instructor: \nEmily Golinksy\, is the Founder of Bright Moose\, LLC\, which provides training\, coaching\, consultation and professional development to camps\, organizations and individuals guided by the motto “Help Others Shine Bright!” Her professional background includes over two decades of year-round and summer camp leadership in both day and residential environments for children in crisis\, special needs youth\, and traditional campers\, including 15 years as Executive Director at Camp Starfish (NH). Emily is a regular presenter at conferences and is active in ACA\, New England\, where she is a Lead Visitor\, conference committee member\, and member of the Faculty for the New Camp Directors Workshop. Emily is on the Board of Directors for NHCamps and is a contributor to Camping Magazine\, ParentingNH\, the Project Real Job Blog\, and the Day Camp Pod. She holds a BS in Health Psychology and an MS in Camp Administration and Leadership. She is also an education advocate for youth with special needs and a certified Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Emily’s sense of humor and genuine warm connection to individuals comes through in her facilitation style. Fair warning: she is an avid collector of terribly awesome puns. \n*Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.* \nSpace is limited to 15 participants\, so register early!  \nWhen: Monday\, January 29\, 2023\, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm via Zoom (Self-paced online pre-work must be completed by Tuesday\, January 23 for participants to qualify to join the live virtual portion of the course. The instructor will be speaking at another conference and unable to verify pre-work completion after January 23.). \nWhere: Via Zoom. A link will be sent prior to the start of the course. Please note: participants must be able to participate with cameras and mics (as needed) turned on in order to receive a completion certificate. \nCost: $75 for ACA\, New England members/ $100 for non-members.  \nRegister: Click here. You will register through ACA\, New England\, but additional communication about the course and how to complete the pre-work will come from the course instructor/ the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event (provided there is enough time for that individual to complete the mandatory pre-work).  \nA minimum of 6 participants is required for the program to run. \nQuestions? Reach out to Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104. If the course is full or you are interested\, but not available on this date\, please contact Kerry. If there is interest\, we may offer additional courses.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20231208T190311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T190311Z
UID:11179-1705307400-1705318200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Accreditation Process Workshop 1/15/24 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process. \nEvery camp being visited in 2024 must have at least one person who completes this course on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit\, be engaged in on-site operations during the camp season\, and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit.\n*Multiple people from a camp are encouraged to take this course. \nParticipants feel excited\, engaged\, and ready to manage the accreditation process for their camp. They know where to find and how to use information\, resources\, and technology provided by ACA. They can navigate the Accreditation Process Guide v.2019 to understand compliance and applicability of standards\, including how to maintain accreditation through the visit and non-visit years and the purpose and steps of preparing written documentation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis course will be held VIRTUALLY on Zoom \nPreregistration required  
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-process-workshop-1-15-24-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Process Workshop,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20231206T173901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T181129Z
UID:11137-1704978000-1707744600@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Leverage Holidays into Promotional Opportunities for Your Camp (Recording)
DESCRIPTION:Join ACA\, New England and camp marketing guru Joanna Warren Smith for this special virtual presentation: \nLeverage Holidays into Promotional Opportunities for Your Camp!\nWhile the live session has passed\, register to receive the recording\, which will be available for viewing through February 12\, 2024.\nIt’s to your advantage to punctuate the routine marketing calendar with exciting unique events that reconnect campers with the rituals and traditions of summer and also remind parents why the camp experience is so meaningful. These holidays also serve as convenient registration deadlines that help convey urgency and build momentum toward capacity and the ultimate goal\, wait lists. \nThe session will run about 30 minutes (1:00 – 1:30 pm ET) with an 15 additional minutes reserved for discussion and Q&A. \nIf you can’t join us live\, the e-session will be recorded and available for viewing up to 30 days after the event. \nFREE for ACA members\, $10 for non-members (based on individual membership status). \nAbout our presenter: \n \nJoanna Warren Smith\, President\, Camp Consulting Services \n213.256.6434 | campconsulting@charter.net | camp-consulting.com \nJoanna has assessed hundreds of camps throughout the country and has acquired a unique industry perspective of best business practices. Through individualized strategies\, she has enabled new camps to develop\, helped troubled businesses to survive and has been instrumental in the continuing success of premier shops. Since 2010\, Joanna has facilitated Parent Focus Groups even during the pandemic and now has clear indicators from parents of all demographics about their expectations of camp\, what motivates families to inquire\, purchase and return. \nJoanna and Travis Allison recently published The Camper Marketing & Retention Playbook which is now available on Amazon.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/leverage-holidays-into-promotional-opportunities-for-your-camp-e-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20230918T202953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T150133Z
UID:10586-1696588200-1696591800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Learnings from the Field: MESH Supports at Camps
DESCRIPTION:We know that mental\, emotional\, and social health (MESH) continues to be a topic of discussion for many camps as they explore ways to support staff and campers. Learnings from the Field sessions are designed for YOU to hear from camps doing this work in the field. \nWe will be joined by several camps who will share some strategies they have been implementing\, including: Employee Assistance Programs\, increased staffing models (community support teams\, staff coordinators\, and overall staffing)\, journaling for campers\, and a serenity cabin. You will hear from: \n\nLisa Carter\,  Executive Director of Agassiz Village\, an overnight camp in Maine\nEmily Courtiss\, Director of Camp Vega in Maine\, an overnight camp in Maine\nAmy Podolsky\, Director of Camp Sewataro\, a day camp in Massachusetts\nLiz Turnwald & Jess Smith\, Co-Directors of EVkids\, an overnight camp in VT (the organization also runs school-year tutoring programs)\n\nWe are not experts\, but practitioners. So\, come to hear and learn from others and pose questions you might have. \nPlease 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. \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.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/10586/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20221108T175520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T175520Z
UID:8555-1684850400-1684854000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - May 2023
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/hottopicsmay23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20230407T164130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T165653Z
UID:9812-1684486800-1684490400@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:2023 ACA\, New England Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not everyone can make it to the New England Camp Conference. So\, to ensure as many people as possible can join\, we’ve scheduled the 2023 Annual Meeting online again. \nZoom Register through the button above or the link you just read\, and tell you colleagues as well. \nThis is your Association\, so we hope you can come\, participate\, ask questions\, and ultimately help us understand the wants\, needs\, and inquiries shaping the path ahead. \n\nState of the Association\nIntroduce New Board Members\nHear from Board Leadership\nCelebrate and Recognize ACA\, New England Award Winners.  \n\nCamps Brookwoods and Deer Run – Community Honor Recognition \nAlex Thomas – George Marcus Award for Standards Education \nStevie Faulk – Leadership & Service \nEmily Golinsky – Peter Kerns Award for the Advancement of Professional Development\n\n\nWhat’s Next for New England?\n\nMay 19\, 9am-10am\nShould you have questions regarding the Annual Meeting\, please reach out to Michele@acanewengland.org or President@acanewengland.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/annualmeeting23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Rowcliffe":MAILTO:michele@acanewengland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20221108T173332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T173503Z
UID:8534-1682431200-1682434800@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - April 2023
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/hottopicsapril23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20230309T180038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T143939Z
UID:9503-1682420400-1682424000@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing Social Emotional Supports with Campers
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Social Emotional Supports with Campers \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 25\, 11 am – 12 pm ET \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: $25 for individual ACA members; $40 for non-members \nAfter COVID\, we have all seen the impact on the children in our care. Students that never showed anxiety or dysregulation are now showing impact. Further\, children that were already on our radar seemed harder than ever to support. Chris and Ali will lead participants through steps that the Boston YMCA have taken (and continue to take) to train staff\, add tools to support campers and add emotional support staff into the programming. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nHow to build your own social emotional kits\nHow to organize support staff\nOther ways/tools to support SEL\n\nQuestions? Contact Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA\, New England\, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080. \nIf you can’t join live\, this session will be recorded and available for viewing for 30 days. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization. \n  \nThank you to Dear Scout for sponsoring this e-session. \nDear Scout provides support and resources for your summer staff.\n  \n  \nAbout the speakers: \nAline Ricketson\, Senior Association Director\, YMCA of Greater Boston \nAli has worked for the YMCA of Greater Boston for 13+ years. She has served in many roles first starting as a Multi-Site Program Administrator\, Day Camp Operations\, Achievement Gap/Summer Learning Operations and Program Executive. Ali now serves as the Senior Association Director of Child Development supporting all school age and summer camp programs taking place in the city of Boston. She also oversees all Opportunity Gap and Summer Learning work for the Association. Ali has a dual degree in Elementary and Special Education from Salve Regina University and a Masters’ in Child Development and Urban Policy and Planning from Tufts University. She lives in Westwood\, MA with her husband and two children\, Ford (4) and Ava (2). \nChris Kelley\, Education Specialist\, YMCA of Greater Boston \nChris has joined the YMCA after a career spanning over 30 years in public education as a teacher\, principal and district leader serving students and staff at all levels. She has a graduate degree in Early Childhood and is currently a fellow at UMass Boston post-graduate program. She joined the YMCA last year and supports Child Development leaders with coaching\, mentoring\, and curriculum development. She and her husband\, Tim\, have three adult children.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/socialemotionalsupport/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T111500
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20230309T180504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T165747Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Fundraising Volunteers in a New World
DESCRIPTION:Utilizing Fundraising Volunteers in a New World \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 12\, 10 am – 11:15 am ET \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: $25 for individual ACA members; $40 for non-members \nThis panel discussion will provide real time examples of the challenges and opportunities facing volunteer-driven\, major\, capital\, and comprehensive campaigns. Speakers will discuss the varying landscape of personal outreach and engagement\, effective use of solicitation tools including in today’s more technology-driven world and share candid perspectives on how the capital campaign process has changed over the past decade.  The formal session will end after one hour\, but anyone with additional questions for the panel may stay for an additional 15 minutes. \nSession Moderator:  \n\nJohn Lanham\, VP/Campaign Director\, Demont Associates\n\nSession Panelists: \n\nCraig MacDonnell\, Board Chair at the Timanous Foundation (ME)\nHeather Plati\, Executive Director at Camp O-AT-KA (ME)\nPeter Gregory\, Campaign Executive Committee Member at Hale Education (MA)\nTori Robertson\, Not-for-profit Volunteer\, Leader\, and Fundraiser at Keewaydin Foundation (VT) and others\n\nQuestions? Contact Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at ACA\, New England\, kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080. \nIf you can’t join live\, this session will be recorded and available for viewing for 30 days. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another participant from your camp/organization. \nAbout the speakers: \nJohn Lanham\, VP/Campaign Director\, Demont Associates: After working with the international nonprofit organization\, Up with People\, John Lanham joined Demont Associates in the fall of 2016. At Up with People\, he managed partner relations with community sponsors including the International Lions Club\, Habitat for Humanity\, The University of Arizona\, and numerous public schools and local governments. Since joining Demont\, in and through a pandemic John has provided campaign services to Camp O-AT-KA\, The Timanous Foundation\, Keewaydin Foundation\, Hale Education as well as to other youth\, education and conservation not-for-profit organizations. John manages fundraising campaigns ranging from $3\,000\,000 to $40\,000\,000\, while overseeing daily operations of the company. John resides in Saco\, ME. He enjoys running\, reading\, live concerts\, a good movie and volunteers as a Big for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine. \nPeter Gregory: Peter Gregory grew up in Westwood\, MA. He discovered Hale’s Education’s 1\,150 acres of nature and trails as a college student (Connecticut College) who was using them for runs in preparation for Crew season. In the late 80’s his cousin\, Elisha\, asked that he get involved with Hale. He is motivated to support Hale with time\, talent and treasure because he likes helping inner city children and thinks the staff has done a great job with measured\, thoughtful growth. Peter currently serves on Hale’s Corporate Board and continues to lend his time\, talent and treasure on Hale’s $46M campaign as a volunteer\, member of the Campaign Cabinet\, and critical leader on the Campaign Executive Committee. \nCraig MacDonnell: Craig MacDonnell has been the Timanous Foundation Board Chair since 2016. He is an experienced environmental and conservation leader\, realty steward\, lawyer\, and consultant across non-profit\, private\, and government sectors. He is recognized for his ability to develop consensus and establish strategic partnerships. Craig also has a demonstrated track record of fund raising and building productive boards of advisors. He has been a steady force in the Timanous Foundation’s transition from a privately owned camp through to the preparation and completion of its first campaign\, raising $8M in its first 6 years as a not-for-profit organization. \n \nHeather Plati: Heat her Plati joined the O-AT-KA staff in 2015 as the first full-time Director of Advancement and became the Executive Director in June of 2017. From the time she joined the O-AT-KA family\, her focus on fundraising (including planning and executing an $8M campaign)\, as well as bringing alumni and parents together for events\, communications\, and volunteer opportunities translated seamlessly in the area of increasing enrollment\, staff development\, and executing a long-term strategic vision for O-AT-KA. Before joining O-AT-KA\, Heather was in various fundraising and public relations positions at Simmons College\, Bentley University and Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. She sits on the American Camp Association (ACA)\, New England Board of Directors as a Vice President and leads the Fund Development committee.  Heather holds a BS in Marketing from Bentley University. \nTori Robertson: Tori Robertson grew up in Toronto\, Canada\, has lived in New York and Paris and currently resides in London\, England. She was educated at the University of Toronto\, Trinity College and York University. Tori has a strong volunteer background having been involved with various not-for profit boards and organizations associated with education and childhood through young adult development. She has extensive experience in non-profit development\, strategic planning and board governance; she knows the satisfaction that successful fundraising brings and how critical it is in supporting an organisation’s mission. Tori was a member of the Board of Trustees of the American School in London (ASL) for 11years. Most recently Tori was a member of the Keewaydin Foundation’s Board of Trustees for 7 years\, Today she continues to enjoy being a source of counsel and mentorship for not-for-profits in Canada\, the US and the UK.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/utilizing-fundraising-volunteers-in-a-new-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Salvo":MAILTO:kerry@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20221108T173339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T173626Z
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SUMMARY:HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - March 2023
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/hottopicsmarch23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals In Camping,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20230221T171942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T172127Z
UID:9344-1678523400-1678534200@www.acanewengland.org
SUMMARY:Accreditation Process Workshop (Virtual) 3/11
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process. \nEvery camp being visited in 2023 must have at least one person who completes this course on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit\, be engaged in on-site operations during the camp season\, and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit. \nParticipants feel excited\, engaged\, and ready to manage the accreditation process for their camp. They know where to find and how to use information\, resources\, and technology provided by ACA. They can navigate the Accreditation Process Guide v.2019 to understand compliance and applicability of standards\, including how to maintain accreditation through the visit and non-visit years and the purpose and steps of preparing written documentation. \nThis course will be held ONLINE
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/9344/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Process Workshop,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Snell":MAILTO:elizabeth@acanewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20230221T202712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T202712Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Camp Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:A recent research study from Green Camps\, The Motivators and Barriers to Camp Sustainability\, highlighted several of the biggest barriers camps reported when it comes to “going green.” By far the most consistent is the financial restraints to fund sustainable initiatives. Thus\, we’ve decided to host a webinar on “Funding Camp Sustainability.” \nIn conjunction with this webinar\, we will create a resource guide with sample grant templates\, a list of foundations that fund this type of work\, along with other fundraising tools to help advance your sustainability goals. \nDiversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging (DEIB) is at the forefront of conversation in our society\, and we see this webinar as an opportunity to better understand its correlation and causation to the topic of sustainability. \nTo help build the case to fund camp sustainability you’ll also have the option to complete a free green needs assessment. We will highlight the collected data during the webinar to reinforce the specific needs and opportunities to fund meaningful and long-lasting action to model sustainability for campers and staff.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/funding-camp-sustainability/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Camp Association%2C Inc":MAILTO:membership@acacamps.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034231
CREATED:20221108T173343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T173717Z
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SUMMARY:HOT TOPICS w/EPIC New England - February 2023
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/hot-topics-w-epic-new-england-february-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals In Camping,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bud Copeland":MAILTO:bud@acanewengland.org
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