2008
Resident Camp Conference
Tuesday, September 16 – Wednesday,
September 17
Hosted by:
Southwoods, Paradox Lake,
New York
Camp Echo Lake, Warrensburg,
New York
Brant Lake Camp, Brant Lake,
New York
Point O' Pines Camp for Girls,
Brant Lake, New York
This American Camp Association-NY Conference
is a two day conference committed solely
to the enhancement of Resident Camps,
their owners, directors, staff and campers.
This year's program will consist of four
'resident camp' tours and discussion
throughout the day with your peers on
various resident camp issues and topics.
Come network with your peers and learn
how other camps run their facilities
and summer programs!
There will be special guided tours for
camp maintenance staff by host camps'
maintenance personnel. You just need
to indicate who your maintenance staff
is on the registration form. |
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Not-For-Profit
Summer Wrap Up (PDF)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
— 9AM-4:30PM
Fresh Air Fund, Fishkill, NY
Join other Not for Profit Resident Camps
serving low income clientele for a day
of touring and sharing. The program will
begin with a tour of Fresh Air Fund's
Camp Mariah and Camp ABC. After a networking
lunch sharing your challenges and successes
from the summer, choose from two of five
facilitated sessions to discuss camper
and staff recruitment and behavior, and
outcome measurement.
Draft Schedule
9AM – 9:30AM: Breakfast at The
Fresh Air Fund, Camp Mariah
9:30AM – 12PM: Welcome and Camp
Tours
12PM – 1PM: Lunch and Successes/Challenges
Discussion
1PM – 1:30PM: Activity Sharing*
1:45PM – 2:45PM: Breakout Groups
1(camper behavior and staff recruitment)
3PM – 4PM: Breakout Groups 2 (camper
recruitment and staff management, outcome
measurement)
4PM – 4:30PM: Wrap-up and Departure
* All participants are encouraged to
bring at least one new activity that
worked well at their camp to share with
their peers. |
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The
Ben Appelbaum Day Camp Conference (PDF
Registration)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: Coming Soon...
Spring Lake Day Camp, Ringwood, NJ
The Ben Appelbaum Day Camp Conference
is a one day conference committed solely
to the enhancement of Day Camps, their
owners, directors, staff and campers. Come
join us for an tour of Spring Lake
Day Camp followed by lunch and an afternoon
of educational programming. This
is one off-season event for day camp
owners, operators and staff, not to be
missed!
Directions to Spring Lake Day
Camp |
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Associate
Visitor Course (14-16 hours)
October
17-18 2008
YMCA Camp Bernie, Port
Murray, NJ
Purpose is to prepare persons to serve
as Associate Visitors in the Standards
program.
Participants must have attended the Standards
Course and, if necessary, a Standards
Update Course prior to attending the
Associate Visitor Course.
Standards
Course Enrollment Form (PDF)
Job description for Associate Visitors: http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/visitjd.php |
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New
Directors Orientation Course (PDF)
Thursday, October 30, 2008
from 9:30am–5:30 pm
Joseph Kushner
Hebrew Academy, Livingston, NJ
This 8-hour
interactive course, developed by ACA-National,
provides an overview on key aspect of
the camp director’s job. Who should
attend?
- Seasonal or new camp
directors
- Assistant directors
- Program
directors
- Camp staff that have
been in other administrative positions
and are considering directing camp
in the near future
This course will cover
core areas of camp management with
special focus on leadership, risk
management, camper behavior, staff
training and supervision. Upon completion
of this one-day course, the ACA National
office will mail you a certificate,
suitable for framing.
Download
the registration form (PDF) |
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Influencing Behavior:
3 times the fun!
Jay Frankel
Wednesday, November 5, 9:30-3:00pm
Camp Kiddie Keep Well, Edison, NJ 08837
Maximize
your ability to manage the behaviors
of all three of your camp's stakeholders,
the Campers, Parents, and Staff.
Join Jay Frankel & the actors of
True To Life Training as they demonstrate
realistic tactics to influencing & serving
these 3 unique, yet parallel populations.
As with all sessions led by True To Life,
Influencing Behavior: 3 times the fun! will focus
on tangible tools, encourage various
opinions, and share lots of laughs! Jay
and his team will demonstrate the
relevant skills needed to succeed as
today's camp professional by combining
the power of influential interpersonal
skills with a clear organizational mission. All
levels of leadership staff can benefit
from this all day event. More
information and registration. |
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Student Camp Leadership
Academy
Empowering Tomorrow's
Camp Professional
November 7-9 2008, Camp White Eagle
in Leaf River, Illinois. Application
deadline Oct. 15
The Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA)
is a weekend retreat that brings camp
professionals and students together with
national ACA staff members to discuss
the camp professional of the future.
Participants will explore and ultimately
learn more about what our future camp
leaders will be like, what they may expect
from the profession, what their impact
will be on the development of youth,
and several other topics. Also to be
covered will be the leadership opportunities
that exist within the ACA at both the
local and national levels.To learn more
about the eligibility requirements and
application process at www.acacamps.org/scla.
But hurry--the deadline is Oct. 15. |
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Lead,
Excel & Develop
(L.E.A.D. )
1st Retreat - January 30-February
1st , Location TBD
ACA Tri-State Camp
Conference: March 19-20, Atlantic City
Convention Center
Retreat #2 April 3-4,
YMCA Camp Bernie, Port Murray, NJ
Download the registration
form and participation
agreement (PDF)
L.E.A.D’s mission is to identify
high caliber teen leaders from throughout
the membership of ACA-NJ who show potential
for making an impact in camp leadership.
This program has been designed to
give current high school juniors and
seniors, an opportunity to see the “behind-the-scenes” of
running camp and open them to the idea
of camping as a profession. Through
two weekend retreats and attendance
at the ACA Tri-State Camp Conference,
teens will be shown how camp is really
a year-round job and how camp can be
applied to the rest of their life. We
will also cover the impact of camp
on children, building camp programs,
camp budgeting, and teambuilding.
All
teen participants must be accompanied
by a senior member of their camp staff
who will participate by offering additional
growth opportunities and valuable exercises.
For
more information please contact LEAD
Chairman, Scott Lantzman, at either
973-597-3699 or director@GesherFun.org |
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