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American Red Cross, New Jersey Health and Safety Institute
Location: Pinelands Center @ Mt. Misery – Burlington County
Dates: June 13 – 22
Cost: various – please call or visit the web site
For more information or to register, please call 609-267-9595 or visit http://www.healthandsafetyinstitute.org
Aquatics Instructor Level, Aquatics Instructor re-entry, crossover/upgrade/orientation, Aquatics basic, Aquatics basic review and challenge, CPR and First Aid Instructor level, CPR and First Aid Instructor Level re-entry/crossover courses and CPR, First Aid Basic level and review courses, Babysitter Instructor Course, and Health and Safety Services Management Seminar
Archery Certification
For more information or to register, please contact http://www.worldarcherycenter.com - On the main page there is a link "Instructor Training Schedules" - click on that and a "forum" type page will open - click on "Archery Instructor Certification Courses" http://www.discoverarchery.org/ - NADA, National Alliance for the Development of Archery
Boat Safety Course (15 years & older)
Location: Camp Sacajawea, Farmingdale
Dates and Times: Wednesday, June 11, 5-9pm
Cost: $50
For more information or to register, please call 732-938-5454 x127
Bring: bring bathing suit, towel, change of clothes, paper and pen, water bottle, and meals/snacks. Course includes classroom and lake time, books and certificates.
Certified Pool Operator
Pool Operation Management
The National Certification Course
Courses located throughout NJ, NY, Mass, CT, NH, ME, and PA Call 732-451-1040 or register on line at http://www.pooloperationmanagement.com - credit cards accepted Cost: $295 – early registration (includes shipping of CPO book prior to class) $320 – late registration (within 2 weeks of class)
Challenge Course Facilitator Trainings
Offered by: Lord Stirling Outdoor Education Center, Member of the PRCA and ACCT
Location: On-site at your camp
Dates and Times: call to schedule
For more information contact Lord Stirling Education Center at 908-766-1786 ext. 119 or outdoors@lordstirling.org or contact Rich Petteruti at 908-406-3123
Lifeguard Training
Location: Camp Lou Henry Hoover, Middleville, NJ – taught by American Red Cross (15 years and older)
Dates and Times: Friday, June 13 – Monday, June 16
Starts Friday at 6pm and then from 9am – 6pm each day
Cost: $275
Includes instruction, cards, course books for Life Guard Training, Pocket Mask, Standard First Aid and Safety, CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED and Waterfront Module.
Download more information and a register form (PDF), or call Deb Hooker at 908-403-8086 or e-mail dhooker@gswrc.com.

Location: Camp Riverbend, Warren
Dates and Times: June 22 – 27, 1-6pm
Cost: Call for details
For more information or to register, please call 908-580-CAMP or robin@campriverbend.com

Location: Camp Sacajawea, Farmingdale
Dates and Times: Saturday, May 31st, 9am–5pm
Sunday, June 1, 9am–5pm
Monday, June 2, 6am–10pm
Tuesday, June 3, 6–10pm
Wednesday, June 4, 6–10pm
Thursday, June 5, 6–10pm
Cost: $250
Bring: bathing suit, towel, change of clothes, paper and pen, water bottle and meals and/or snacks.
Course includes ARC First Aid, CPR and AED, classroom and pool time, books and certificates. For more information or to register, please contact Joan Basilotto jbasilotto@girlscoutsjs.org or call 732-938-5454 x127 or Barbara at bcruz@girlscoutsjs.com at 732-938-5454 x156

Location: Camp Deeny Riback Aquatics School, Flanders
Dates and Times: June 15, 9am-5pm
June 16th, 12-8pm
Lifeguard Instructor Class
Cost: $250 members, $290 guests
Dates and Times: June 16 – 19, 12-8pm WSI is NOT included For more information or to register, please call 973-929-2772 or dmcnamara@jccmetrowest.org
Rocketry
Location: Winnewald Day Camp, Lebanon
Dates and Times: Wednesday, June 18, 5-7pm
Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members
For more information or to register, please contact Rocket Age Enterprises at 908-439-3559 or rocketage@patmedia.net
WSI – FIT Course
Location: Winnewald Day Camp, Lebanon (heated pool)
Dates and Times: Friday, June 6, 4-8pm, Saturday, June 7, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, June 8, 11am-5pm
Cost: $125 – Must attend all classes For more information or to register, please call 908-735-7334 or ccrane7334@embarqmail.com

Location: Camp Deeny Riback Aquatics School, Flanders
Dates and Times: June 15 – 19, 9am-5pm
Cost: $300 members, $350 guests
For more information or to register, please contact WSI & FIT 973-929-2772 or dmcnamara@jccmetrowest.org.
 
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For information on any of these events, or to learn more about individual membership in ACA or Camp Accreditation, please contact:
Mary Ellen Folsom
ACA New Jersey Executive Director
Phone: 908-238-9900
Toll-free phone: 877-488-2267
executive@ACAcampsnj.org

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