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Land Acknowledgment

-10/24/2023

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Land Acknowledgment

10/24/2023 11:00 AM

ACA Virtual Event Land Acknowledgement

Sponsor Gallery

-10/24/2023

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Sponsor Gallery

10/24/2023 11:30 AM

Thank you to our AMAZING sponors!

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Tuesday

-10/24/2023

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Tuesday

10/24/2023 11:45 AM
Registration

-10/24/2023

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Registration

10/24/2023 12:00 PM

Registration open from 12:00-3:00 PM

New Comer's Orientation

-10/24/2023

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New Comer's Orientation

10/24/2023 2:45 PM

New Comer's Orientation

First time at the conference? Join us for New Comer's Orientation.

Location: Gondolier & Canaletto

Welcome and Opening Keynote

-10/24/2023

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Welcome and Opening Keynote

10/24/2023 3:15 PM

Opening Keynote: Where does the Soup go? Lessons Learned From an Anxious Kid at Camp 

I was given a gift when my son attended camp for the first time, that gift came in the form of tears, fear, and overwhelming anxiety. It was a heart-wrenching experience to see my favorite place in the world be so hard for him to experience. What about camp was making it so hard? How can I fix this? His answers fundamentally changed the way that my team and I now approach the camp. Join us as we work through his anxiety and learn the answer to the question Where does the soup go?

 

Amanda Wahle is a University of Maryland Extension faculty member with 17 years of experience in 4-H Youth Development. She serves as the 4-H Youth Development Specialist in Environmental Science. Her program work and research focus on leadership development, camping, shooting sports, diversity and Inclusion, mental health, environmental science, and community service. Amanda is a National Certified Counselor, and her prior experience includes working as a mental health counselor in Baltimore City Schools and a special education behavioral specialist in Washington, DC schools. She has a B.A. degree in Psychology and a M.S. degree in Applied Psychology. Amanda has led more than 200 interactive, hands-on presentations at regional, state, national, and international events.

Session Location: Wakefield A/B

State Meetings

-10/24/2023

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State Meetings

10/24/2023 4:45 PM

Find your state and join in for the state meeting to get updates!

North Carolina: Gondolier & Canaletto

South Carolina: Torcello

Georgia: Sorrento

Florida: Venezia

Puerto Rico & Other States: Lido

Networking & Evening Social!

-10/24/2023

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Networking & Evening Social!

10/24/2023 6:00 PM
Wednesday

-10/25/2023

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Wednesday

10/25/2023 7:00 AM
Affinity Group Breakfast

-10/25/2023

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Affinity Group Breakfast

10/25/2023 8:00 AM

You Are Invited!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Within the ACA, Southeastern local office, we are committed to fostering an environment where camp professionals from all walks of life – regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, identities, or abilities – can come together to connect, discover ACA opportunities, and build meaningful relationships within the broader ACA community. If you identify as a member of the Black, Brown, Indigenous, Person of Color communities, the LGBTQ+ community, or as an individual who is differently abled or has a disability, we extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to you. Join us for a free Affinity Group Breakfast Meetup on Wednesday, October 25th at 8:00 AM. Your presence and unique perspectives are highly valued, and we look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you.

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Breakout Session 1

-10/25/2023

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Breakout Session 1

10/25/2023 9:00 AM
Can You Help Me, Help Me?

-10/25/2023

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Can You Help Me, Help Me?

10/25/2023 9:00 AM

Can You Help Me, Help Me?

Helping oneself begins with knowing oneself – and that can be a challenge. Life is so fast-paced that we’re lucky if we “have” the time to sit and just be. At least, this is what
we often tell ourselves. However, making and taking the time to get to know ourselves can lead to greater growth and happier living. It all begins with self-awareness. This
internal mindfulness is an intentional process that requires recognition, reflection, and a response – and practice. These phases of self-awareness comprise self-care, which requires intentionality and even practice. Ideas and activities to help others help themselves will be integral to this session.

Session led by Deb Jordan-Deb is a professional educator who has been teaching and conducting training workshops for a variety of organizations for over 35 years. She has made over 150 presentations at the local, state, national, and international levels as well as written textbooks. Deb's focus is on all things human - relationships, behaviors, thoughts, and
attitudes. She has presented on topics related to leadership and followership; group dynamics; diversity, equity, and inclusion; staffing; program evaluation; and ethics. Deb
is active in service to professional associations such as the American Camp Association and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Session Location: Gondolier & Canaletto

Oh No, the "B" Word

-10/25/2023

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Oh No, the "B" Word

10/25/2023 9:00 AM

Oh No, the "B" Word

Continuation of the first presentation in 2021. The presentation will examine and explore the behavioral issues that camp's face in this post-pandemic camp world. We
will identify, discuss, and develop strategies for anxiety, frustration, bullying, acute missing home, and other behavioral issues. Let's talk about what we are facing and
where we are going.

Session led by Cory Greene-Cory Greene- Camp Director of Talisman Summer Camp, a special needs summer camp that serves children and young adults with Autism and ADHD. I have served at Talisman Summer Camp since 2013 and have been the Camp Director since 2020. Previously, I was in Special Education for Buncombe County Schools for 8 years and
was also the Program Director at Eckerd Youth Alternatives, an outdoor wilderness therapy program for court ordered youth.

Session Location: Torcello

Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Harassment at Camp

-10/25/2023

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Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Harassment at Camp

10/25/2023 9:00 AM

Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Harassment at Camp

Have a nagging concern of child sexual abuse happening at your camp? Based on child sexual abuse statistics, that would be reasonable. Join Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW,
child sexual abuse prevention expert, for a lively discussion on easily implemented steps to strengthen your camp against the threat of all types of sexual abuse, including
camper on camper. Topics covered will include tips on screening of staff during the interview process; creation of a Camper Advocate Team; how to coach counselors on creating a culture of safety in their cabin – using scripts; building resiliency and professionalism without creating increased fear and anxiety.

Session led by Cherie Benjoseph-Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW is a subject matter expert in the field of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention. She has practiced social work since 1989. After receiving her MSW at Boston University, she worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in multiple school and non-profit settings in the Northeast and the state of Florida. In 2009 she founded KidSafe Foundation, a non-profit focused on child sexual abuse primary prevention. Cherie grounds her work in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention using a public health model. She is convinced that educating children and those who live or work with children about child sexual abuse and trauma prevention will strengthen families and protect kids, breaking the cycle of abuse. Presently, as Director of National Outreach and Education for the Center for Child Counseling, Cherie works with national and local leaders to define and improve the ever-changing issues around protecting children from harm. For more than a decade, she has presented nationally at conferences and symposiums. She loves to have conversations about how to talk with kids about personal safety, and she believes a safe society—free from child sexual abuse and exploitation—is attainable. Through Cherie’s leadership, several state-of- the-art programs have been created including Stay KidSafe!™, a personal safety curriculum for children, and CampSafe®, an online training program for camp staff. Cherie serves on the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. She is a mom of two (grown and flown). She enjoys qigong, working with clay, travel, and time with her family when she’s not out advocating for the safety of all children.

Session Location: Venezia

Summer Food Service: When to Hire a Pro and When and How to DIY

-10/25/2023

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Summer Food Service: When to Hire a Pro and When and How to DIY

10/25/2023 9:00 AM

Summer Food Service: When to Hire a Pro and When and How to DIY

Summer camp food service is one of the most important aspects for every sleep away camp. During this session, we will review some tips on how to hire and retain chefs
and cooks year after year. We will also review menu creation and planning on how to incorporate special diets while finding the best food purveyors to keep your budget
under control. This presentation will also weigh the pros and cons to hiring a professional food service vendor and whether or not hiring a company is right for your camp.

Session led by:Marla Gebaide has been with Tastebuds Food Service since 2018. Her primary focus is to ensure that camps get quality service that includes from scratch cooking, fresh ingredients, and also brings in an inclusive special diets menu. With a team of culinary professionals that have decades of experience, she works to keep kids fueled with great food, and helps relieve directors from having to jump into the kitchen.

Chris Gebaide has been working in camp kitchens for over 15 years. His expertise in this field helps him to manage teams and handle high volume cooking while
maintaining excellent flavor. Chris' knowledge of how kitchen management also helps him to control cost and limiting food waste. He also has extensive knowledge of special
diets, which gives camp directors peace of mind. During his tenure, Chris has worked in Kosher camps, Scouts Camps and private camps.

Session Location: Sorrento

Too Much To Do: Making Staff Training More Efficient

-10/25/2023

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Too Much To Do: Making Staff Training More Efficient

10/25/2023 9:00 AM

Too Much To Do: Making Staff Training More Efficient

There's never enough time for staff training, ever. During this action-packed session, hear several strategies for designing an effective and efficient staff training, no matter how many minutes you have to train camp staff. Learn a process for prioritizing what to include during your pre-camp trainings as well as how to simultaneously make training more useful for returning staff. Ready to update your training and enjoy facilitating again? Join in and be ready to take notes, reflect, and even play a little bit too.

Session led by our closing Keynote Ruby Compton: Ruby Compton has spent over fifteen years working in the outdoor industry in summer camps and environmental education programming. Ruby focuses her work around guiding folks to foster connections with nature, design intentional staff trainings, and practice setting boundaries. She is also passionate about the Blue Ridge mountains of Western North Carolina where she resides and where there is an outdoor adventure for any weather condition. She is the Chief Exploration Officer for her company Ruby Outdoors which is an organization designed to help busy professionals be more present and confident outside. Ruby is, above all else, an educator. She believes that summer camp offers a unique opportunity to reflect, grow, and, of course, learn.

Session Location: Lido

Exhibit Hall & Coffee Break

-10/25/2023

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Exhibit Hall & Coffee Break

10/25/2023 10:15 AM

Visit Wakefield C to check out our Exhibit Hall and grab a cup of coffee or tea!

Breakout Session 2

-10/25/2023

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Breakout Session 2

10/25/2023 10:45 AM
Non-Traditional Staff at Camp: You Can Go Back, Even When You Stop Directing!

-10/25/2023

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Non-Traditional Staff at Camp: You Can Go Back, Even When You Stop Directing!

10/25/2023 10:45 AM

Non-Traditional Staff at Camp: You Can Go Back, Even When You Stop Directing!

Join this panel discussion to gain insight from former year round camp professionals who had various seasonal roles at camp this past summer. Share their joys and challenges through their stories and mistakes. Join in the collective brainstorming about how to recruit and support non-traditional staff (former staff, alumni, local retirees, etc.) to provide productive contributions to your camp. We don’t have all the answers, but had meaningful summers and think there are others out there ready to contribute in the camp setting.

Session led by Mary Jane Mehberg- Mary Jane Meherg is a retired teacher, former camp professional who currently teaches part time in a private school. This past summer she assisted in a junior camp program, drove the bus, helped with the horses, opening and closing day as well as the office at night.

Gwynn Powell- Gwynn Powell is an (almost retired) faculty member at Clemson University in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. This past summer, she
was a naturalist at Camp Kiwanis and currently is a lifeguard at the YMCA.

Session Location: Lido

Please Sign Here: The Contracts that Bind Us

-10/25/2023

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Please Sign Here: The Contracts that Bind Us

10/25/2023 10:45 AM

Please Sign Here: The Contracts that Bind Us

This is a highly-engaging session about the contracts that govern our relationships with parents, vendors, retreat groups, and staff. What key provisions should these
agreements contain? What are the main considerations when evaluating the strength of our contracts? What are the downsides of reusing contracts that we "borrow" from other camps? Drawing on the speaker’s extensive experience drafting a wide range of contracts for camps, this session will explore best practices for the many agreements camps use to define their commercial relationships.

Session led by Isaac Mamysky- Isaac Mamaysky is Partner in Potomac Law Group, where he started a practice team focused on the camp industry. He and his law partners regularly represent day and overnight camps in a wide range of legal matters. In addition to his law practice, Isaac is the founder and executive director of a large ACA-accredited overnight camp in Wayne County, PA. He is also a cofounder and chief legal officer of QuantStreet Capital, a portfolio management firm that offers investing and financial advising services to camps and camp professionals. By working at the intersection of camp, law, and finance, Isaac brings a unique perspective to helping camps with their legal needs.

Session Location: Gondolier & Canaletto

Taking a Gamble with Staff Orientation

-10/25/2023

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Taking a Gamble with Staff Orientation

10/25/2023 10:45 AM

Taking a Gamble with Staff Orientation

Hey, we are camp professionals… we all know that! In a room full of collective knowledge and wisdom, let’s come together and collectively increase the odds of a powerful, energizing start to getting ready for our campers by putting a new spin on things and raising the stakes. We will double down on breaking the ice and gathering together to share activities and narratives on improving staff training. You’ll hit the jackpot with new, fresh ideas to bring back to your program. Be ready to move around and enjoy!

Session led by Kat Shreve:Just minutes after the Shreve family’s station wagon arrived at Camp Meadowlea in Bridgeport, WV Kat’s career path in camp began. Since then, Kat has worked for Project Adventure as a facilitator and developed environmental education programs at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Additionally, in her 30 plus years in camp, Kat has directed
the Athens YWCO Camp for Girls, Girl Scout Camp Meriwether, YMCA Camp Colman in the Seattle area, and the two Girl Scout Camps operated by the Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia: Camp Pamunkey Ridge and Camp Kittamaqund. As an active member of the American Camp Association (ACA), Kat serves as an Accreditation Visitor and Instructor Trainer. During her tenure with ACA, Kat has served as the Education Director for ACA and has volunteered on a local level for several years with the Southeastern Region Board of Directors and on the LCOL of the Evergreen Region. Kat has spoken at several youth professional gatherings from camp professionals to recreation professionals to educators. She was on the writing team for two books, Creating Positive Youth Outcomes and Designing Quality Youth Program. Kat graduated from the Recreation & Leisure Studies program at the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Education. In 2007, Kat was honored as the University of Georgia College of Education Professional Alumni of the Year. The ACA awarded Kat
the National Service Award celebrating her work volunteering for both multiple ACA regions and on the national level. She is a current member of the ACA National Awards Committee and serves on the Editorial Advisory Committee as both a frequent contributor and reviewer of content of Camping Magazine. Most recently, she was inducted into the Pioneers in Camping, an honor society of camp professionals who have worked in the field for 30 years.

Session Location:Venezia

The Parent Seminar-"How to Take Camp Home"

-10/25/2023

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The Parent Seminar-"How to Take Camp Home"

10/25/2023 10:45 AM

The Parent Seminar-"How to Take Camp Home"

Our campers have an amazing and worthwhile experience at our camps. The learned skills, make friends, and experience an environment they cannot get at home. Let's inform our parents and families, so they can use these skills at home and take camp home.

Session led by Cory Greene- The current Camp Director of Talisman Summer Camp, a special needs summer camp that serves children and young adults with Autism and ADHD. He has been the Camp Director for the past 4 years and with Talisman Summer Camp since 2013. Previously, Cory worked in Special Education in Buncombe County Schools and was Program Director of Eckerd Youth Alternatives, a outdoor wilderness therapy program for court ordered youth.

Session Location: Torcello

Things I learned at Day Camp that I wish I knew When I Ran Sleep Away Camps

-10/25/2023

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Things I learned at Day Camp that I wish I knew When I Ran Sleep Away Camps

10/25/2023 10:45 AM

Things I learned at Day Camp that I wish I knew When I Ran Sleep Away Camps

“It’s Just a Day Camp.” There seems to be hierarchy in Camping, with large sleep away camps on top, and small day camps in urban centers at the bottom. I played a
role in reinforcing this idea. I thought to work at a sleep away camp was better. But now having run both I realize I was wrong. With more competition, more parent interactions, less space and often smaller budgets Day Camps seem to deal with so much of camping’s down side, with little of the upside, and yet as we have emerged from Covid they have learned and adapted much faster, and seem to have bounced back quicker that sleep away camps. Learn what the last 5 years has taught me about hiring, and retaining staff. Camper and staff mental health, Parent interactions and communication and how this can help all camps grow.

Session led by Dave Boyle- With over 25 years of Camping experience Dave Boyle is a transformational leader with a proven record of revitalizing struggling programs through strategic vision and structural change. His unique approach harnesses data to analysis the experience of Campers, Parents and Staff, and optimize each in order to build a complete Camp experience that increases staff and camper retention, builds brand loyalty while reducing costs.

Session Location: Sorrento

Luncheon & LCOL Announcements

-10/25/2023

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Luncheon & LCOL Announcements

10/25/2023 12:00 PM

The luncheon will be in Wakefield A/B.

Exhibit Hall!

-10/25/2023

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Exhibit Hall

10/25/2023 1:00 PM

Visit Wakefield C to check out the Exhibit Hall!

Breakout Session 3

-10/25/2023

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Breakout Session 3

10/25/2023 1:45 PM
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Teen Leadership Training at Summer Camp

-10/25/2023

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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Teen Leadership Training at Summer Camp

10/25/2023 1:45 PM

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Teen Leadership Training at Summer Camp

In today's ever-changing world, cultivating leadership skills in teenagers is paramount to shaping a brighter future. This interactive session will delve into the transformative
benefits of Teen Leadership Training within the context of a summer camp environment. Through a dynamic blend of discussions, and deep diver into Camp Kiwanis's LINK Program (Leaders In Natures Kingdom) attendees will gain insights into how harnessing the potential of young leaders can bring about positive change in both camp communities and beyond.
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of how teen leadership training at summer camp lays the foundation for resilient, compassionate, and visionary leaders who will
shape the future with purpose and passion. Attendees will leave inspired to invest in the next generation of leaders and equipped with actionable strategies for implementing effective teen leadership programs.

Session led by Carly Robinson- Carly Robinson has almost three decades of experiences in the natural resources & outdoor recreation field. She obtained her undergrad in Education from Auburn University, and M.Ed. in Rec & Leisure Studies from UGA. Carly’s experiences include school teacher, park ranger, adventure trip leader, bus driver and much history with the hotel and restaurant industries. These skills and diverse adventures trained her for her current position (and dream job) as the Camp Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Camp Kiwanis in Danielsville, GA, for the last 14 years.

Session Location: Torcello

Field Trips: Your Wide-Open Risk + Liability for Your Campers

-10/25/2023

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Field Trips: Your Wide-Open Risk + Liability for Your Campers

10/25/2023 1:45 PM

Field Trips: Your Wide-Open Risk + Liability for Your Campers

This is not just about bus drivers, bus safety and counselor driving behaviors. This is also about lost kids, parental abduction, AMBER alerts, sexual predators, searching at far-off venues, enlisting aid from local security officers and police officers, medical emergencies, hazing, bullying, command, control and communications—a long list of threats to which you have delivered/exposed your campers and staff. This presentation will explore those risks for which your camp needs to plan and train.

Session led by Bo Mitchell. Bo was a Police Commissioner of Wilton, CT for 16 years. He retired to found 911 Consulting which creates emergency, disaster recovery, business continuity, crisis communications and pandemic plans, plus training and exercises for organizations like GE HQ, Hyatt HQ, H&R Block HQ, MasterCard HQ, four colleges and universities plus 25 secondary schools. He serves clients headquartered from Boston to LA working in their facilities from London to San Francisco. Bo has earned 22 certifications in homeland security, emergency management, disaster recovery, business continuity, safety and security. He also serves as an expert in landmark court cases nationally.

Session Location: Venezia 

I'm So Lost. Who Has the Compass?

-10/25/2023

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I'm So Lost. Who Has the Compass?

10/25/2023 1:45 PM

I'm So Lost. Who Has the Compass?

We hire staff because we saw something in them – a spark, a passion, a desire to learn – all elements of what helps someone to grow in personal leadership. Yet, the staff we hire may not see those same traits in themselves – at least not yet. This can result in feelings of being lost when they first come to camp. And what do we do when we feel lost? We look for the person with the compass – typically senior staff. In their roles, senior staff have fantastic opportunities to observe, model, speak with, and serve as a guide for newer staff members. Being intentional in how we guide staff into emerging leaders can add tremendous value to everyone involved in the camp experience. Come learn how you can be the compass to support staff in becoming stronger leaders!

Session led by Deb Jordan- Deb is a professional educator who has been teaching and conducting training workshops for a variety of organizations for over 35 years. She has made over 150 presentations at the local, state, national, and international levels as well as written textbooks on leadership and programming. Deb's focus is on all things human - relationships, behaviors, thoughts, and attitudes. She has presented on topics related to leadership and followership; group dynamics; diversity, equity, and inclusion; staffing; program evaluation; and ethics. Deb is active in service to professional associations such as the American Camp Association and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Session Location: Sorrento

It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt

-10/25/2023

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It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt

10/25/2023 1:45 PM

It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt

This common phrase that many of us have heard or even say often comes to mind when thinking about camp risk management. Risk Management can be heavy, but what better way to navigate these questions than through Fun and Games?  Let’s have some hands-on fun using a variety of games to remind us of the top 8 things to consider when making risk management decisions. We will laugh, learn, discuss, and reflect as a group on techniques that have worked well, and things that still feel challenging. Then we will all walk away with FUN & GAMES that can be used directly in staff training to help strengthen our risk management teams. 

Session led by Opening Keynote Amanda Wahle- Amanda Wahle is a University of Maryland Extension faculty member with 17 years of experience in 4-H Youth Development. She serves as the 4-H Youth Development Specialist in Environmental Science. Her program work and research focus on leadership development, camping, shooting sports, diversity and Inclusion, mental health, environmental science, and community service. Amanda is a National Certified Counselor, and her prior experience includes working as a mental health counselor in Baltimore City Schools and a special education behavioral specialist in Washington, DC schools. She has a B.A. degree in Psychology and a M.S. degree in Applied Psychology. Amanda has led more than 200 interactive, hands-on presentations at regional, state, national, and international events.

Session Location: Lido

Let's Talk Law: Legal Questions Answered

-10/25/2023

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Let's Talk Law: Legal Questions Answered

10/25/2023 1:45 PM

Let's Talk Law: Legal Questions Answered

As we plan for each summer, camp professionals run into daily legal questions: Should we update our contracts with families? Should parents sign a waiver? What are our obligations when a camper or staff member asks for medical accommodations? What are best practices for hiring? The list goes on and on. This session provides an open forum to discuss your legal questions with Isaac Mamaysky, the founder/director of a large overnight camp and partner in Potomac Law Group, which has a practice team dedicated to the camp industry.

Session led by Isaac Mamaysky-Isaac Mamaysky is Partner in Potomac Law Group, where he started a practice team focused on the camp industry. He and his law partners regularly represent day and overnight camps in a wide range of legal matters. In addition to his law practice, Isaac is the founder and executive director of a large ACA-accredited overnight camp in Wayne County, PA. He is also a cofounder and chief legal officer of QuantStreet Capital, a portfolio management firm that offers investing and financial advising services to camps and camp professionals. By working at the intersection of camp, law, and finance, Isaac brings a unique perspective to helping camps with their legal needs.

Session Location: Gondolier & Canaletto

Exhibit Hall & Snack Break

-10/25/2023

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Exhibit Hall & Snack Break

10/25/2023 3:00 PM

Come grab a snack and checkout the Exhibit hall in Wakefield C.

Breakout Session 4

-10/25/2023

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Breakout Session 4

10/25/2023 4:00 PM
Crisis Communications: Always Acknowledged, Never Planned or Trained

-10/25/2023

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Crisis Communications: Always Acknowledged, Never Planned or Trained

10/25/2023 4:00 PM

In Your Post-Virus Workplace: Crisis Communications: Always Acknowledged, Never Planned or Trained

COVID 19 taught us that all the crisis plans your workplace is supposed to have require crisis communications with internal and external audiences. Yet most employers have not planned, trained, drilled or exercised these important procedures and systems—and the people who run them—ever or on a regular basis for emergency, disaster recovery, business continuity, pandemic or crisis media plans. As COVID 19 and Sandy Hook proved, your management can do this right and protect the brand; or do this wrong and all get fired. Crisis communications cut across all your plans. This presentation employs case histories that will focus on the tactical and strategic communications that are required by law; mandated by standards and best practices; as well those that can save your job when an emergency strikes.

Session led by Bo Mitchell- Bo Mitchell was Police Commissioner of Wilton, CT for 16 years. He retired to found 911 Consulting which creates emergency, disaster recovery, business continuity, crisis communications and pandemic plans, plus training and exercises for organizations like GE HQ, Hyatt HQ, H&R Block HQ, MasterCard HQ, four colleges and universities plus 25 secondary schools. He serves clients headquartered from Boston to LA working in their facilities from London to San Francisco. Bo has earned 22 certifications in
homeland security, emergency management, disaster recovery, business continuity, safety and security. He also serves as an expert in landmark court cases nationally.

Session Location: Venezia

 

P.R.O.F.I.T. Behavior Management for Camp

-10/25/2023

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P.R.O.F.I.T. Behavior Management for Camp

10/25/2023 4:00 PM

P.R.O.F.I.T. Behavior Management for Camp

Have you ever wondered how you could P.R.O.F.I.T. from behavior management? In this session, you will learn how to apply the acronym P.R.O.F.I.T. to the camp setting. You will develop an understanding of how to give specific and meaningful feedback to improve a camper or staff member's behavior. You will be introduced to scenarios and participate in discussions to help prepare you for what you might face and appropriate responses in a camp setting.

Session led by Melinda Majava-Melinda Majava grew up in the camping world: first as a camper, then an intern, then counselor, then joined the leadership team, and finally she became a camp director. She was a teacher for 5 years before she became an Outdoor Program Manager for Girl Scouts where she oversaw all weekend troop camping, encampments, equestrian events, council programming, and summer camp operations. She is passionate about behavior management in the camp setting and giving each child the best camp experience possible. 

Amanda French-Amanda French has been a teacher for 6 years all at Groveland Elementary, a Title 1 school in Lake County, FL. As a teacher in a Title 1 school she has taught in an
inclusion classroom with students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and behavior disorders. She has become Groveland's behavioral management guru, delivering training the entire staff each year. She works weekends as a camp host at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida's Camp Wildwood and recently bravely embarked into the world of summer camp!

Session Location: Lido