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Wednesday, November 13

-11/13/2024

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Wednesday, November 13

11/13/2024 9:30 AM
EPIC Pre-Conference

General Session -11/13/2024

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EPIC Pre-Conference

11/13/2024 10:30 AM
We’re excited to be launching our inaugural Rocky Mountain EPIC (emerging professionals in camping) pre-conference! This is a chance to connect with other folks new to camping leadership regardless of your position. Start your Rocky Mountain conference feeling like you’ve always been a part of it. We’ll be doing community building, goal-setting, professional development, and helping you get the most out of your conference experience.

Katie Miesle of Outstanding Team

A camp professional since 1994, Katie has found teaching life skills to be the most lasting & meaningful work anyone can do.  The connections provided in her innovative leadership program give people a greater sense of confidence, ownership, and motivation.  In addition to her continuing work as an Outdoor Educator, she does staff development and facilitation work nationally, helping organizations foster community, mentor leaders, & empower staff to change people’s lives through camping.   

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Networking -11/13/2024

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11/13/2024 1:00 PM
Welcome & Opening Keynote

General Session -11/13/2024

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Welcome & Opening Keynote

11/13/2024 2:00 PM
Opening Playnote! Let's put an exclamation point on the 2024 Rocky Mountain Fall Conference! During this “playnote”, we will revisit a time where screens didn't obscure our vision; where human interaction wasn't mediated through posts and qualified by "likes"; where we sat eye-to-eye, connected over the simplest of tools; where friends were made by simply asking, "Want to play?" Join us as we tap into our intra-kindergartener-consciousness and explore the renewed promise of the first teambuilding experience we ever knew - the power of Play! During this “playnote” we will unpack how we can flip our perspective and build upon our conference connections to create lasting networks through purposeful play! Participants will walk away feeling renewed, excited to engage and equipped with interactive activities they can use right away!

Matthew Broda is the Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Endowed Associate Professor of Education and Chair of the Department of Education at The College of Wooster. His expertise spans instructional technology, curriculum design, teacher leadership, and experiential education. He has published and presented extensively on experiential methodologies in teaching and learning, is the co-founder of Switchback Designs, and thoroughly enjoys searching for the perfect stretch of gravel to ride with his wife, Kristin.

Trevor Dunlap is the Executive Director of Nuhop and Co-Founder of Switchback Designs.   Trevor is passionate about experiential learning and loves fostering creative environments where people can succeed through self-discovery and teamwork. His high energy and zeal create a contagious atmosphere of transforming fun where people can develop a new appreciation of themselves and their peers.

Trevor is the co-author of Team Building from the Toy Aisle and Crowdwords: Doing a Lot with a Little and the designer of CrowdCubes, Pathfinder, and Performance Cubed, experiential tools used worldwide. He and his wife Sarah enjoy taking their three children on adventures and can often be found trail running/hiking, skiing, or working the soil in their family garden.

 

Open Space Planning

Hands On -11/13/2024

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Open Space Planning

11/13/2024 3:45 PM
Social & Networking

Networking -11/13/2024

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Social and Networking

11/13/2024 5:15 PM
Dinner

Meal / Break -11/13/2024

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Dinner

11/13/2024 6:30 PM
Thursday, November 14

-11/14/2024

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Thursday, November 14

11/14/2024 7:00 AM
Breakfast

Meal / Break -11/14/2024

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Breakfast

11/14/2024 7:30 AM
Educational Breakout Session 1

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Breakout 1

11/14/2024 9:00 AM
Bridges to Resilience

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Bridges to Resilience: Using the Neuroscience of Stress + Trauma to Support Campers & Staff

11/14/2024 9:00 AM
The needs of young people (campers and staff alike) are shifting in a post-COVID world and with generational differences. Many youth struggle with mental health and a lower tolerance for engaging with challenge and difficulty. As camp leaders, how can we better understand staff and campers' experiences and support them effectively while creating the conditions that encourage resilience and growth?

Jo Linden, founder of Linden Connects Consulting + Facilitation, has been facilitating experiential social-emotional learning since 2011, working in classrooms, ropes courses, and various out-of-school settings with youth and adults. She now supports youth-serving professionals through her consulting business, using experiential & relationship-based strategies to foster resilience & emotional health within their organizations. Jo holds a MS in Teaching, is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, & has advanced her studies in developmental trauma with Dr. Bruce Perry & Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Dan Siegel. Her work focuses on creating healthy organizational cultures that support individuals’ well-being. Outside of her professional life, Jo is passionate about connecting with the natural world, enjoys reading psychology books, & delights in spending time with her mini Aussie, Rosie. 

Coaching as a System: The tools & habits supervisory staff need to support their teams

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Coaching as a System: The tools & habits supervisory staff need to support their teams

11/14/2024 9:00 AM
Camp magic isn't enough. As staff move into leadership and supervisory roles they must be provided the tools and systems to grow as leaders. Management and support are big topics; however, there is one habit that can be adopted that can make all the difference: coaching. In this session we'll go over 7 powerful coaching questions, a systemic way of determining tracking who needs coaching, and a planning model to develop individualized coaching plans.

Jarod Wunneburger (goes by "W") is the Director of Camps and Director of Timberlake (TL), a camp with the Farm and Wilderness Foundation in Plymouth, VT. He has been with TL since 2007 and is TL's first BIPOC mixed-race director. He previously worked for the Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ suicide prevention & crisis intervention), taught special education and middle school math, and was a school administrator in the Bronx and Manhattan. He has an MA in School Leadership from Harvard and an MA in Special Education from St Johns. He's passionate about using the best teacher tools to coach staff and support campers. He sits on the board of an independent school in Vermont and currently training a Samoyed named Atlas to become a therapy dog.

Conservation Tax Credits as an Innovative Fundraising Tool

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Conservation Tax Credits as an Innovative Fundraising Tool

11/14/2024 9:00 AM
Hear from Camp Futures, a Colorado Camp, and a local land trust on Colorado’s innovative fundraising opportunity through Conservation Tax Credits. Learn: (1) how to earn a transferrable tax credit to fund urgent camp needs, (2) how conservation easements help to preserve current and future planned camp uses and open space, (3) the 2024 legislative changes that make the next couple years the best time to earn a tax credit, and (4) the Camp Futures Camper Scholarship program.

Debra Pentz is the founder of Camp Futures. Debra's legal, policy, and educational background led her to work at the intersection of camps, youth development, and Colorado’s great outdoors. She offers free education and consultation to camps interested in exploring the opportunity of earning tax credits. If a camp ultimately decides that earning a tax credit is a good fit, Camp Futures facilitates the credit transfer and is paid by the credit buyer out of the proceeds of the sale. Camp Futures is a proud business member of the American Camp Association and its Rocky Mountain Chapter.

Office Politics: How to Survive a Multi-Generational Office Environment Without Losing Your Cool

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Office Politics: How to Survive a Multi-Generational Office Environment Without Losing Your Cool

11/14/2024 9:00 AM
Navigating office politics- everyone's least favorite topic but an incredibly needed skill. Join the conversation to learn how to work your way through upper management, middle management, entry level, and anything in between. What's the best way to advocate for yourself? How do you get the most out of your budget? What should you say to that coworker who mildly irritates you? Bring your questions, bring your office woes, and let's find solutions.

Shelby Sever, YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming

Shelby comes with 13 years of varied experience. From the plains of Oklahoma to the mountains of Colorado, she has supervised camps in five states. Shelby has a master's degree in Educational Leadership Studies with an Emphasis on College Student Development- so working with summer camp staff is her bread and butter. In her free time, Shelby enjoys reading, writing, and lifting weights. 
 

What is the Best Way to Predict the Future

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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What is the Best Way to Predict the Future? Invent It: Activity Design Pathways!

11/14/2024 9:00 AM
In this capacity-building workshop, you will explore a variety of pathways through experiential activity design, including available materials, intended outcomes, client base, rules/constraints, and even timeframe. To succeed in this challenge, teams will leverage their shared lived experience, including knowledge, strengths, and new-found skills, to engage in the process of ideation, prototyping, playtesting/iteration, and the presentation of a final deliverable activity. The outcome of this workshop is a learned process by which you can embrace the future of experiential activity design to meet your as-yet unseen and unknown problems that will define our industry in the next decade.

Trevor Dunlap & Mathew Broda, Co-Founders of Switchback Designs 

Educational Breakout Session 2

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Breakout 2

11/14/2024 10:30 AM
Managing the Medical

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Managing the Medical

11/14/2024 10:30 AM
Come and learn how we manage the medical side of our camp with a 500 campers and 230 campers per term. We'll share ideas on finding and hiring medical staff, things you can do before summer to make it go more smoothly, how we manage medical time off, dispense and package medications, and more. Bring your questions and tips to share!

Kim Betts, Cheley Colorado Camps 

Kim grew up spending every summer at camp starting at age 8 and was also a CIT, junior counselor, and camp staff for 4 summers in college. She has spent 10 summers on the year-round team at Cheley Colorado Camps, where she is the HR Manager and oversees the medical team. She has spent the other 12 summers of her professional career at two different overnight camps in Virginia serving in a variety of roles from registrar and assistant director to camp medical provider and camp director. She and her husband, Kenny, both work and live at Cheley year-round. They have three children who have been campers and/or camp staff: Brayden (freshman at Montana Tech), Brinley (16) and Bristol (13). Kim is active in ACA serving as Chair of the Local Council of Leaders and a Standards Visitor. She is also active in her community as a middle school Girl Scout troop leader, substitute driver for her local school system, and serves on the board and as the women's ministry coordinator for her church. She is a certified Camp Safety Director.

Risky Business: Decision-making is a trap!

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Risky Business: Decision-making is a trap!

11/14/2024 10:30 AM
Explore critical lessons learned from avalanche science experts (yup, your read that right) concerning decision-making failures and how these insights can be effectively applied within the summer camp sector. Through a comprehensive review of past incidents, we will identify key psychological traps that lead to poor judgment in high-risk environments. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools and frameworks to empower their staff team’s decision-making processes and identify flaws in thought prior to them happening. Join us to bridge the gap between industries and revolutionize how staff approach decisions with confidence and data.

Chris Maddy works at Camp Shady Brook in Deckers, CO and has a passion for developing intentional, outcome-based programming and sharing his love for the outdoors with young people. He has served on the leadership teams of several camps around the nation specializing in a wide array of program opportunities from sailing to rock climbing. Chris's educational background is in Youth Development and he has a commitment to never stop learning. 

Behavior Strategies for Camp

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Behavior Strategies for Camp

11/14/2024 10:31 AM
In this interactive session, we will provide an overview of common camp behavior challenges, such as mood dysregulation, defiance, and difficulties in group dynamics, followed by practical strategies to structure routines, enhance camper engagement, and support staff. We will explore behavior modification techniques, including reinforcing positive behaviors, managing choices, and setting goals with campers. The session will also cover how to support campers facing unique challenges, such as those with incarcerated or deployed parents, and planning with caregivers for campers with documented needs. Participants will engage in brainstorming, small group discussions, and role-playing to apply the concepts learned.
Theresa Early has been a Girl Scout since 1969 and has worked at resident camp in several states, starting as a Unit Counselor in 1980, and moving up to positions including as a CIT director and as an Assistant Camp Director. She has most recently spent the last four years as the Wellness Supervisor at Sky High Ranch Girl Scout Camp in Woodland Park, Colorado. This position oversees the mental health needs of campers and staff.
 
Theresa retired from teaching students with emotional disabilities in a self-contained center setting after 34 years in Fairfax County, Virginia. She holds teaching certification for special education students from K-12 and holds an M.A. in school psychology.
 
During her time as a teacher, she was honored with the National Veterans of Foreign Wars Elementary School Teacher Award in 2017, received the Fairfax County Optimist Club Teacher of Year award in that same year, and was honored with an award from the Mount Vernon Estate for teaching excellence.
Since retiring from teaching in 2019, she has worked as a teacher mentor for new and struggling teachers, has been a liaison for student teachers at the university level, and spends time volunteering in schools. She is currently a co-leader of a Girl Scout troop in Colorado Springs.
 
Theresa feels very strongly that camp can be a pivotal moment for both campers and staff, and that every child should be included as fully as possible in the camp experience, with support provided as needed.
Every Mind Matters Creating Workplaces and Communities Where Every Person Thrives

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Every Mind Matters Creating Workplaces and Communities Where Every Person Thrives

11/14/2024 10:31 AM
This presentation highlights the importance of mental health literacy through personal stories, research, and practical advice. It addresses the stigma surrounding mental health, advocating for inclusivity, diversity, and personal agency as keys to creating lasting change. Participants will learn to build on their strengths, advocate for their needs, and create inclusive educational environments by developing a self-literacy framework and understanding the mental health continuum. This strength-based approach promotes systems that embrace brain diversity, fostering understanding and success in education and communities.
Nora Plambeck is a passionate and personable individual dedicated to empowering others and fostering genuine human connections. With over 15 years of strategic coaching experience and a diverse cultural background, including parenting a teenager with ADHD, she is a respected voice in creating environments where people recognize and harness their inherent worth and unique strengths.
 
Nora specializes in transforming organizational cultures, helping organizations develop empowered teams that celebrate diversity and drive innovation. Her approach integrates strength-based models and positive psychology principles, tailored for both corporate settings and personal development.
Her presentations are impactful and practical, designed to inspire action and promote mental health literacy. Known for her engaging style and actionable strategies, Nora is a favorite among audiences seeking to drive real change in their lives and workplaces.
Tabletop Teambuilding

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Tabletop Teambuilding

11/14/2024 10:31 AM
Discover how to transform limited spaces into dynamic team-building environments with "Tabletop Team Building." This workshop is perfect for anyone who needs to facilitate group activities in confined settings or seeks reliable indoor alternatives. We'll explore a variety of games and initiatives ideal for groups, from youth programs to corporate teams. No prior experience is necessary - just come ready to play and learn. Participants will leave with practical, adaptable strategies for engaging small groups and fostering teamwork, even when space is at a premium. Join us to unlock the potential of every tabletop!

Trevor Dunlap & Mathew Broda, Co-Founders of Switchback Designs 

Lunch & Business Meeting

Meal / Break -11/14/2024

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Lunch & Business Meeting

11/14/2024 11:45 AM
Educational Breakout Session 3

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Breakout 3

11/14/2024 1:30 PM
Classroom Management at Camp?! Behavior management strategies that work, inspired by the classroom

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Classroom Management at Camp?! Behavior management strategies that work, inspired by the classroom

11/14/2024 1:30 PM
We know teachers can hold it down. Teachers regularly wrangle students who struggle to focus, don’t always want to be there, and have individualized needs. While we don’t often see this at camp, we can learn from them. In this session participants will receive a version of Camp Behavior Management 101 that has been used for years at Camp Timberlake. This session teaches behavior management strategies and routines that work in the classroom and are adapted for camp. Best part – campers still will love camp. The session is a mix of strategies that have been used in public and charter schools and is great for current summer staff, those who train summer staff, or those who manage camper behavioral health.

Jarod Wunneburger (goes by "W") is the Director of Camps and Director of Timberlake (TL), a camp with the Farm and Wilderness Foundation in Plymouth, VT. He has been with TL since 2007 and is TL's first BIPOC mixed-race director. He previously worked for the Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ suicide prevention & crisis intervention), taught special education and middle school math, and was a school administrator in the Bronx and Manhattan. He has an MA in School Leadership from Harvard and an MA in Special Education from St Johns. He's passionate about using the best teacher tools to coach staff and support campers. He sits on the board of an independent school in Vermont and currently training a Samoyed named Atlas to become a therapy dog.

Forget flying, why spreadsheets should be your new superpower: A Crash Course of Basics & Beyond.

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Forget flying, why spreadsheets should be your new superpower: A Crash Course of Basics & Beyond.

11/14/2024 1:30 PM
The organized, efficient, powerful, problem solver everyone is afraid of…Spreadsheets. Take your spreadsheet skills from no way to slay in this fun and approachable session. Start by learning the basics of formatting, printing, and functions using Google Sheets. Then level up by applying these skills to problem solve camp scenarios. What is our 8th-grade retention rate? Who can teach Archery on Thursday? What scholarship funds are still available? Leave empowered to take over (or save) the world. *Bring your laptop to this session

Krista White of Sanborn Western Camps

Krista is a long-time camper who has been working in summer camps since she was seventeen years old. Her first summer at High Trails was in 2016 and she returned in 2022 as the year-round In-Camp Program Director. She has held many roles at camp including, Barn Director, Pilates Instructor, Adventure Staff, Art Barn Fairy, Registrar, Program Director and more. Krista graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Recreation Management: Outdoor Experiential Education and a minor in Business. She sits on the Local Council of Leaders for the ACA, Rocky Mountain, as chairperson of the Emerging Professionals In Camping and is an ambassador for the NASA GLOBE Goes to Camp program.

A Method to the Magic

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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A Method to the Magic: A Framework for Helping Staff Understand the Depth of Their Responsibility

11/14/2024 1:31 PM
In this session, attendees will explore how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs connects to camp programming, discussing how different elements of their programs meet various needs. We'll examine how fulfilling each level helps staff and teen campers approach self-actualization, ultimately fostering personal growth and making a difference through camp. This practical training session encourages meaningful discussions and provides valuable ideas for enhancing staff training and camper development.

Jordan Baxter is the Executive Director of YMCA Camp Jackson with the YMCA of Pueblo. Jordan attended Camp Jackson as a camper and began her Y career there in 2013. Over the last 10 years, she has worked at Cheley Colorado Camps and YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya with the Greater Green Bay YMCA and has experience in program design, marketing, operations, resident camp, outdoor education, rentals and retreats, and staff development. She is a working Mom and actually accepted her current Executive Director position and gave birth to her second son in the same month. Her hobbies include sleeping , hiking, and spending time with her family. 

Facilitating Meditation for Campers

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Facilitating Meditation for Campers

11/14/2024 1:31 PM
Youth at camp navigate a complex internal world, they are: at different developmental stages including puberty, away from their families, away from their technology and devices, and engaged in a world of new social situations, often ones that are highly stimulating. Meditation is a tool which helps with emotional regulation, calming the body and mind, making connections between the body / mind / spirit, developing physical and self-awareness, slowing down, noticing thought processes and emotional cycles, and cultivating the senses. Noticing and honoring the natural world can be engaged as a tool to help bring youth into a relaxed and meditative state. The workshop will include the tools of clear blue-sky meditation, developing the senses meditation, and the practice of body grounding.

Noel Galopante is a Two Spirit camp counselor, group facilitator, oil pastel artist, RYT-200 yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and spiritual worker. They have volunteered at Camp Mulberry of The Laurel Foundation, a camp for transgender and gender-diverse youth aged 8-17, for the past 8 years.  Noel is the first generation of their family born in the US, and their lineage comes from Boríken, Puerto Rico, and Lebanon. They are passionate about uplifting youth to be true to themselves and build internal strength and freedom through the practices of meditation, ceremony, and connecting with nature. You can learn more about Noel at www.thesparklepath.com.

From Stress to Success; Strategies for Cultivating Focus and Resilience in the Workplace

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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From Stress to Success; Strategies for Cultivating Focus and Resilience in the Workplace

11/14/2024 1:31 PM
In today’s busy work environment, stress and distractions can impact productivity and well-being. This session will offer practical mindfulness tools to help you stay focused, calm, and energized. You’ll learn breathing techniques, short meditations, and mindset strategies to reduce stress and build resilience. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, you'll gain strategies to improve both your personal and professional life, leading to better productivity, decision-making, and a more balanced workplace experience.

Kelly Friesen is a dedicated meditation and yoga teacher, Reiki, and AcuWellness practitioner with a passion for holistic healing. As a mother of six, she understands the importance of balance and mindfulness in both personal and professional life. With years of experience guiding individuals toward inner peace and well-being, she blends the wisdom of yoga, meditation, energy healing, and wellness practices to help others manage stress, enhance mental clarity, and achieve a deeper connection to themselves.

Educational Breakout Session 4

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Breakout 4

11/14/2024 3:00 PM
Behavioral Interview Tools: Evaluating Our Model One Year Later and How Your Camp Can Benefit

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Behavioral Interview Tools: Evaluating Our Model One Year Later and How Your Camp Can Benefit

11/14/2024 3:01 PM
Tell me about a time you wanted to bolster your interview process to recruit the best candidates for your camp and mission? No need to reinvent the wheel - join us to learn about our behavioral-based interview methodology, the real-time outcomes you could experience for yourself, and our upcoming applications you could be using this season, including the green flag answers we identified and what red flags you should listen for. Learn how to adopt this model with full access to our resources!
Mary is the Resident Camp Director for the Y of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming. In addition to her overnight camp experience, Mary also oversees Teen Programs for her association, serves as a member of the ACA Rocky Mountain LCOL as the EPIC Co-Chair and is a member of the ACA National EPIC Committee. Mary is also a Level 2 Leave No Trace Instructor, a Wilderness-EMT and NREMT.
 
Shelby comes with 12 years of camp and residential experience. From the plains of Oklahoma to the mountains of Colorado, she has supervised at camps in five states. Shelby has a master's degree in Educational Leadership Studies with and Emphasis in College Student Development- so working with summer camp staff is her bread and butter. In her free time, Shelby enjoys reading, writing, and lifting weights.
Innovations in Team Building

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Innovations in Team Building

11/14/2024 3:01 PM
Team building games have been around in their essential form since staff at Project Adventure published the first collection of them in 1977. They’ve become ubiquitous and popular at grade schools, youth organizations, etc. Which means that our campers and staff already know the activities and how to solve them. And the games don’t reflect what groups and individuals need in 2024. We’ll look at what makes an effective team challenge. Then we’ll use tools and props to create original team challenges that include people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds. Come be part of the next 50 years of what’s possible. Game on!
Katie Miesle of Outstanding Team 
 
A camp professional since 1994, Katie has found teaching life skills to be the most lasting & meaningful work anyone can do. The connections provided in her innovative leadership program give people a greater sense of confidence, ownership, and motivation. In addition to her continuing work as an Outdoor Educator, she does staff development work nationally, helping organizations foster community, mentor leaders, & empower staff to change people's lives through camping.

 
Maintenance RoundTable

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Maintenance RoundTable

11/14/2024 3:01 PM
This round table will be for those involved in the facility end of operating a camp. Water / waste-water/ fire mitigation / aging facilities. We all have issues on some level. This round table will be for shared conversation about facility issues.

Winston Marugg, Sonlight Christian Camps

Never far from a hammer, box of equipment, or cup of coffee, Founding Director Winston Marugg is happy to be in his current roles of Property Manager and Backpack Coordinator. After 38 years as Director, he is happy to be wrestling plumbing and electric challenges giving him time for 9-square and hikes with the campers. With his love of the mountains and the adventure they offer, he considers it a privilege to provide the opportunity for wilderness adventure to kids.

Navigating Childcare at Camp for Non-Campers

Concurrent Session -11/14/2024

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Navigating Childcare at Camp for Non-Campers

11/14/2024 3:01 PM
Taking care of non-campers at camp can be tricky! Whether it's your own children or kids of your staff, there are a lot of ways this can be managed creatively. Come hear what has worked for me over 18 summers of having my own kids at camp, as well as how we are managing to care for some of our key staff who come to camp with their families. Bring your own tips and tricks to share!

Kim grew up spending every summer at camp starting at age 8 and was also a CIT, junior counselor, and camp staff for 4 summers in college. She has spent 10 summers on the year-round team at Cheley Colorado Camps, where she is the HR Manger and oversees the medical team. She has spent the other 12 summers of her professional career at two different overnight camps in Virginia serving in a variety of roles from registrar and assistant director to camp medical provider and camp director. She and her husband, Kenny, both work and live at Cheley year-round. They have three children who have been campers and/or camp staff: Brayden (freshman at Montana Tech), Brinley (16) and Bristol (13). Kim is active in ACA serving as Chair of the Local Council of Leaders and a Standards Visitor. She is also active in her community as a middle school Girl Scout troop leader, substitute driver for her local school system, and serves on the board and as the women's ministry coordinator for her church. She is a certified Camp Safety Director.

Exhibit Hall & Dinner with Exhibitors

Networking -11/14/2024

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Exhibit Hall & Dinner

11/14/2024 4:30 PM