Event Sessions

Creative Partnerships in Camp Facility Improvements

Learn how MedCamps of Louisiana has partnered with Louisiana Tech University's School of Design to improve their facilities over the past 9 years. Projects include: Larkin Gibbs Memorial Pavilion, Hero's Launch - A wheelchair accessible canoe and paddleboat launch, Chiasmus - a modified archery and paintball target range, Pisces - a 300ft floating bridge, Peregrine - a zip line launch and treehouse, Stroud Camp Store and Bell Tower - a concession stand and camp merchandise store, Hero's Origin - A multi staged curated entrance into camp, and Mosaic - a Arts & Crafts center. Caleb and Kacie will explain the origins of the partnership, how the partnership functions, and how it might be replicated at other sites.

Session led by Caleb Seney and Kacie Whipple:

Caleb Seney is the Executive Director of MedCamps of Louisiana, Inc - a camping program for children and young adults living with various chronic illnesses and disabilities. Caleb has been Executive Director for 20 summers and has been on staff with MedCamps for 25 summers. Caleb is a 1999 Graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a degree in Business Management. Caleb and his wife Adrian have two daughter, Audrey and Abby, and they make their home in Ruston Louisiana.

Kacie Whipple is the Camp Director for MedCamps of Louisiana. Kacie started her career at MedCamps at age 16 as a Camp Counselor. Kacie served as Camp Counselor for MedCamps from 2010- 2013. In 2014, Kacie started full time with MedCamps as their Volunteer and Events Coordinator. In 2016, Kacie was promoted to Camp Director. Kacie graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in May 2016 with her Bachelors Degree in General Studies with a concentration in Social Science, a minor in History, and a minor in Psychology. In 2019, Kacie graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with her Masters Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management. Kacie lives in Monroe Louisiana with her husband Patrick.

THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE LIVE, A RECORDED LINK WILL BE ADDED. PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER LIVE SESSION.

Property Management Hunting Policy

Developing a hunting program as a component of your Forestry Management Plan. Do you need one? Why and How?

This session is led by Carl "Rocky" Wargo: I have worked in camping and outdoor recreation since 2001. I have served in my current role as Executive Director at YMCA Camp Y-Noah since 2015.

Drawing from a recent webinar featuring esteemed guest speakers David Phillip and Leesa Carter-Jones, we'll delve into strategies and resources for funding camp sustainability initiatives. Learn how to secure funding from diverse sources, leverage grants, and access valuable resources to propel your camp towards a more sustainable future. Discover the key takeaways and insights from our webinar that will empower you to take meaningful action and ensure a greener tomorrow for your camp.

Session led by Danny Sudman: Danny is the founder of Green Camps, is a dedicated leader in environmental education and sustainable development in the camp community. His journey began at YMCA Camp Hanes and continued with significant roles at Catalina Island Camps and the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program. With over 20 years in the camp industry, including extensive experience in ropes course training and facilitation, Danny excels in empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. As Executive Director of Green Camps, he drives sustainable practices in camps, blending his passion for the environment with innovative educational strategies.