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03/08/2022 11:00 AM
Opening Keynote with Katie Johnson

General Session -3/8/2022

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What’s Going On Over There?!? Strategies to Prevent Peer-to-Peer Abuse

03/08/2022 11:30 AM

How many times have your staff looked over at a group of campers and wondered “what is going on over there?” Probably more than once. And finding the answer to that question—as well as knowing what to do about it—is a critical component of camp safety. Bullying, hazing, and physical or sexual abuse between campers has long-lasting effects for all campers involved. And it is not tolerated by parents or the society at large. Yet in the past 5 years, there has been a significant increase in both the frequency (how often) and severity (financial and emotional damages) of such incidents.

Katie Johnson, Senior Consultant, The Redwoods Group

Katie Johnson has spent 20+ years as youth development professional working with both resident & day camp programs, including 8 years with the American Camp Association. Katie joined The Redwoods Group in 2016 as a Risk Consultant  where she is sharing her professional experiences to help camps and youth serving organizations provide safe environments and programs for children and families.

Hallway Chat - Casual Camps on Campus Chats with Keshia Williams

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Casual Camps on Campus Chats with Keshia Williams

03/08/2022 12:45 PM
Balancing Risk & Reality: Camps on Campus and Other Non-Traditional Spaces with

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Balancing Risk & Reality: Camps on Campus and Other Non-Traditional Spaces

03/08/2022 1:30 PM
What is(n’t) a camp? As out-of-school-time experiences for youth diversify, policies and procedures struggle to catch up. Youth participants want and need opportunities to explore and try new things, and camp professionals need to protect their organization and themselves from risk. Join researchers & practitioners from Clemson’s Pre-Collegiate Programs Office to discuss how to balance risk and reality in settings beyond “a cabin in the woods.”

Greg Linke, Clemson University

Greg is the Director of the Pre-collegiate Programs Office at Clemson University. In this role, his office identifies and manages the risks associated with the care and supervision of non-student minors who participate in programs and activities affiliated with the University. They advise program directors on best practices in order to minimize risk and maintain a healthy, safe environment for participants.

Katie Thurson

Katie (she/her) is a Ph.D. student at Clemson University, studying data science & diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in youth programs. She works with the Pre-Collegiate Programs Office as a graduate assistant and volunteers with ACA at the regional and national levels.

Hallway Chat - ​Introduction to Situational Leadership

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​Introduction to Situational Leadership with Sandy Weaver

03/08/2022 2:45 PM
Situational leadership a flexible leadership model that allows a leader to adapt their style to the current environment, the needs of the organization, and people they lead. This session will provide an overview of the model as well as the specific styles used with different developmental models. Specific examples will be provided as well as tools that can be used in the process. You don’t need to be a supervisor to attend this session. Leadership can happen anywhere within the organizational structure.

Sandy Weaver, Penn State University

Sandy Weaver is the Manager of Youth Program Compliance at Penn State University. Her position is in the Office of Ethics and Compliance. She is responsible for coordinating compliance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law and university policies that impact employees, volunteers, and minors who participate in a variety of university youth programs across the Commonwealth.  Sandy earned her B.S. in Secondary Education from Mansfield University of PA and her M.S. in Psychology from Shippensburg University of PA. She is a member of the American Camp Association’s National Standards Commission and the Camps on Campus Advisory Board, and a founding member of the Higher Education Protection Network.

**This session was not recorded.  Sandy is eager to answer questions you might have regarding the topic and presentation.  Her contact information is included in the handout.

Hallway Chat - Casual Camps on Campus Chats with Elliott Fraughton

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Casual Camps on Campus Chats with Elliott Fraughton

03/08/2022 2:45 PM
Day 2 Welcome & Conference Highlights

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Day 2 Welcome & Conference Highlights

03/09/2022 11:45 AM
Join the conference committee and debrief the previous day. What are some takeaways from yesterday? What is something you are hoping to discuss today?
Hallway Chat -Casual Camps on Campus Chats with Starr Sanders

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Camps on Campus Chats with Starr Sanders

03/09/2022 12:15 PM

What keeps you up at night?  An open discussion on issues and concerns that can be discussed with others to offer possible solutions.

Hallway Chat - Staff Screening Practices that Promote Youth Safety with Dave Chupak

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Staff Screening Practices that Promote Youth Safety with Dave Chupak

03/09/2022 12:15 PM
Screening applicants who are interested in working with youth can look different across youth-serving camps and organizations. Considering the evolving landscape of hiring new employees and the shortage of staff that many organizations are experiencing, consistent applicant screening practices are increasingly important. In this session, we will have an exercise related to staff selection, and we will discuss effective applicant screening strategies to promote a safe learning environment.

David Chupak

David Chupak is the Director of Youth Programs: Registration, Safety Assurance, and Education at Michigan State University, a role for which he was appointed in November 2017. In his role, David is responsible for promoting compliance of the youth programs at MSU with the University’s operational requirements for conducting youth programs, training and developing Youth Program directors, and communicating relevant MSU policies, best practices, and tools to MSU Youth Program directors. David earned his B.S.Ed. in Integrated Language Arts from Kent State University and his M.A.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration from at Michigan State University. Currently, David is pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education at Michigan State University.

 

Immunization Requirements, Policies & Best Practices at Camp

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Immunization Requirements, Policies & Best Practices at Camp

03/09/2022 1:00 PM
In this session, Dr. Michael Ambrose will share the latest updates from the 2021 study, A Survey of Camp Leadership to Assess Immunization Requirements, Policies, and Practices in a National Cohort of Summer Camps published in JAMA Pediatrics. Michael will also review best practices for creating and implementing a comprehensive immunization policy at camp. Starr Sanders will share her firsthand experience managing an outbreak, what she wishes she had known, and how to implement a vaccination policy for Camps on Campus. Michael and Starr will cover the importance of eliminating nonmedical vaccine exemptions at camp, from both a perspective of health and safety and of risk management and liability. Starr Sanders, a retired police officer, is the Protection of Minors Coordinator at UNC-Chapel Hill. There, she oversees the safety of over 140,000 minors on campus per year. She has previous experience working to promote school safety and training for school personnel, parents and communities. Starr holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from University of Louisiana-Lafayette and a Master of Public Administration degree from Florida International University.

Dr. Michael Ambrose, Founder/CEO of CampDoc

Dr. Ambrose earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School, completed a Pediatrics residency at the UM C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, and is a board-certified pediatrician. As an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Ambrose has published and presented studies on school and camp health at conferences for the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine, the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, and Pediatric Academic Societies.

Starr Sanders

Starr Sanders, a retired police officer, is the Protection of Minors Coordinator at UNC-Chapel Hill. There, she oversees the safety of over 140,000 minors on campus per year. She has previous experience working to promote school safety and training for school personnel, parents and communities. Starr holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from University of Louisiana-Lafayette and a Master of Public Administration degree from Florida International University.

Closing Session with Tim Huchton

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Closing Session with Tim Huchton

03/09/2022 2:00 PM

Tim Huchton, President/CEO Mo-Ranch

Tim has spent his career working in the camp and conference center industry. Prior to taking the helm at Mo-Ranch he worked for the American Camp Association in various roles, most recently he oversaw the work associated with Camps on Campus. Tim has completed his Certificate of Fund-Raising Management from Indiana University and the Fund-Raising School. Tim is currently engaged in a capital campaign for Mo-Ranch to expand the summer camp operations. Tim prefers jellies over jams.