NE Strengthening Your Camp Aquatics in 2026

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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM   Export to iCalendar Eastern Standard Time

Running a camp aquatics program in the 21st century requires more than traditional lifeguard skills

it demands adaptable leadership, modern training approaches, and critical thinking skills. It also requires honest reflection: Has your camp avoided aquatics incidents because of intentional systems and preparation, or simply because you’ve been lucky so far?

In this webinar, Katie Johnson from Chalmers Camp Insurance will facilitate a panel of camp directors, waterfront managers, and aquatics safety specialists, who will share real world lessons and up to date practices for 2026. Together, we will explore how to build and support a rescue ready team, integrate meaningful in service training throughout the season, and navigate evolving expectations around supervision, preparedness, and staff development.

Panelists include: Sarah Mackie Weeman (Smackie) from YMCA Camp Huckins; Dakota Brichetto from Camp Susan Curtis; Peter Christnacht from Copper Cannon Camp.

Whether your program includes a pool, a lakefront, or both, this session is designed for anyone responsible for creating a safe, effective, and forward thinking aquatics operation at camp.

*If applicable, register early to take advantage of early bird rates.

 Price LevelCost:
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Registration: Individual 1st Person: Strengthening Your Camp Aquatics in 2026
 Member$40.00
 Non-Member$55.00
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Registration: Individual 2nd & Additional Person: Strengthening Your Camp Aquatics in 2026
 Member$30.00
 Non-Member$45.00
Virtual - Zoom  

Additional Information

Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another member of your team prior to the start of the session. Email gillian@acanewengland.org if you'd like to make a transfer.

Use of Images and Audio by ACA, New England: Through my registration, I give American Camp Association, New England (ACANE) full rights and permissions with respect to any photographs, video, and audio recordings taken during the ACANE event. These images and recordings may be used by ACANE and its agents in any format or medium and for any lawful purpose.

Contact Us

Questions, reach out Gillian Gold, Events & Logistics Manager at gillian@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 106.