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Camping Magazine, Jan-Feb, 2003
CENTRAL
YMCA/ACA Southwest Camping Conference
Date January 13-16, 2003
Location Camp Carter YMCA, Ft. Worth, TX
Contact Texoma Section Office
888-559-2267
The YMCA and ACA bring you the Southwest Camping Conference. This year's theme is Shaping Our Summers. Special guests are Bob Ditter, Michael Brandwein, and Jim Schreier. Features programs in equestrian, maintenance, food service, resident, day, and program educational tracks. Pre-conference workshops include the ACA Standards Course, Equestrian-Vaulting, Bob Ditter -- Camp is a Contact Sport, Food Protection Management, and NAA Level One Archery Instructor.
14th Annual T.E.A.M. Conference
Date February 21-22, 2003
Location Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Contact Dan Creely
773-442-5564
neiu.edu/~team
Areas of concentration and individual seminars include: Adventure/Experiential Learning, Education, Outdoor/Wilderness Skills, Earth-Based Cultural Awareness, Personal Growth, and Peace and Non-Violence.
ACA Basic Camp Director Course
Date April 6-10, 2003
Location Camp Henry Horner Ingleside, IL
Contact Marilyn Allison
765-342-8456, ext. 328
A 4 1/2-day course for camp directors with less than five years experience. The course is designed to present specific content in 13 core management areas. The expertise, knowledge, and diversity of the participants are integrated into highly interactive learning sessions that focus on real situations, problems, and solutions.
ACA Mid-States Camping Conference
Date April 10-12, 2003
Location Pheasant Run Resort St. Charles, IL
Contact ACA Section Office
312-332-0833
acamidstates.org
This year Mid-States is in the second year of a three year plan to make Mission, Vision, and Values a reality for your camp and staff. The focus on Vision is addressed in conference activities, interactions, and discussions. An impressive group of presenters is being arranged with the help of Bob Ditter.
NATIONAL
ACA National Conference
Date February 19-22, 2003
Location Adam's Mark Hotel Denver, Colorado
Contact Marilyn Allison
765-342-8456, ext. 328
Features workshops, general sessions, exhibit hail, and discussions of current trends and relevant topics affecting the camp industry.
NORTHEAST
ACA Virginias Winter Workshop
Date January 15, 2003
Location Camp Friendship Palmyra, VA
Contact Linda Pultiam
919-603-0445
Keynote speaker, Dr. Angela Huebner, presents Youth Development: The Professionalization of the Field. Elective workshops include Public Relations, Master Naturalist, Ask an Attorney, Processing Experiential Activities, and more. There is also a Vendor Trade Show and Annual Meeting.
Upstate Camp Conference
Date January 22-25, 2003
Location Holiday Inn Carrier Circle Syracuse, NY
Contact Tink Rabey-Hall
315-675-9838
Preconference trainings include New Director's Orientation and Standards Courses, as well as a full slate of conference workshops for the camp and conference professional. An exhibit hall provides vendors from a vast array of business.
Professional Improvement Meeting New Jersey Section
Date January 23, 2003
Location Ramada Inn Somerset, NJ
Contact Judy Trigg
908-362-8333
Chris Thurber makes a presentation on "Situational Leadership: Tailoring Your Approach to the Demands of the Situation."
ACA Basic Camp Director Course
Date March 8-12, 2003
Location Ramapo Anchorage Camp Rhinebeck, NY
Contact Marilyn Allison
765-342-8456, ext. 328
A 4 1/2-day course for camp directors with less than five years experience. The course is designed to present specific content in thirteen core management areas. The expertise, knowledge, and diversity of the participants are integrated into highly interactive learning sessions that focus on real situations, problems, and solutions.
Tri-State Camping Conference
Date March 13-15, 2003
Location Hilton New York, New York, NY
Contact Ilisha Stier
212-391-5208
Offering over 200 cuttingedge educational sessions for all types of camps and an exhibit hall with over 200 exhibitors, this year's theme is "The Nature and Nurture of Camp". On-line registration is available at www.aca-ny.org.
ACA Upstate New York Camp
Maintenance Conference
Date March 18-20, 2003
Location YMCA Camp Chingachgook Kattskill Bay, NY
Contact Tink Rabey-Hall
315-675-9838
For maintenance/property staff and directors, camp and conference center directors, and program staff. Practical educational sessions, facility tours, and problem-solving sessions. Increase your personal resources and professional network.
ACA Basic Camp Director Course
Date March 23-27, 2003
Location Canonicus Camp/Conf. Center, Exeter, RI
Contact Marilyn Allison
765-342-8456, ext. 328
A 4 1/2-day course for camp directors with less than five years experience. The course is designed to present specific content in thirteen core management areas. The expertise, knowledge, and diversity of the participants are integrated into highly interactive learning sessions that focus on real situations, problems, and solutions.
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