Professional development calendar

Camping Magazine, Sept-Oct, 2003

CENTRAL

Introduction to Adventure Programming

Date September 11-14, 2003

Location Camp Manito-wish YMCA Boulder Junction, WI

Contact Mark Zanoni

715-385-7804

Dynamic and comprehensive introduction to adventure activities. Wide range of activities suitable for a wide range of audiences.

Fall Workshop

Date October 8, 2003

Location Camp Singing Hills Elkhorn, WI

Contact ACA Section Office

608-663-0051

acawisconsin@charter.net

Cosponsored with the ACA Illinois Section. Day-long workshop focuses on communication. Contact the ACA Wisconsin Section for further details.

Adventure Based Counseling (Therapeutic)

Date October 15-18, 2003

Location Camp Manito-wish YMCA Boulder Junction, WI

Contact Mark Zanoni

715-385-7804

For those new to adventure programming and who work in a setting where group process and debriefing are important.

Texoma Section Fall Conference

Date October 21-23, 2003

Location Greene Family Camp Bruceville, TX

Contact Danielle Shaw

888-559-2267

danishaw@acatexoma.org

Plan to attend the Texoma Section Fall Conference for educational sessions, training, and networking for the year ahead.

Character Development Seminar

Date October 28-30, 2003

Location Downers Grove, IL

Contact www.charactercounts.org/ cdtrain.htm

Intensive, three-day "train-the-trainer" certification courses equip adults to take ethical decision-making tools to colleagues.

NATIONAL

2004 ACA National Conference

Date February 24-27

Location San Francisco Marriot San Francisco, CA

Contact ACA Business Center

800-428-2267

conference@ACAcamps.org

www.ACAcamps.org/ conference/index.htm

Discover new ideas, celebrate camp as a community, and enjoy the "Showcase Spectacular!"--the new and improved exhibit hall.

NORTHEAST

Keystone Section Annual Conference

Date November 17-18

Location Penn Stater Hotel State College, PA

Contact 724-775 7375

Dynamic, knowledge-filled sessions and a wide variety of exhibitors with "show-only" specials to help you get a jump on your purchases for next season.

SOUTHEAST

Basic Camp Director Course

Date September 18-22, 2003

Location Calvin Center Hampton, GA

Contact Cathy Scheder

765-342-8456, ext. 328

cscheder@ACAcamps.org

A 4 1/2 day course for camp directors with less than five years of experience. Presents content in thirteen of the fourteen core management areas.

Southern States Camping Conf.

Date September 22-24, 2003

Location Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Atlanta, GA

Contact Wanda DeWaard

888-829-2267

ACAhs@icx.net

Hosted by ACA's Southeastern and Heart of the South sections. Half- and full-day sessions. ACA Bookstore and over twenty-five vendors are represented.

WEST

Character Development Seminar

Date October 7-9, 2003

Location Los Angeles, CA

Contact www.charactercounts.org/ cdtrain.htm

Intensive, three-day "train-the-trainer" certification courses equip adults to take ethical decision-making tools to colleagues.

The Art of Processing Team Building Activities

Date October 14, 2003

Location Girl Scouts of Utah Salt Lake City, UT

Contact Nina Green

801 265-8472, ext 32

Extensive workshop offered from 7 to 9 p.m.

Visitor Training

Date October 18-19, 2003

Location TBA, Albuquerque, NM

Contact Donna Baremore

520-572 0892

Important training for those who have completed the Standards Course and wish to become visitors for purposes of camp accreditation.

Healthy Communities--Healthy Youth Conference

Date October 23-25, 2003

Location Marriott Hotel and Convention Center San Jose, CA

Contact Liz Brekke

lizb@search-institute.org

search-institute.org/hchy

Unleashing the Power of Diversity. Designed for people who share a common goal: to work together to promote positive youth development through asset building.

Rocky Mountain Section Fall Conference

Date November 12-13, 2003

Location LaForet Conference and Retreat Center Colorado Springs, CO

Contact Marty Ferguson

970-887-2152, ext, 4172

mferguson@ymcarockies.org

Inspiring educational sessions, unique networking opportunities, and positive learning experiences are specifically designed for the camp professional.

List Your Training Event on the Web

Go to www.ACAcamps.org/education/ calendarintro.htm, click "add to the list," and enter your information. Or, send the name of the event, date, location, contact, and a brief description to:

Calendar, ACA Professional Development, 5000 State Road 67 North, Martinsville, IN 46151-7902; 765-342-8456, ext. 320; fax 765-342-2065; rseger@ACAcamps.org

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