CHANGING LIVES — BUILDING COMMUNITY, ONE CAMP AT A TIME by American Camp Association

2014 AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION

SOUTHEASTERN

CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 21—24 SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Educational Endorsement Program (EEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map of Hilton Savannah DeSoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EDUCATION SESSIONS

Keynote Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Networking Opportunities and Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pre-Conference Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Education Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

EXHIBIT HALL

Exhibit Hall Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Exhibitor Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ACA INFORMATION

ACA, Southeastern 2014 Local Council of Leaders and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ACA, Southeastern Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Thank You to Our 2014 Conference Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

WELCOME — "CHANGING LIVES — BUILDING COMMUNITY, ONE CAMP AT A TIME" On behalf of the ACA Southeastern Planning Committee welcome to Savannah, GA! The city’s cobblestone streets, quaint historical houses and southern charm will be the perfect backdrop to our conference. We hope that you will enjoy what we have lined up for you. We worked hard to carry our theme throughout all areas of our conference this year. Community is so important in what we do every day. We can only hope you understand more of how each one of us is connected through our communities and how these connections are touching the lives we serve. Now, let’s jump right into it and talk conference highlights! • We don’t have one, but two amazing keynote speakers lined up for you. Lori Hoffner has been offering training for positive youth development, community networking and relationship building since 1997 and has spoken nationally regarding youth development, employment and staff engagement as well as multiple community issues. Dr. Gwynn Powell, Ph.D, is part of the Park, Recreation, Tourism Management faculty at Clemson University. She has been an active volunteer with ACA at the local and national level with two decades of experience with day and residential camp, as well as recent experience with camps in Russia, South Africa and Turkey. • The word on the streets is that Tuesday Night Live (aka-TNL) is off the chain! Don’t know what it’s about? Here’s a sneak preview….Live Auction. Entertainment. Drinks. Food. Fun. A view of Savannah like no other. Need we say more? • You must stop by the Exhibit Hall. Vendors from all over are coming to show you their new and exciting materials. Food, drinks and entertainment will be provided to any attendees visiting the hall. • Never been to Savannah? Come join us on a historical tour which is included in the preconference activities. • Our educational sessions this year are top notch. Get ready to be awed. As you can see we have plenty of things planned for you over the next three days. Thanks for joining us and for your participation in the ACA, Southeastern Regional Conference! Rebecca Hahessy & Rob Cage Conference Committee Co-Chairs

OUR CONFERENCE IS ENDORSED! Participants who attend the full conference will receive 6.5 CECs. Participants who attend Tuesday only will receive 3.75 CECs. Participants who attend Â˝ day Wednesday only will receive 2.0 CECs. Participants who attend the EPIC Preconference Workshop will receive an additional 4 CECs. Participants who attend the Standards Course will receive an additional 6 CECs. Participants who attend the Standards Update Course will receive an additional 1.5 CECs. Letters will be e-mailed after the conference with CEC recognitions. ACAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Educational Endorsement Program (EEP) is a platform to connect learners to educational opportunities. Learners can access quality education from a variety of organizations, associations, and businesses, and can be assured that these offerings have been vetted to meet ACA EEP requirements.

ACA, SOUTHEASTERN SERVICE PROJECT GREENBRIAR CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. HYGIENE PRODUCTS, BODY WASH & TOWELS Every year ACA, Southeastern gives back to the local community in which we hold our conference. This year we are honored to help Greenbriar Children’s Center, Inc. Greenbriar is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote services which supports the healthy development of children and the strengthening of families. They are accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services and currently operate 5 programs: • Emergency Shelter provides services for youth ages, 10-17 who have been removed from the home because of neglect, abuse, abandonment and/or who are runaway/homeless. • Independent Living program provides services for homeless youth and foster care youth who are transitioning out of foster care, ages 18-24. • Family Preservation helps parents provide stable, nurturing homes for their children through counseling, parent aide, family support groups, etc. • Early Childhood Development program offers affordable, high quality child care and education for children ages 6 months to 5 years utilizing the High Scope Learning Method. • Project Safe Place focuses on the prevention of child abuse and neglect by partnering with local businesses, public and private schools, Chatham Area Transit, community centers, churches, etc. to provide safe havens for children in need. What Are We Collecting? self-care hygiene products • body wash (preferred over bar soap) •

white large bath towels •

white wash cloths

Please no razors.

2014 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Conference Co-Chairs: Rebecca Hahessy, Deliver the Dream and Rob Cage, Quest Inc. Auction Chair: Susan Powell, UGA Outdoor Program Hospitality and Volunteer Chair: Bethany Frazier, Kanuga Conference Center Operations Chair: Josh Rood, ACA Volunteer Sponsorship/Exhibitor Chair: Charlotte Elliott, Girl Scouts Carolina Peaks to Piedmont & Deanna Ludwick, Girl Scout-North Carolina Coastal Pines ACA, Southeastern Field Office Staff: Katie Johnson and Cyndi Satlow

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Savannah Historical Trolley Tour Check-In

Lobby 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LCOL Meeting

Monterey Suite

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration & Hospitality Open

Foyer 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Standards Course

Sapelo Room

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Standards Update Course

Library 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

EPIC Pre-Conference

Ossabaw Room

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Newcomer’s Welcome

Ossabaw Room

3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Opening Keynote Session

Cumberland Room

5:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Opening/Block Party

Madison Ballroom

The funds raised by the Silent

and Live Auctions help to fund

Southeastern’s two Professional Development Scholarship’s—the “Pop” Hollandsworth Memorial Scholarship & the Peggy Adams Equestrian Scholarship. We are proud to share that the Scholarship Committee has approved $2350 to support individuals to attend the 2014 Southeastern Conference!

Thank you for supporting Southeastern’s commitment to Professional Development! www.ACAcamps.org/southeastern/scholarships Join as us we continue a Southeastern Tradition Tuesday Night Live—Tuesday Evening @ 7:30pm in the Harbor View Room Friends, Dessert, Live Auction, Entertainment all in one spot!

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE ,

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration & Hospitality Open

Foyer 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Morning Roundtables

Lafayette Suite & Chippewa Suite

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Education Sessions

See Quick Reference

9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

Madison Ballroom

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Education Sessions

See Quick Reference

12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

LCOL Hosted Lunch and Play Event

Cumberland Room

2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Education Sessions

See Quick Reference

4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Dinner On Your Own

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday Night Live- Entertainment, Dessert, &

Live Auction

Harborview Room

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Registration & Hospitality Open

Foyer 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Education Sessions

See Quick Reference

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Closing Keynote Session

Cumberland Room

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS OPENING KEYNOTE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 3:15 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., CUMBERLAND ROOM

LORI HOFFNER

The Johnny Appleseed’s of our Time We all plant seeds: seeds of creativity, inspiration, leadership and support. Sometimes we receive the perfect conditions for our seeds to grow, other times there is just too much fertilizer, and things burn up. Whether or not we get to stick around and enjoy the ‘fruit’ of our labor or move on to sow seeds elsewhere, it’s important that our work is recognized. Join Lori in this humorous and insightful approach as we look at the reasons we “do what we do.”

CLOSING KEYNOTE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 10:30 A .M. – 11:45 A .M., CUMBERLAND ROOM

GWYNN POWELL, Ph.D

New Ways to Think About the Camp Community; a Journey Through Camp and It’s Power For many, camp is a place of fun and recreation that leads to powerful personal outcomes of leadership, friendship skills, and more. In many parts of the world, camp seeks to directly impact serious challenges facing society such as corruption, HIV, poverty, hunger, and inferior education for girls. The idea that camp provides an intentional community to empower and combat societal ills is not new, but entrepreneurial models of camp from around the world can spark new ideas. In Nigeria, corruption and hunger are attacked with a camp that has a working farm as its financial base with job skills and food as additional outcomes. In Russia, camp happens every day of the year through partnerships with schools. In South Africa, the focus is on HIV prevention and in the Middle East, English language instruction. These programs tackle serious societal issues through youth programming. Join a journey to these camps through photos and narrative as we pose questions to prompt thinking about partnerships that might expand our reach within our own community.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Newcomers’ Welcome Monday, September 22, 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ossabaw Room Find out more about the conference, ways to get involved, and meet others attending the conference! Everyone is welcome — not just newcomers. This is a great way to learn about sessions, opportunities, and ACA — also, a fantastic chance to start networking while at the conference! Welcome to Savannah and Opening Keynote with Lori Hoffner The Johnny Appleseed’s of our Time Monday, September 22, 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cumberland Room We all plant seeds: seeds of creativity, inspiration, leadership and support. Sometimes we receive the perfect conditions for our seeds to grow, other times there is just too much fertilizer, and things burn up. Whether or not we get to stick around and enjoy the ‘fruit’ of our labor or move on to sow seeds elsewhere, it’s important that our work is recognized. Join Lori in this humorous and insightful approach as we look at the reasons we “do what we do.” Exhibit Hall Grand Opening — Block Party Monday, September 22, 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Madison Ballroom It’s time to see who’s here, meet this year’s vendors, and have some fun! You will have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors and spend a fun evening together at our Block Party, which includes a light dinner, live music, and fantastic raffles! Door prizes will be given away approximately every thirty minutes — you must be present to win. Sponsored by Nantahala Outdoor Center.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Exhibit Hall Open Tuesday, September 23, 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Madison Ballroom Get another chance to network and cultivate relationships with our exhibitors. Midmorning snack and coffee on us! Lunch & Play Event Hosted by the Southeastern LCOL Tuesday, September 23, 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Cumberland Room You don’t need to be a member of ACA to join us for lunch! Join us as we share about current events with ACA, meet the Local Council of Leaders, and learn about more professional development opportunities coming up in the Southeast! After lunch we will finish off our time together with a group activity based around the importance of “Play”, featuring our friends from Flow Circus. Tuesday Night Live (TNL) — Entertainment at its Best! Plus Dessert and Live Auction! Tuesday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Harborview Room You don’t have to bid, but you need to be there! Join us for an evening of unequaled fun and entertainment! Be a part of this evening as we celebrate, laugh, and raise money for ACA, Southeastern. Also, the famous Heads or Tails game will be played at this time. Funds from the auction help support educational events and scholarships for ACA, Southeastern. *The view from this room is UNBELIEVABLE- please stop in just to get a peek at the city from this high up! 10

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS , continued WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Closing Keynote with Gwynn Powell, Ph.D New Ways to Think About the Camp Community; A Journey Through Camp and Its Power Wednesday, September 24, 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:45 a.m. Cumberland Room For many, camp is a place of fun and recreation that leads to powerful personal outcomes of leadership, friendship skills, and more. In many parts of the world, camp seeks to directly impact serious challenges facing society such as corruption, HIV, poverty, hunger, and inferior education for girls. The idea that camp provides an intentional community to empower and combat societal ills is not new, but entrepreneurial models of camp from around the world can spark new ideas. In Nigeria, corruption and hunger are attacked with a camp that has a working farm as its financial base with job skills and food as additional outcomes. In Russia, camp happens every day of the year through partnerships with schools. In South Africa, the focus in HIV prevention and in the Middle East, English language instruction. These programs tackle serious societal issues through youth programming. Join a journey to these camps through photos and narrative as we pose questions to prompt thinking about partnerships that might expand our reach within our own community.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2014 Educational Sessions

Room Assignments

Monday September 22 3:15pm-5:00pm

Opening Keynote- The Johnny Apple-seeds of Our Time

Lori Hoffner

Cumberland Ballroom

Tuesday September 23 Early Morning Roundtables 7:30am-8:15am

Extend Your Reach Leverage Your Online Community

Facilitator TBA Facilitator TBA

Chippewa Monterey

8:30am-9:45am

Spirit of Culture Great Camp Buildings Developing Cultural Competence Amiably Developing an Initiatory Program for 16 & 17 Year Old Males Partnership with the Health Center: Improving Health Outcomes for Campers and Staff. Staff Appreciation on a Shoestring Budget Lessons Learned: From the Front-line Perspective Aquatics Creating Champions for Your Camp Managing Risks: Helping Children Conquer Fear, Reassuring Parents, and Fending Off Attorneys Engaging Staff Through Skills Development Activities Abound! Finding a Career at Summer Camp Kids Who Own You A Covenant with Campers and Their Families: What is your camp's signature experience?

Lori Hoffner Greg Copeland Deb Jordan Dan Davis Lisa Cranwell-Bruce

Sapelo Lafayette Chippewa Ossabaw Monterey

Kim Aycock Gwynn Powell Lake White Tom Holland Deborah Ausburn

Ossabaw Sapelo Lafayette Chippewa Monterey

Flow Circus Susan Powell Missy Schenck Dorcas Tomasek Dan Mathews

Sapelo Ossabaw Lafayette Chippewa Monterey

9:00am-10:15am

Debriefing ACA Southeastern 2014 Get Your Community Working With You; The Power of Advocacy If A Dog Can Blog, So Can You!

Ruby Compton Lori Hoffner Kim Aycock

Lafayette Sapelo Ossabaw

10:30am-11:45am

Closing Keynote- New Ways to Think About the Camp Community; A Journey Through the Power of Camp

Gwynn Powell

Cumberland Ballroom

11:00am-12:15pm

2:45pm-4:00pm

Wednesday September 24

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Historic Tour of Savannah Sunday, September 21, 10:00 a.m.

Join us as we get a private trolley tour through the Historic, Victorian and Colonial Districts of Savannah! Cost includes a 90 minute tour starting at our hotel, Hilton DeSoto and ending at Ellis Square. Tour departs the Hilton DeSoto at 10:00 a.m. All guests have on and off privileges until 5:00 p.m. to hop back on and check out more of what Savannah has to offer!

Standards Courses General Training Requirements for Camps Seeking Accreditation It is the expectation that one or more individuals associated with each accredited camp (or a camp working toward accreditation) will attend a standards course. The individual completing the standards course for the camp must be actively involved with the preparation of materials, on site during a significant amount of the camp season, and on site and available the day of the visit. It is also expected that an individual with current standards training be actively involved with the camp and on site during non-visit years. Which Training Should I Attend?

Full Standards Course: If the individual is BRAND NEW to the accreditation process (whether the camp is going through the process for the first time or is already currently accredited camp.) Monday, September 22, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch Provided. Standards Update Course: If the individual has been actively involved with the accreditation process in the past three years. Monday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

EPIC Preconference Workshop

Monday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch provided.

Sapelo Room

Library

Ossabow

1+1=3(?): Building a Highly Effective Team Josh Sweat, Camp Twin Lakes at Will-A-Way Ever had a not so highly performing team? What does it take to get there? How do you create a culture of going above the call of duty (or as we say “giving every camper all we have”)? After one not so stellar summer, we asked ourselves these questions. Come explore with us and hear stories of how we and others have built highly functioning teams from recruitment to training and beyond.

Is this the year that YOU become more involved in the Accreditation Program? Learn more about the entire process by attending a Standards Course! Train to become an Accreditation Visitor! www.ACAcamps.org/southeastern/events Find a training near you today!

EDUCATION SESSIONS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 7:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:15 a.m.

Note- coffee & bagels will be available

Early Morning Round Table Sessions: Extend Your Reach Chippewa Suite How are you reaching your communities, campers, families and organizations? Join this group of speakers who have expertise in connecting to schools, special populations, traveling camp programs and our next generation leaders for a casual conversation over coffee and bagels.

Early Morning Round Table Sessions: Leverage Your Online Community

Monterey Suite

Looking to explore and expand your online community? Join these speakers for a casual discussion around how to connect with your camp audience through blogging, Pinterest and online registration. Coffee and bagels provided.

8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:45 a.m. Spirit of Culture Sapelo Room Lori Hoffner, Supporting Community

Since 1965 the ethnic composition of the country has changed more rapidly than any other time in history. How do you define yourself? How do you define yourself culturally? The way we answer these questions say a lot about the way we approach the ever-growing diversity of our communities. The health of a community goes beyond exercise and eating right, it also includes tolerance, acceptance and seeing the value of every individual. This training will help your staff define how their professional and personal behaviors emerge in relationship to others that are of the same or different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Great Camp Buildings Lafayette Suite Greg Copeland Domokur Architects

This is an interactive opportunity to share our common experiences with the design, development and operation of great camp buildings. We will share our 40 years of experience as camp planners and architects for over 450 camps. We welcome the participants of this workshop to share their own experiences.

Developing Cultural Competence Amiably Chippewa Suite Deb Jordan East Carolina University

People often dread Cultural Competence training because it can make them feel bad. Yet, we all have a responsibility to meet the needs and interests of diverse people. Participants will leave with a guilt-free model of understanding diversity, ideas for staff training, and helpful hints for working with others to become more culturally competent.

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued Developing an Initiatory Program for 16 & 17 Year Old Males

Ossabaw Room

Dan Davis Camp Rockmont for Boys

It cannot be denied that our society has embraced a culture of prolonged adolescence. We need a catalyst to launch our young men into adulthood. After 50 years with a CIT program, Camp Rockmont changed course in its approach with 16 and 17-year-old young men. The Catalyst Program is an initiatory experience that communicates that our communities cannot thrive if we continue to delay adulthood. Join us as we unpack this program and leave with tangible steps to set-up your own initiatory program.

Partnership with the Health Center: Improving Health Outcomes for Campers and Staff Monterey Suite Lisa Cranwell-Bruce Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

Having problems retaining health care staff? Not sure how to describe the health care needs of your staff and campers? Do you want to improve communication with your health care staff and incorporate them into the rest of the camp staff? Attend this session to learn how to collaborate and communicate with your health care team to improve staff health and wellness, have your health care staff return each year, meet the Health and Wellness Standards, and keep your campers happy and healthy.

11:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:15 p.m.

Staff Appreciation on a Shoestring Budget Ossabaw Room Kim Aycock Camp 2 Campus Learning Solutions

Wish you could do more for your staff to give them the recognition they deserve for the work they do? Not sure how you can accomplish this without adding to your list of expenses? This session will provide a long list of examples that will help you express your gratitude without breaking the bank! Not only will you be showing appreciation for your staff, but you will also teach staff a valuable lesson about paying it forward to the campers (without resorting to store-bought items)!

Lessons Learned: From the Front-line Perspective Sapelo Room Gwynn Powell Clemson University, Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Management Program

Join us for a panel discussion comprised of university students who share lessons learned from their jobs (working for you!) this past summer. They wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold back and you can ask questions. It will be lively and honest.

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued Aquatics Lafayette Suite Lake White Starfish Aquatics Institute

Come experience new “Learn to Look” activities designed to simulate and motivate your lifeguards and aquatic staff! Take home useful ideas for the initial guard training class, in-service training during your season, and programs to help finish your season with a strong team. These activities are adaptable to all types of lifeguarded facilities and are insightful for all guards---setting a good foundation for new guards, and powerful reinforcement for even well experienced ones. This session can serve as a great reminder to all of us of the importance of our overall lifeguard staff “attitude” and culture. We must constantly battle against the threat of lifeguard boredom; inattention and compliancy...come, share, and learn solutions to getting the best out of your lifeguard team!

Creating Champions for Your Camp Chippewa Suite Tom Holland ACA, Inc.

We all know that word of mouth marketing can be some of the best marketing for any product, camps included. Come to this session to learn how to utilize a specific strategy to enhance and track your word of mouth marketing by creating champions for your camp program.

Managing Risks: Helping Children Conquer Fear, Reassuring Parents, and Fending Off Attorneys Monterey Suite Deborah Ausburn Taylor English Duma LLP

Keeping children safe is the highest priority for camping, but numerous studies show harms from keeping children too safe. Children who never face adversity enter adulthood ill-equipped for its challenges. Camp is an unrivaled opportunity for children to overcome their fears and test the limits of the physical world. Having a balanced approach to risk management will require educating parents about the benefits of age-appropriate risks, as well as careful oversight of staff and children.

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Engaging Staff Through Skills Development Sapelo Room Dawn Daria & Paul Miller Flow Circus

A recent Gallup poll revealed that 71% of American workers are not engaged costing the U.S. billions of dollars. How much is it costing your camp? This session will engage participants by introducing new skills and positioning them in their optimal zone of learning. The experience will provide rich discussion for how skill development can help staff grow into stronger counselors, coaches, and leaders.

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued Activities Abound! Ossabaw Room Susan Powell

University of Georgia, Outdoor Recreation Program Ever get tired of the same old warm-ups and ice breakers designed to help your staff and/or your campers get to know one another better? In this get-up and move session, you’ll learn from a seasoned challenge course professional the newest games and initiatives out there and how best to facilitate them. The best part: all of these activities utilize little to no equipment, so all you need to bring is an open mind and a body ready to move!

Finding a Career at Summer Camp Lafayette Suite Jane Schenck Green River Preserve

Life is more than a summer job at camp. For those of us lucky enough to have (or have had) a full time job in summer camp there are consistencies about our journey from camp counselor to camp director. This panel discussion with a variety of camp professionals in for profit, non-profit, agency run, religiously affiliated, and private camps will share recommendations for those looking for a full time, year round camp position.

Kids Who Own You Chippewa Suite Dorcas Tomasek The Redwoods Group

Kids who have run out of coping skills or who have not learned what to do when they get frustrated need additional support from staff. Come learn strategies to help staff identify triggers and techniques to use when things get “heated”. When kids are giving us their worst, we must continue to give them our best.

A Covenant with Campers and Their Families: What is Your Camp’s Signature Experience? Monterey Suite Dan Mathews Camp Twin Lakes

Camp Twin Lakes, which partners with nearly 70 nonprofits to provide camp experiences for children with medical needs wanted to ensure that the “signature CTL experience” was consistent despite working with a wide variety of populations and organizations. In doing so, we developed our Camper Covenant, which is centered on FOCUS, CONNECT, TRANSFORM. We use this Mantra, and tools we developed to assess the needs of our campers, plan for camp, and evaluate camp’s staff, operations, and programs.

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Getting Your Community Working With You; The Power of Advocacy

Sapelo Room

Lori Hoffner, Supporting Community

If you’re a non-profit, a government agency or any organization that depends on the support of the community for your success; you understand the importance of establishing and maintaining a positive relationship of trust. In this program we’ll explore ways that your staff, your Board of Directors and the champions of your organization can help you create a relationship with your community that will encourage financial support and help move your mission forward.

If A Dog Can Blog, So Can You

NEW!

Ossabaw Room Kim Aycock Camp 2 Campus Learning Solutions Stan, the dog, from the Disney Channel is connecting with his audience via blog, and so should you! Explore the basics of blogging and why it is such a great marketing tool that will give you another avenue to link with prospective and current campers, staff, and alumni. Favorite camp blog entries and resources will be shared along with time to brainstorm with other participants. Leave with multiple blog-ready ideas and a plan that coordinates with a typical calendar timeline.

Debriefing ACA Southeastern 2014 Lafayette Suite Stephanie “Ruby” Compton Green River Preserve

There’s always at least one mind-blowing tidbit that you learn from a conference. The first part of this workshop will discuss each educational session by highlighting key take-homes as well as give participants an opportunity to share their best lessons learned. It is all the best of ACA Southeastern packed into 1 hour! Participants will collaborate and create action plans that make it easier to return to the office Monday morning with a to-do list so they may utilize knowledge gained here. 18

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EXHIBIT HALL HOURS AND FLOORPLAN Madison Ballroom Monday, September 22, 2014

5:15 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 p.m. Welcome to the Exhibit Hall Block Party! Includes dinner, cash bar, entertainment, and more! Sponsored by Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

9:45 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 a.m. Enjoy time with our vendors and a mid-morning snack and coffee on us!

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EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY 413 Strengthgear 216 To be the best graphic design company in the decorated apparel and gift industry, providing creative design, personalized care and dependable product delivery for our customers. Roylean Allen Donna Holmes 3810 Timms Tyler, TX 75701 903-939-8536 donna@413sga.com www.413strengthgear.com American Bedding MFG 202 Fluid proof mattresses and replacement covers in BED BUG PROOF DESIGNS, wood and metal bunk beds, folding cots, wood and metal furniture, blankets, pillows, linens, online with prices at www. americanbeddingMFG.com. Dale Reynolds Jim Reynolds PO Box 1048 Athens, TN 37371 800-203-2507 sales@americanbeddingMFG.com www.americanbeddingMFG.com BERG USA 218 Berg Go-Karts made by the pros! For over 26 years BERG Toys has manufactured pedal go-karts in Holland. These commercial-grade karts have been in use at RV Campgrounds around the US for 15 years. Available in all sizes to suit guests from 3 to 99 years old. Check out the commercial applications tab on our website. Daniel Snader Angie Snader 45 North Bread St, Ste 100 Lititz, PA 17543 717-625-2374 daniel.snader@bergtoys-usa.com www.bergtoys-usa.com

Bunk1.com 104 Established in 1999, Bunk1 has been exclusively serving the camp community for 15 years. Since that time, our products and services have evolved tremendously but our mission has remained the same: To continually enhance the summer camp experience for everyone involved, while maintaining the traditions and unparalleled childhood experience offered by our customers. Visit our booth to learn about Bunk1’s All-Inclusive Camp Management Platform. Ed Metzendorf 461 Park Ave S New York, New York 10016 888-465-2267 ed@bunk1.com www.bunk1.com CampBrain 203 Management software and online registration for camps and conference centers since 1994 (both web-based and locally hosted options). Features include registration and billing, medical, transportation, donors, staff, alumni, inquiries, cabin/group assignment, camp store, scheduling, a complete group rentals module, camper photo gallery and camper email. Jeff Bowman 366 Adelaide St E, Ste 411 Toronto, Ontario M5A 3X9 866-485-8885 info@campbrain.com www.campbrain.com Campfire Collections 106 My name is Amy Latiff Jones, and I am a 2nd generation Keystone camper. My claim to fame is that I have created a line of jewelry for all whom love summer camp. The designs that Campfire Collections brings to you represent each individual’s camp experiences. Campers can add charms to their disks as they create new camp memories. Don’t delay; sign on with Campfire Collections today! Amy Latiff-Jones Betsy Latiff 201 Fairway Drive Laurens, SC 29360 864-923-3169 campfirecollections@gmail.com www.campfirecollections.com

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , continued In Kind Sponsor CampMinder, LLC 213 CampMinder is a web-based camp management and communication system designed by camp professionals. It is more than just “online registration software” or a cookie-cutter database. For over a decade, CampMinder has been collaborating with camp owners and directors to identify the best practices in camp administration. Our intuitive system is designed to help you operate your camp at peak efficiency. It’s a fresh perspective; a systematic approach to running a successful business. CampMinder’s network of camps – large and small – is succeeding despite the challenging economic climate. Join us to save time and money, and to become a part of the most valuable exchange of ideas in camping. Katie Milne PO Box 36 Boulder, CO 80306 303-444-2267 katie@campminder.com www.campminder.com CampSite 217 Camp Management Software. Designed by Camp Directors, for Camp Directors, CampSite offers an intuitive and user-friendly solution to running your entire camp. Online Camp Registration, Parent Dashboard, Customized Reporting, Medical Management, Attendance, Photo & Video Blog, Activity Scheduling and more! With decades of experience running camps and designing software, we know what you need to make your camp processes more efficient. Visit www.campmanagement.com to schedule your free demo today! Scott Schwartz 67 Froelich Farm Blvd Woodbury, NY 11797 516-719-7070 scott@campmanagement.com www.campmanagement.com

CAMPWISE 108 Cloud based software for camps & conference centers. Campwise’s unique Common Record database eliminates need for multiple databases by providing one record per person with infinite history. Software offers real time online registration & staff applications w/ standard management features for registration, billing, housing, rental/ group management, donor, & POS/store. Scheduled reporting & new custom mobile apps save time & money. Affordably priced and backed by outstanding support. Responsive design accommodates any browser and runs on tablets, PCs and Macs. Dick Cox Sherry Cox 39 Southgate Ct, Ste 201 540-433-3939 dick.cox@recsoft.net www.campwise.com CCUSA 209 CCUSA provides international staffing services of the highest quality for US summer camps. Recruiting from over 40 countries worldwide, CCUSA provides camps with first-rate international counselors and support staff, all thoroughly screened for quality skills, experience and English proficiency. Ashley Kimball Lauren Purcell 901 E St San Rafael, CA 94901 800-999-2267 camps@ccusa.com www.ccusa.com Dick Thomas Associates 109 A full service camp consulting company, with over 30 years of camp administration experience, specializing in helping camps and parents find one another. Also offering “YOUR CAMP APP”, a mobile application for camps to help streamline their communications and third party web services – all within their own, personalized and modifiable mobile app – for Apple, Android and Windows devices. Dick Thomas 525 6th St N St. Petersburg, FL 33701 207-607-1640 dick@dickthomasassociates.com www.dickthomasassociates.com

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , continued Facility Dude 110 FacilityDude provides simple, affordable online tools to manage your camp. Our cloud-based facility management software will enable you to streamline your maintenance operations so that thorough information is collected, work is completed effciently, and nothing is overlookedkeeping campers safe and happy.

InterExchange-Camp USA 212 InterExchange Camp USA offers quality prescreened international candidates for both counselor and support staff positions, and provide unparalleled customer service for camps and staff. We also arrange J-1 Visa sponsorship for returning staff or those camps who have found staff on their own.

Kate Donnelly Nick Hiemenz 11000 Regency Pkwy Cary, NC 27518 866-455-3833 info@facilitydude.com www.facilitydude.com

Christian Smith Julian Bates 161 Avenue of Americas New York, New York 10013 800-597-1722 campusa@interexchange.org www.interexchange.org/camp-usa

Frocket 211 Frocket is the most often requested brand of custom pocket apparel. We offer over 54,000 custom pocket/color combinations, as well as embroidery and screen printed customization for your camp. Choose from seersucker, patchwork madras, chevron and other proprietary pockets. As “The Official Shirt of Frocket Friday” and sponsor of “Frocket” dances, catch the wave at your camp store. But please, don’t call it a tee shirt.

Kenwood USA 208 Kenwood USA provides Protalk® business two-way radios for Industrial and Commercial applications. Our products range from powerful 5 watt radios to small light weight versions and a wide variety of accessories.

Alison Weinberg Robert Weinberg 1212 Dolton Dr, Ste 308 Dallas, TX 75207 469-484-1948 awow@frocket.com www.frocket.com Heavywood Furniture Company Danny Hubbard 141 Isbell Ct Toccoa, GA 30577 706-282-1307 dhubbard@heavywoodfurniture.com www.heavywoodfurniture.com

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Adam Lowder 555 Webb Rd Concord, NC 28025 704-784-9050 adam@extremeind.net www.kenwoodusa.com ACA Mission Partner; Lead Sponsor Markel Insurance 204 What do you get when you choose Markel Insurance Company as your camp insurance partner? The Counselor, our camp insurance program offers your camp unparallel protection, expert claims resolution, and extensive safety resources. Business Affiliate since 1977! Ian Garner 4600 Cox Rd Glen Allen, VA 23060 800-431-1270 igarner@markelcorp.com www.campinsurance.com

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , continued Lead Sponsor Morrow Insurance 205 Get a second opinion on your specialized insurance needs. Our extensive experience in safeguarding camps and campers have given us the ability and expertise to offer a series of unique programs and specially designed coverages. Select and qualified camps are eligible for this special program. Marsh Dark Will Hendricks 800 Beverly Hanks Cntr Hendersonville, NC 28792 800-228-3132 mdark@morrowinsurance.com www.morrowinsurance.com Exhibit Hall Sponsor Nantahala Outdoor Center 207 NOC offers over 35 years experience leading outdoor adventures for camps. All types of groups choose NOC for rafting, mountain biking, paddling, team building and FUN! Let the pros at NOC facilitate your group in achieving its goals, no matter the number of campers or logistical requirements. Shannon Royce 13077 Highway 19 W Bryson City, NC 28713 800-232-7238 shannon.royce@noc.com www.noc.com In-Kind Sponsor Progressive Graphics 201 We have been serving the camp market since 1989. We have a large selection of stock designs and our in-house art department can also create a layout based on your idea or concept. In addition to clothing, we also do water bottles, stickers, magnets, lanyards and 1,000’s of other logoed products. Tom Ashby 3707 Hillsborough St Raleigh , NC 27607 800-422-1874

tom@progressivegraphics.net www.progressivegraphics.net

PureFUN, Inc. 210 PureFUN, Inc. is a food, paper and janitorial supply company that is solely focused on providing these supplies to those businesses and organizations that serve children (like camps!). Our company vision is: A World That Is Better for Kids. We offer everything a big broad line supplier does, but with a “Profits for a Purpose” mission. We use our time and resources to assist children here and abroad through our non-profit appropriately named Better for Kids. Call us to explore how we can serve you with excellence and attention, treat you with care and respect, while providing all the necessities to feed the children you serve. Reach Mitchell Austin at 770-682-8880 or cell 678-773-5077. Todd Harrison Mitchell Austin 401 Industrial Park Dr Lawrenceville, GA 30046 404-660-1673 todd@purefuninc.com www.purefuninc.com The Redwoods Group 215 The Redwoods Group exists to save lives, reduce injuries and build stronger communities. As experts in child safety, we offer a continuum of services to help child-serving organizations be the best they can be. Services include subscriptions to trainings and guidance, consulting services and insurance. The Redwoods Group is a certified B Corporation. Dorcas Tomasek 2801 Slater Rd, Ste 220 Morrisville, NC 27560 800-463-8546 community@redwoodsgroup.com www.redwoodsgroup.com

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , continued Signature Research 107 Signature Research is a full service design/build challenge course company serving clients all over the world since 1979 and buidling canopy/ zip line tours since 2000. We design, construct, and provide training for challenge courses, climbing walls, and canapy/zip line tours. We are a professional vendor member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). Current employees serve as ACCT board members, Chair of ACCT Ethics Committtee, and on the ACCT Govermnment Relations Committee. We are a PVM of the ACCT. Michael Johnson PO Box 6022 Douglasville, GA 30154 770-577-8048 info@signatureresearch.com www.signatureresearch.com The Soynut Butter Co. 101 I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter is a nutritious and delicious peanut butter substitute, 100% free of peanuts and tree nuts. Available in creamy or chocolate, kids love it. Our nut free Granolas are available with or without fruit. All products are made in a peanut/tree nut free facility in the USA. Steve Grubb Linda Grubb 4220 Commercial Way Glenview, IL 60025 800-288-1012 sgrubb@soynutbutter.com www.soynutbutter.com stickersandmore.com 103 Since 1995, stickersandmore.com has been providing custom screen printed t-shirts, banners, stickers, & more to over 3,000 clients nationwide. Free shipping, in-house graphics, 24/7 online ordering, quality product, and a great price. Toby Hancock Kathy Hancock 1648 E 675 S Washington, IN 47501 888-644-7745 info@stickersandmore.com www.stickersandmore.com

ACA Partner Trinity/HPSI 102 FREE membership in TRINITY/HPSI, the Official ACA Group Purchasing Partner, with substantial savings from Sysco, US Foods, Gordon Food Service, Grainger, Sherwin-Williams, Lowe’s, Ferrellgas, Suburban Propane, Office Depot, Staples, American Hotel Register, Mattress Factory, School Specialty and many others. Our members are currently saving over $9,000,000 per year from their previous pricing. For a complimentary analysis of your foodservice savings opportunity, email Travis Claypool at travis.claypool@trinityusa.net or call him at 615-672-0229, or visit www.trinity-usa.net for more information. Rod Enderson PO Box 1674 White House, TN 37188 615-672-0229 rod.enderson@trinity-usa.net www.trinity-usa.net Vamousse 105 TyraTech introduces Vamousse, a line of head lice management products that provides effective, non-toxic and pesticide-free solutions that treat, prevent and protect children and their families from lice and their eggs, including head lice resistant to other products, the “super lice.” Carrie Naue 5151 McCrimmon Pkwy, Ste 275 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-415-4300 vamousse@tyratech.com www.vamousselice.com Youth Today 214 Youth Today is the only national publication for youth-service professionals. Youth Today reports on the issues, challenges and state of youth in America. Our reporting offers real solutions and sheds light on groundbreaking research into such topics as juvenile justice, gang violenace, teen pregnancy, adolescent health, and after-school programs. Spencer Cullom 1000 Chastain Rd NW #310 Kennesaw, GA 30144 678-797-2975 scullom@youthtoday.org www.youthtoday.org

ACA, SOUTHEASTERN 2014 LOCAL COUNCIL OF LEADERS AND STAFF Chair (2015) — Leadership Team Larry B. Hancock North Carolina 4-H Camps Raleigh, North Carolina Larry_hancock@ncsu.edu

Standards Co-Chair (Appointed) Diane Dicerbo Pine Tree Camps Boca Raton, FL ddicerbo@lynn.edu

Vice Chair of Public Relations & Public Policy (2015) — Leadership Team Susanna Miller Center for Leadership in Diversity Atlanta, Georgia susannaemiller@gmail.org

Florida District Chair (2014) Cheryl Gans Cornerstone Day Camp Ocala, Florida cherylgans@hotmail.com

Vice Chair of Programs (2014) — Leadership Team Rob Cage Camp Thunderbird Orlando, Florida rcage@questinc.org Vice Chair of Operations (2014) — Leadership Team Kim Aycock Camp 2 Campus Learning Solutions Augusta, Georgia kimdaycock@yahoo.com Vice Chair of Resources (2015) — Leadership Team John Dovic High Meadows Roswell, Georgia jmdovic@hotmail.com Professional Development Chair (Appointed) Deb Jordan East Carolina University Greenville, NC jordand@ecu.edu Membership Chair and Customer Service Chair (2015) Missy Schenck Green River Preserve Cedar Mountain, North Carolina missy@greenriverpreserve.org Standards Co-Chair (Appointed) John Dovic High Meadows Roswell, Georgia jmdovic@hotmail.com

Georgia District Chair (2015) Carly Robinson Camp Kiwanis- BGCMA Danielsville, GA crobinson2@bgcma.org North Carolina District Chair (2014) Ben Williams Falling Creek Camp Tuxedo, NC ben@fallingcreek.com South Carolina District Chair (2014) Randy Murr Camp Spearhead Taylors, South Carolina randy@gcrd.org National Board of Directors Tony Oyenarte Gainesville, FL Chicka Elloy Atlanta, GA Staff Katie Johnson, Executive Director Direct line: 765-342-8456 ext. 341 kjohnson@ACAcamps.org Cyndi Satlow, Education and Member Service Manager Direct line: 765-342-8456 ext. 342 csatlow@ACAcamps.org

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SOUTHEASTERN AWARDS ACA, Southeastern has five awards, which were established to honor member involvement on the local level. All members of ACA, Southeastern have the right and are encouraged to nominate people for the following recognition awards.The following awards are given at the ACA, Southeastern Fall Camp Conference each year:

Gay Byers Newcomer Award Awarded for outstanding involvement in ACA, Southeastern activities and/or decision making. Nominee must have been a member of ACA, Southeastern for less than ten years and demonstrate high professional standards.

Distinguished Service Award For service to ACA, Southeastern that is outstanding and above and beyond the expectations of the position held. Nominee must have served with honor on the ACA, Southeastern or Florida Board and been an ACA member for ten or more years, while continually demonstrating high professional standards.

Community Service Award Awarded for outstanding contributions and/or support by local individuals or groups to the field of camp, local region, or local community. Nominated individuals or organizations do not necessarily need to be members of ACA.

The following awards are given at the ACA, Southeastern Membership Meeting held at the ACA National Conference each year:

Appreciation Award Awarded for outstanding contributions outside ACA, Southeastern. This could be for service to more than one field office or at the national level. Nominee should be a current ACA member who has been involved in the association for at least five years and who is making a significant contribution beyond the local level. Examples of involvement might be, but are not limited to, the following: joint projects, national conference involvement, regional educational event involvement, and significant contribution to a national committee or task force.

Edie Klein Award for Program Excellence The Edie Klein Award for Program Excellence is given in recognition of existing programs of an exceptional nature occurring at a camp or retreat center in the Southeast. To qualify, the program must have been in operation for at least one year. ACA membership is not required.

Congratulations to This Year’s Honorees! Distinguished Service Award John Dovic Kim Aycock

Community Service Award

Gay Byers Newcomer Award

Flow Circus

Sara Huffman Stephanie “Ruby” Compton Marisa De La Fuente

Thank You to the Awards Committee! Chris Cloudman, Stetson University Deanna Ludwick, Girl Scouts of NC Coastal Pines Ben Williams, Falling Creek

John Dovic, High Meadows Missy Schenck, Green River Preserve

THANK YOU! 2014 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

2014 IN KIND SPONSORS

A SPECIAL THANKS TO Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts Choir James Lee Smith The Hilton DeSoto All of the exhibitors, vendors, and local businesses that donataed items to our auctions and raffles! 31