TURNING THE CAMP CONFERENCE UPSIDE DOWN November 3-5, 2015 Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center Macungie, PA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Keynote Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Program Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Exhibitor Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Floorplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Thank You to Our 2015 Conference Sponsors . . . . . . . 26
2015 RETREAT COMMITTEE AND ACA STAFF ACA Staff Jazmin Albarran Outreach and Engagement Professional Direct Line: 765-342-8456 ext.534 jalbarran@ACAcamps.org Akera Gamble Professional Development Specialist Direct Line: 765-342-8456 ext.525 agamble@ACAcamps.org Barb Collins Standards Specialist Direct Line: 765-342-8456 ext.536 bcollins@ACAcamps.org Jay McGhee Member and Customer Development Specialist Direct Line: 765-342-8456 ext.535 jmcghee@ACAcamps.org Tim Huchton Member and Customer Development Specialist Direct Line: 765-342-8456 ext.539 thuchton@ACAcamps.org
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Retreat Committee Retreat Committee Chair- Todd Brinkman Retreat Program- Dave Malter Speakers- Justin Rose Exhibitors- Kate Braemer Outside Partnerships: Amy Murphy
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS TRAVIS ALLISON Tell Your Story: Going from “camp” to “Oh, Wow, THAT CAMP!” Wednesday, November 4, 9:15 am Cammunity Room Some summer camps are still practitioners of the old campfire tradition: telling great stories. As I travel the country and speak with professionals, I find that the skill-set of telling your camps story is diminishing. When I visit camps in the summer, I rarely see that awesome moment of kids leaning forward in anticipation while a leader holds their undivided attention with tales of adventure or heroes overcoming great odds. The camp industry is missing a very important ingredient. That storytelling skill will be the one thing that we can do to fight the malaise of our industry: camp is dying. Telling your camp’s story (and how it has touched the lives of youth) to parents, teachers, and those demographics that don’t have a familiarity with camp will be essential to the survival of our industry. We know that camp provides an amazing experience for children of all ages, but do others? In this keynote address, I will talk about ways to communicate the incredible stories of the transformative power of camp and demonstration cool examples from the world of summer camp (and beyond!) Together we can save camp!
DR. DEBORAH GILBOA The Success of Failure; How Great Mentors Let Kids Fail, and You Can Too! Thursday, November 5, 9:15 am Cammunity Room With all the pressure to make kids happy, and see them succeed, it feels impossible to allow campers to learn hard life lessons. Parenting and Youth Development Expert, Dr. G, will address this topic head on, making the case that kids and teens need failure in order to learn the ingredients of happiness: confidence, competence and strong relationship skills. She empowers mentors/adults to take a step back and allow failure to foster effective decision making about the rare times we must step in to protect kids. Dr. G gives strategies to handle failure in order to build the skills they’ll need on their path to success.
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Camps: Reserve Your Table Now at the only Philly Regional Camp Fair presented by ACA
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Saturday, January, 16, 2016 | 12-3 pm Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA
The Accreditation Program Needs
American Camp Association® (ACA) Keystone Regional presents the ACA Bucks County Camp Expo on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at Delaware Valley University, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, PA.
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Free admission helps families find the right camp for their budget and family needs. Hosted by ACA, Keystone Regional for nearly 20 years, the Bucks Camp Expo is the only regional camp fair promoted by nearly every public school district in Bucks County. Parents in this area work locally, as well as in Philadelphia, the Princeton area, and New York City. For overnight camp and travel programs, and day camps within the geographic area, the Bucks Camp Expo is an ideal way for camps to meet prospective families. The Bucks Camp Expo is one of ACA’s most affordable camp fairs! $315 to exhibit for ACA Members, $340 for non-members. Camps: reserve your table at www.acacamps.org/ keystone/campexpo! **Tip for overnight camps: maximize your camp fair weekend! Exhibit at the Bucks Camp Expo on Saturday, January 16, stay overnight and exhibit at the Temple Sinai camp fair in Upper Dublin, PA on Sunday, January 17 — reach two good markets in one weekend!** For additional information, contact Ellen Warren at 215-886-1666 or ellenwarren@comcast.net.
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YOU! Give back to the camp community w See other programs and activities w See the operational side of camps in your area w Volunteer and learn REQUIREMENTS Complete application and training w Have strong communication skills To find out more, email your name and contact info to Visitor@ACAcamps.org
PROGRAM SCHEDULE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 12:30 pm Registration Opens
Hotel Lobby
1:00 - 6:30 pm Relax and Rejuvenate
Bear Creek
Enjoy recreational and spa opportunities at Bear Creek Mountain with your colleagues, friends, and family: geocaching, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, paddleboats, tennis, disc golf, volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, putting green, ping pong, indoor/outdoor pools, full service spa and salon (book massages, facials, wraps and other spa services in advance to ensure availability).
Standards Training Requirements
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.
1:00 - 2:30 pm Standards Update Course Mountainside Facilitator: TBD
If the individual has been actively involved with the accreditation process in the past three years.
1:00 - 6:00 pm Full Standards Course Evergreen Facilitator: TBD
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.)
1:00 - 4:30 pm CHOOSE ONE Debrief Your Camp Experience and Look Toward the Future Varied Spaces
Unique to the Keystone Retreat! You and your camp staff can select a quiet space for your own prescheduled camp debriefing session. Bear Creek has plenty of cozy lobby living rooms, pretty patios, and eateries that are conducive to discussing summer 2015 and planning for summer 2016.
Mingle with New ACA Regional Staff Varied Spaces
Come meet the regional staff of ACA and learn about membership, professional development, and how to involved.
3:30 - 4:30 pm 4-H Camp Debriefing and a Look Ahead Bear’s Den
Join your fellow 4-H camp professionals as we debrief the 2015 camp season and look ahead to creating a dynamic camping program for 2016.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, CONTINUED 5:30 - 6:30 pm NETWORKING - CHOOSE ONE Entertainment sponsored by Camplified Nonprofit Meet and Greet Cocktail Hour
The Bar
Sponsored by Touro University Ticketed Event, by Invitation Only Join professionals that represent nonprofit camps to discuss best practices.
Young Professional Networking Varied Spaces
Sponsored by Camp America Join young professionals as they convene to discuss camp best practices, career progression and leadership.
Christian Camp Association Networking
Varied Spaces Join your fellow CCCA professionals as we debrief the 2015 camp season and look ahead to creating a dynamic camping program for 2016.
6:30 pm Dinner and Visitor Program Recognition
Community Room
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 8:30 am Registration Opens
Hotel Lobby
Breakfast included in the Community Room
9:15 am KEYNOTE SESSION: Tell Your Story: Going from “camp” to “Oh, Wow, THAT CAMP!”
Travis Allison, Camp Hacker
Community Room
Some summer camps are still practitioners of the old campfire tradition: telling great stories. I find that that skill set is diminishing. When I go to visit camps in the summer, I rarely see that awesome moment of kids leaning forward in anticipation while a leader holds them in wrap attention with tales of adventure or of heroes overcoming great odds. We’re missing something very important. That storytelling skill will be the one thing that we can do to fight the malaise of our industry: camp is dying. In this keynote address, I will be talking about ways to tell the amazing stories of the transformation power of camp and showing some cool examples from the world of summer camp (and beyond!) Together we can save camp!
10:30 am Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Community Room Visit with local vendors to determine what the best products and services are for your camp. Gather with businesses to discuss your product needs.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, CONTINUED 11:00 am - CHOOSE ONE Advocating for Camp as an Integral Part of the Year-Round Education of Children - Top 10 Tips Mountainside
Susan Yoder, American Camp Association
Smart plans are critical. But, if we don’t get the words off the page and into people’s heads, we have failed. Sandy Hook reinforces that training is everything given that people can’t and won’t run to look at binders for response in a real emergency. Learn why your employees are really the first responders, not police, fire and EMTs. What are the legal requirements for training? What are the current practices and obstacles in organizations regarding training? What are the proven ways to train for emergency response? How does your organization compare?
The 17 Mistakes Camps Make in Creating Their Emergency Plans & How to Correct Them Evergreen
Bo Mitchell, 911 Consulting
Emergency planning in camps is subject to many federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards. Most, who are tasked with creating and maintaining emergency plans are confused or overwhelmed regarding those standards. Learn what laws, regulations and standards apply to your camp emergency planning, training and exercises. Learn what a lawsuit will do to you if you don’t create a plan to standard. Learn the 17 mistakes camps make in creating their plans today.
Special Needs, Special Care, Special Topics — An Open Discussion Forum
Bear’s Den
How the APG Can Transform Your Staff Training Forever...Who Knew!?
Spring Creek
Samantha Hazlett, Variety Club Camp This open discussion forum is for special needs camp directors, supervisors, programmers and Counselors to share ideas and knowledge, network, and talk about the needs of our special programs. Come and discuss what’s on your plate as a special needs camp and learn from each other’s knowledge and experience.
Alicia Daneberg, Chatham University
Each year we try to come up with engaging staff training sessions for our staff while doing two things: Trying not to do exactly what we did last summer, and we try to make our training better and more informative for staff. With accreditation on the books in 2015, there was less time to be creative and more time to fall in love with the APG (Accreditation Process Guide). Yes, the APG Guide that stares at camp professionals year round from our desk, or book shelf has been reincarnated as the official staff training guide for 2016. Use the APG to find inspiration, follow ACA policies and procedures, all while creating a meaningful staff training. This session will include examples from a successful summer, testimonials from staff, and handouts on items you can take with you for your own staff training in 2016!
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, CONTINUED 12:00 pm Lunch with Exhibitors (included with registration)
Community Room
Have lunch with exhibitors and share what products you would like to see at your camp.
1:00 pm - CHOOSE ONE Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a GPO! Rod Enderson, Trinity/HPSI
Spring Creek
Trinity/HPSI is the official ACA Group Purchasing Partner. I will share with you the benefits of joining a GPO and how to decide which one best meets the needs of your camp. We will discuss what questions you need to ask when choosing a GPO, some of the misconceptions about GPOs, the major areas of savings offered by GPOs, and answer any questions or concerns you may have about joining. There will an opportunity to ask specific questions about Trinity/HPSI and how we are different from other GPOs that are in the market. If you are not in some type of purchasing group, you losing out on hundreds if not thousands of dollars in savings!
Targeting a Better Camp Archery Experience Dakota Royer, Kinsey’s Outdoor
Bear’s Den
Kinsey’s Recreational Program is everything you need to allow your archery participants to have the time of their life! Kinsey’s has over 15,000 different archery related items to make sure you are fully equipped. We will also be discussing various games to keep your participants active, and different ways to make sure your equipment is performing to the best of its ability.
It’s A Camp Thing Evergreen Aimee Berger, Camplified
Spread the word through social media and user generated content creation that every child should experience summer camp. Generate publicity for your camp without a publicist! Utilize your own exceptional campers and alumni to communicate this message based on the extraordinary accomplishments that came about through skills learned only at summer camp.
3 Adventures International Staffing
Mountainside
Matt Buczek and Jeff Daly, 3 Adventures International
Join us to learn how to get the most from your international staff! With over 20 years experience as camp directors hiring international staff and known owners of the fastest growing international staffing agency, Matt and Jeff will discuss how 3 Adventures camp help you with your staffing needs as well as discuss J-1 Visa regulations and how they impact camps. We’ll also answer any questions you may have!
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, CONTINUED 2:00 pm - CHOOSE ONE What Lady Gaga Can Teach You About Marketing Your Summer Camp Travis Allison, Camp Hacker
Spring Creek
Little Monsters — one thing camp people have in common with Lady Gaga. No, I’m not referring to our campers, I mean that we have affectionate nicknames for the important people in our life. Lady Gaga is a top-selling music artist because she is amazing at building and looking after her community (whom she calls her Little Monsters). Camp leaders can learn a lot (and will in this session) from how Lady Gaga’s treats her true fans.
Protecting Your Camp’s Special Needs Personnel During Emergencies
Bo Mitchell, 911 Consulting
Evergreen
There should be a plan for any disabled or Special Needs Personnel (SNP) in any emergency, in any and every camp in America no matter your size. Planning should be written and organized site-specifically. This requires assignment, planning, and training of the employee emergency team by law. Learn the laws and regulations applicable to SNPs for emergency planning, training, drills, and exercises. Learn the mistakes made by other employers in planning emergency response for SNPs. Are your practices compliant?
7 Attributes for Teen and Young Adult Camp Staff Kelly Weisner, Penn State Extension 4-H
Bear’s Den
Work ethic is knowing what to do and doing it. It is marked by an individual’s attitude, reliability, professionalism, initiative, respect, integrity, and gratitude. Instilling these seven attributes into their heart and mind is crucial to becoming a prosperous employee. For America’s young employees, work ethic is vital to success. (Eric Chester) We’ve worked with seven work ethic markers and how they relate to the teen or young adult counselors in the 4-H camp program. Knowing and understanding these markers is important to helping these young adults succeeding in their future.
Lessons Learned from the ACA Camp Crisis Hotline Susan Yoder, American Camp Association
Mountainside
For almost 30 years, ACA has provided real-time support to camps nationwide through our Camp Crisis Hotline. In this session, we will review the trends and lessons learned from the previous year with the Hotline. Participants will also participate in case studies in order to translate the lessons to their own camp experiences next season!
3:00 pm Refreshments with Exhibitors Community Room
Take a break from learning and refresh with exhibitors. Enter to win a great prize!
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, CONTINUED 4:00 pm - CHOOSE ONE Emergency Response Planning — Emerging Risks in 2016 and How to Prepare
Gary Kimball, AM Skier
Mountainside
Emergency response planning is an ongoing process, not a one-time activity. As new risks emerge, camp directors are faced with trends in technology and social attitudes that have a significant impact on how to respond in an emergency. Learn what trends and risks to plan for in 2016 including: how social media has changed the speed and strategies of communicating during an emergency; top health concerns among leading camp medical professionals; increased awareness of sexual abuse; and the continued emphasis on security.
Where Did the Leads Go?
Peter Ross, 829 Studios
Evergreen
Remember when camps were all 7 weeks and you had a waitlist? The industry is undergoing a profound transformation and it’s time we discuss these market changes, formulate a strategy and put the wheels in motion. We’ll utilize an analytical approach and third-party data (e.g. Google, Nielsen’s, etc.) to understanding how exactly the industry had changed and what the next 10 years might hold.
25 Little Things that Make Big Things Happen
Sam Bloom, Emma Kaufmann Camp
Spring Creek
The little details that are focused on throughout the off-season AND at camp are what bring the big picture to life. Leadership, culture and communication are a few of those little things that continually resonate as being vital to making any transformation successful. Once you realize the truth behind, “Little things make big things happen,” you’ll never again view the details of your camp as boring or insignificant! Join me to learn the 25 “Little Things” that will make “Big Things” happen for you at your camp. Life is in the details, and this session will be a “game-changer” for you and for your camp culture!
CIT/LIT Should Really be Teen Leadership 101!
Bear’s Den
Tim Huchton, American Camp Association This session will discuss how we decided to totally revamp and rebuild our CIT/LIT program. We scratched our old program and implemented a schedule that was focused on leadership and skill development. We changed the culture from the “older campers” just hanging out to a thriving and exciting program. The changes helped us grow our program from 3-4 CIT’s per term to 25 in a matter of years. Come join us as we talk about what worked for us and how you might be able to implement many of the same changes.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, CONTINUED 5:00 pm Meet with the Exhibitors
Community Room Meet the exhibitors! The Keystone Retreat offers the best chance to add great additional resources to your camps and programs.
5:00 pm Relax and Rejuvenate
Bear Creek Mountain Spa and Recreational Facilities
Take a hike or make a trip to the spa. This is your chance to unwind after an exciting day of education.
7:00 pm Networking Dinner (included with registration)
Community Room
Enjoy a meal with fellow Retreat attendees. Connect with fellow camp professionals over your passion for camp!
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 8:30 am Registration Opens
Hotel Lobby
Breakfast included in the Community Room
9:15 am KEYNOTE SESSION: The Success of Failure; How Great Mentors Let Kids Fail, and You Can Too! Dr. Deborah Gilboa
Community Room
With all the pressure to make kids happy and see them succeed, it feels impossible to allow campers to learn hard life lessons. Parenting and Youth Development expert, Dr. G, will address this topic head on, making the case that kids and teens need failure in order to learn the ingredients of happiness: confidence, competence, and strong relationship skills. She empowers mentors/adults to take a step back and allow failure to foster effective decision making about the rare times we must step in to protect kids. Dr. G gives strategies to handle failure in order to build the skills they’ll need on their path to success.
10:45 am - CHOOSE ONE Tour of Bear Creek Resort Mountainside
Behind-the-scenes tour of Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center outdoor maintenance, engineering, waste, and recycling programs. Learn lessons you can apply to your camp or recreation facility And, watch a snow-making demonstration!
Getting More from Facebook Evergreen Peter Ross, 829 Studios
Can you honestly say that you recruited a bunch of new campers last year due to Facebook? Better yet, how many leads did Facebook get you? Of the traffic it referred back to your website, how many of those users actually went on to request information or register? For most camps, the answers to these questions are rather depressing. Despite investing an inordinate amount of time into social media their, return on investment is bleak. However, a number of innovative summer camps have begun to use Facebook a bit differently and the results are pretty unbelievable. During this session, we’ll take a sneak peek at the backend of these camps’ Facebook marketing campaigns to determine how best to manage your camp’s social media presence.
Challenging Staff to Do Hard Things Spring Creek Dr. Deborah Gilboa
Camp counselors and staff are responsible for the well-being and development of children and teens, while still undergoing a great deal of their own change and growth. Deborah Gilboa, MD, is a family physician and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, and a national speaker for parents and educators who has spent 37 summers at camp in one role or another! She will lead an interactive seminar that will give crucial biologic information and address the specific stresses and strengths of teens and young adults, with practical tools for getting the best from your staff, both for themselves and as mentors to your campers. more on next page > 2015 ACA Keystone Annual Retreat Experience - 16
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, CONTINUED Games, Games, Games! Bear’s Den Kyle Medeiros, American Camp Association-NY/NJ
Join us for engaging activities that can be implemented with campers and staff in your program. Attendees will participate in several games that develop a positive group dynamic and team atmosphere. This session will provide ideas for participants of all ages and highlight the importance of play!
12:00 pm - CHOOSE ONE The Surprising Power of Passionate Parents...Partnering Without Pain Travis Allison, Camp Hacker
Bear’s Den
How many times have you heard a camp director friend say “This job would be so great. . .if there weren’t so parent’s involved!” or “I spend all of my time just dealing with parents. I can’t get anything done.” We think there is a way to have a great relationship with your camp’s parents and still focus on developing a transformative program for their children. Effective partnerships with parents involve: figuring out what gives them stress and communicating how camp solves that problem; looking at your current camp families and figuring out which parents have been your best allies today - then getting more of them.
Traditions: Are They Holding You Back? Mountainside Jonathan Gold, Oak Crest Day Camp
As camp directors, we know that traditions are an integral part of our camp’s cultures. Every camp has unique traditions that make up the very essence of that camps personality. As camping professionals we also know that in order to be competitive we must constantly evolve our business practices and processes. These two things ARE NOT mutually exclusive. How do we get past the “. . . but we always did it that way” mentality when it comes to running our business? Particularly in light of the fact that many of our seasonal employees are educational professionals to whom the word “change” has an entirely different meaning. This session will deal with the hard work of evolving your camp business every year and how to make change and evolution the norm in your organization.
What You Must Know About Mandated Reporting Evergreen Valerie Rode, Lehigh County Office of Children and Youth Services
This workshop is designed to provide participants with information related to the 20 pieces of Child Protection Legislation that have significantly changed the way child abuse and neglect is addressed in Pennsylvania from both the identification, reporting and investigative processes. Participants will understand the amendments to the Child Protective Services Law and the impact on their respective discipline.
Preparing for a Healthy Camp Season Jennifer Wallace, Penn State and Milton Hershey School
Spring Creek
You must prepare all year round to have a healthy camp season. In this session we will discuss the importance of the camp nurse and the relationship between the camp nurse and the camp director. We will also review common infectious diseases at camp and the importance of immunizations for both campers and counselors.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, CONTINUED 1:00 pm Snacks with Exhibitors
Community Room
Enjoy snacks and a swap meet with the exhibitors! Enter one (or all!) of the raffles to win great prizes from our sponsors. We will also present the Don McClain Award at this event.
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Envision yourself at ACA’s 2016 National Conference in Atlanta, GA. Whether you’re an experienced professional or newer to the field, there’s something for you! • Top-Quality Keynote Speakers • Educational Breakout Sessions • Informal Discussion Groups
• Networking with Peers • Continuing Education Credits • Exhibitors and Vendors
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EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY 3 Adventures, LLC • Booth 10 3 Adventures is a full service international staffing agency. We are owned and operated by camp directors with over 50 years of experience in camping. By choosing to partner with the 3 Adventures team, you will have round the clock access to friendly, experienced placement professionals and the highest quality of people, waiting to become your next great camp staff. Matt Buczek Jeff Daly 16 Edgemere Ter Washington, NJ 07882 888-724-4292 Fax 888-724-4292 matt@3adventures.com www.3adventures.com 413 Strengthgear • Booth 5 413 Strengthgear’s mission is to be the best graphic design company in the decorated apparel and gift industry. Providing creative design, personalized care and service, and dependable product delivery for our customers. Royleane Allen Donna Holmes 3810 Timms St. Tyler, Tx 75701 903-939-8536 Fax 903-939-9047 www.412sga.com
ACA Volunteer Opportunities Your ACA, Keystone Regional Local Council of Leaders is looking for hardworking people passionate about the camp experience, to join our team! Several positions are currently open and we need you (or a recommendation from you)! If you are interested let us know.
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Bunk1 • Booth 9 Established in 1999, Bunk1 has been exclusively serving the camp community for 16 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. Robert Burns Lindley Spiegel 461 Park Ave S New York, NY 10016 888-465-2267 Fax 212-974-7850 rob@bunk1.com www.bunk1.com Camp America • Booth 3 Camp America has been the nation’s leading provider of international staff to summer camps since 1969. We take great pride in providing excellent customer service and offering a wide selection of exceptional staff. CA will provide qualified staff for virtually every position at your camp, from qualified activity leaders and specialist and general counselors to kitchen, maintenance, and office staff. We serve every type of camp, from not for profit to profit, special needs to faith based, day to residential. We aim to be your easiest and friendliest option for quality matches and smooth logistics. We specialize in serving camp directors who are new to the international staffing process and those who have done it for over 30 years. Sam Roberts 800-727-8233 1 High Ridge Park Stamford, CA 06905 sroberts@aifs.com www.campamerica.aifs.com
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , CONTINUED CampBrain • Booth 7 Web-based and locally installed camp and conference center management software serving over 1000 camps and conference centers since 1994. Features include registration and billing, medical, staff, cabin/group assignment, transportation, donors, alumni, inquiries, 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 Fax 416-485-7262 info@campbrain.com www.campbrain.com Camplified • Booth 1 Camplified transform camps across the nation into music festivals; complete with a day full of sponsor-branded activities, music performances by bands of all genres, and capping the night with a live DJ set for campers at the appropriately titled, “Electric Canteen.” It is heralded by bands, brands, and camps as a consistently cost effective platform and constant innovation to ensure stellar talent and activities. Campers look forward to the day the trucks roll on site. Aimee Berger Founder/Partner, Camp*li*fied/ItsACampThing Talent Management for Nicole Ryan Primary Wave Entertainment Company 116 E 16th Street – 9th Floor New York, New York 10003 212 584 8066 Fax 212-661-8890 aberger@primarywave.com www.camplified.com
CampSite • Booth 4 Designed by camp directors, for camp directors, CampSite offers an innovative and easy-to-use system for managing every aspect of your camp in a fully web-based environment. With decades of experience in both designing software and running camps, we know what you need to make your camp and business processes more efficient. Whether your focus is enrollment, staffing, medical management, reporting, email marketing, activity scheduling, transportation, attendance, or sharing photos & videos with your families; CampSite does it all! Todd Browning 67 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury, NY 11797 516-719-7070 Fax 516-575-6934 todd@campmanagement.com www.campmanagement.com Kinsey’s Outdoor Recreational Program • Booth 13 Kinsey’s Outdoor Recreational Program is your source for your Archery equipment needs. We are here to supply you with everything you need to run a successful Archery program! We look forward to working with you. Galen Halteman Brandon Frey Dakota Royer 1660 Steel Way Dr. Mount Joy, PA 17552 717-653-9074 Fax 717-653-6278 bfrey@kinseysinc.com droyer@kinseysinc.com ghalteman@kinseysinc.com www.Kinseysinc.com
The concept, “MESH,” focuses on the mental, emotional, and social health of campers and staff. It spans a broad scope of concerns and is the current focus of ACA’s Healthy Camps Initiative. Learning how to handle MESH issues at your camp is integral to the safety of your campers and staff. If you see the MESH logo beside a session, it indicates that the session focuses on one or more of the MESH areas for the betterment of campers and/or staff. 2015 ACA Keystone Annual Retreat Experience - 20
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , CONTINUED Merchant’s Fleet • Booth 12 Merchants Short-Term Leasing provides transportation solutions to the camping and tour industry. With over 30 years of experience, currently 1,100 vehicles on the road and more than 120 camps being serviced, we are the premier leader in camp transportation solutions nationwide, providing for all 50 states. Headquartered in Greater Manchester, NH, Merchants Short-Term Leasing is a division of Merchants Fleet Management. Mike Snyder Sal Fier 1256 Hooksett Rd. Hooksett, NH 03106 603-669-4100 Fax 603-695-9204 mikesnyder@merchantsfleet.com www.merchantsfleetmanagement.com National Camp Group Insurance Agency • Booth 8 Camping activity involves many unique risks and exposures. National Camp Group has the knowledge and expertise to provide camps with the right insurance coverage at the best price possible. We represent some of the top insurance companies in the industry providing camp-specific insurance programs. Bjorn Waldron 25 Greenway Dr. SW Leesburg, VA 20175 703-777-6500 bwaldron@ncginsurance.com www.ncginsurance.com Stickers and More • Booth 11 Since 1997, we’ve been helping youth groups, camps, businesses & not-for profits nationwide brand and market their organization with quality apparel, design, commercial printing, logo branding and much more. Our mission statement? To be a leader, not a follower in the world of custom printing by providing quality product, competitive pricing and ethical business practices. Building the platform to earn our clients trust long after the first sale. Andy Cox 1648 E 675 S Washington, IN 47501 888-644-7745 Fax 812-644-7745 info@stickersandmore.com www.stickersandmore.com 21 - 2015 ACA Keystone Annual Retreat Experience
Touro University-Nevada • Booth 2 Touro University-Online Master’s in Camp Administration and Leadership The TUN Online MS in Camp Administration and Leadership is an innovative professional development opportunity for aspiring or current camp professionals. Graduates of the Camp Administration program will be equipped with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for a leadership position at camps throughout the country. Each course is focused on examining a specific aspect of a year-round camp position (camp management, budgeting, finance, operations, leadership and ethics). This graduate program gives you the opportunity to implement new ideas and concepts which will provide you with an edge in this competitive field. David Malter 874 American Pacific Dr. Henderson, NV 89014 917-292-1486 David.malter@tun.touro.edu www.tun.touro.edu/camp Trinity/HPSI • Booth 6 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, In the Swim, Supplies On The Fly and many others. Our members current save over $11,000,000 per year from their previous pricing. For a complimentary analysis of your foodservice savings opportunity, email Travis Claypool at travis. claypool@trinity-usa.net or call him at 615672-0229, or visit www.trinity-usa.net for more information. Rod Enderson PO Box 1674 White House, TN 37188 615-672-0229 Fax 615-855-1800 rod.enderson@trinity-usa.net www.trinity-usa.net
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , CONTINUED UMS Interactive • Booth 14 USM Interactive is a digital marketing agency specializing in website design and online marketing. We excel in helping camps reach and engage with their audience your round whether its through a website, social media or paid search. Marking your online presence resourceful for parents and a valuable marketing tool for your camp is what we are all about.
Thank You for Attending!
Will Read 444 South Union St. Burlington, VT 05401 866-398-2044 wread@usminteractive.com Camps.usminteractive.com
Attend our ACA Keystone presentations November 4th to learn from our experts as they discuss the benefits of short-term leasing and service programs. Contact Your Merchants ACA Representatives Mike Snyder (484) 661-7070 mikesnyder@merchantsfleet.com Sal Fier (609) 203-0201 salfier@merchantsfleet.com
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 2015 Conference Sponsors
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