ACA Southeastern Conference Program Book by American Camp Association

2015 AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION

SOUTHEASTERN

CONFERENCE O C TO B E R 4 – 7 J AC K S O N VI L L E , F L

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Educational Endorsement Program (EEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Schedule at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Service Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Conference Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Jacksonville Hyatt Regency Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

EDUCATION SESSIONS

Keynote Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Networking Opportunities and Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preconference Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EXHIBIT HALL

Exhibit Hall Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Exhibit Hall Floorplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Exhibitor Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ACA INFORMATION

ACA, Southeastern Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Thank You to Our 2015 Conference Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ACA, Southeastern 2015 Local Council of Leaders and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . 34

WELCOME “CONNECT. CREATE. CHANGE. IT STARTS WITH US!” On behalf of the ACA, Southeastern Planning Committee, welcome to Jacksonville, Florida! Set in the heart of historic downtown Jacksonville, this conference will provide you with an amazing professional development and networking experience. We worked hard to carry our theme throughout all areas of our conference this year. As we embark on the next level of camp, we are constantly searching for ways to create, connect, and change the world around us. Creating meaningful experiences for campers and staff, connecting with colleagues, campers and parents, and changing how people see the camp experience is the heart of what we do. We hope that you will enjoy what we have lined up for you: • We have not one, but two amazing keynote speakers. Ana Homayoun is the author of three powerful books focused on the issues young people face as they navigate the challenges of school and life. Dr. Kelly Gordon is the Chair of Fine Arts and Director of Theatre at Concordia University Texas. Her keynote address will focus on how theatre empowers youth, with special emphasis on theatre for social change and performing theatre in nature. • Join us for the highly anticipated Tuesday Night Live (TNL)! There will be entertainment, food, drinks, a live and silent auction, and more! Come see what all the talk is about. • Remember to stop by the exhibit hall. Vendors from all over are coming to show off their new and exciting materials. Food, drinks, and entertainment will be provided to attendees visiting the hall. • Never been to Jacksonville? Come join us on a guided bus tour of Jacksonville’s breweries. (space is limited) As you can see, we have plenty of things planned over the next four days. Thanks for joining us and for your participation in the ACA, Southeastern Regional Conference! Rebecca Hahessy, Conference Committee Chair

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 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. ACA’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.

S AVE T H E DAT E !

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

www.ACAcamps.org/conference

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LCOL Meeting

Boardroom 4

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Guided Brewery Tour of Jacksonville

Lobby

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration & Hospitality Open

Sky Bridge-3rd Floor

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Standards Course

City Terrace 4

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

Standards Update Course

City Terrace 11

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

EPIC Preconference

City Terrace 7

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

Newcomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome

City Terrace 5

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

Opening Keynote with Ana Homayoun River Terrace 2

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

ACA CEO, The Future of ACA Southeastern River Terrace 2

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

Exhibit Hall Opening/Block Party

Conference Center A

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE ,

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration & Hospitality Open

Sky Bridge- 3rd Floor

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

Morning Roundtables

City Terrace 4 & 6

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

Education Sessions

See Quick Reference

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

Conference Center A

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

Education Sessions

See Quick Reference

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

LCOL and EPIC Hosted Lunch with EPIC Talks

River Terrace 1

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 - Live Auction, Dessert and Entertainment

River Terrace 2

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Registration & Hospitality Open

Sky Bridge- 3rd Floor

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

Education Sessions

See Quick Reference

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Closing Keynote with Dr. Kelly Gordon

River Terrace 2

ACA, SOUTHEASTERN SERVICE PROJECT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA-JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS Every year ACA, Southeastern gives back to the local community in which we hold our conference. This year, we are honored to help the University of Florida-Jacksonville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD). CARD is a community-based program providing assistance and support to people with an autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities, their families, the professionals serving them, and the community. CARD was established by the Florida Legislature, and is funded by the Florida Department of Education to provide free services and support to eligible constituents throughout Baker, Clay Duval, Flagler, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. Our mission is to provide support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities. What Are We Collecting? CARD asks for assistance in collecting toys* for their annual Seasons of Hope dinner. This catered holiday meal is provided free to 50 selected families who have a child on the spectrum. There are many fun activities provided throughout the dinner which includes a visit from Santa. Many of these families are struggling financially and because of their child’s disability they cannot attend regular holiday parties. With your help each child will receive 4-5 toys personally selected by Santa! Wish List: (please make sure items remain in their original packaging) – Books

– DVD/Disney DVD

– LEGOS

– Star Wars toys

– Thomas the Train toys

– Disney Princess/Frozen toys

– Learning Toys

– Sports balls

– Minecraft games

– Angry Birds toys

– Action Figures (Marvel, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) – Gift cards, clothes and shoes for teenagers *Please note that there will be a gift wrapping station in the exhibit hall for these donations.

2015 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Conference Co-Chairs: Rebecca Hahessy, Deliver the Dream Auction Chair; Deanna Ludwick, Girl Souts-North Carolina Coastal Pines Hospitality and Volunteer Chair: Bethany Frazier, Kanuga Conference Center Operations Chair: Josh Rood, ACA Volunteer Sponsorship/Exhibitor Chair: Libby Quinones, Girl Scouts-Carolina Peaks to Piedmont & Deanna Ludwick, Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal Pines ACA Professional Development Specialist: Akera Gamble ACA Outreach and Engagement Professional: Jazmin Albarran

JACKSONVILLE HYATT REGENCY MAP THIRD FLOOR MEETING SPACE

Plan to Attend a ACA Southeastern Conference Tradition

Tuesday Night Live Friends — Dessert — Entertainment — Live Auction Tuesday, October 6, 7:30 pm — River Terrace 2 The funds raised by the Silent and Live Auctions help to fund Southeastern’s two Professional Development Scholarship’s: — Pop” Hollandsworth Memorial Scholarship — — Peggy Adams Equestrian Scholarship — Thank you for supporting Southeastern’s commitment to professional development. www.ACAcamps.org/southeastern/scholarships

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS OPENING KEYNOTE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 3:15 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., RIVER TERRACE 2 ANA HOMAYOUN Managing Today’s Social Media: Understanding How the Digital Age Affects Our Campers, and What We Can Do to Help Working with kids in today’s digital world has never been so complex, and keeping up with the latest social media trends can seem like a never-ending challenge. Even camps that do not have access to social media typically use online tools to promote and maintain community, and with that opportunity comes potential challenges. With empathy and humor, noted author and educator Ana Homayoun often helps parents and educators understand the new world of social media socialization, and provides practical tips on how camps can with work children to make better choices around social media use and overall wellness. Based in the Silicon Valley, she is a frequent speaker at schools and conferences throughout the United States and abroad, and specializes in consulting with schools that have one-to-one tablet and laptop programs. To learn more about her work, visit www.anahomayoun.com.

CLOSING KEYNOTE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 10:00 A .M. – 11:15 A .M., RIVER TERRACE 2 DR. KELLY GORDON Power in Play; Creating Theatre that Connects Campers and Changes the World Dr. Kelly Carolyn Gordon presents an inspiring, entertaining, and thoughtful keynote address about how the creation of theatre can be utilized to bring the camp community together and empower youth, both within and beyond the world of camp. The session will cover creativity, collaboration, empathy, and social change through a lively speech, some engaging audience participation, and minimal slides. Attendees will leave the session with a deeper appreciation for and understanding of the potential power of theatre at camp, specific theatre-based activities that utilize nature as a stage, and several new ideas to pursue post-conference.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Newcomers’ Welcome 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. City Terrace 5 Meet the attendees, find out more about the conference, and learn how to get involved! Everyone is welcome — not just newcomers. This is a great way to learn about sessions, opportunities, and ACA! A fantastic chance to start networking while at the conference! Welcome to Jacksonville and Opening Keynote with Ana Homayoun Managing Today’s Social Media: Understanding How the Digital Age Affects Our Campers, and What We Can Do to Help 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. River Terrace 2 ACA CEO, The Future of ACA Southeastern 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

River Terrace 2

Join Tom Holland, the new Chief Executive Officer of the American Camp Association, as he discusses the future of ACA, Inc. and ACA, Southeastern. Tom has been essential to the recent transformation of ACA. previously serving as the Chief Foundation and Funds Development Officer and on the National Board of Directors. In addition to his role at ACA, Tom was the Executive Director of an independent non-profit camp in Wyoming. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening — Block Party 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Conference Center A

Meet the exhibitors and have some fun! Here you will have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors and an evening together at our Block Party, which includes a light dinner, live music, and fantastic raffles! Door prizes will be given away every thirty minutes — you can only win if you attend!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Exhibit Hall Open 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Conference Center A Get another chance to network and cultivate relationships with our exhibitors. Mid-morning snack and coffee on us! EPIC Talks Hosted by the Southeastern LCOL and EPIC 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. River Terrace 1 Based on the popular ‘TED Talks’, EPIC Talks provide emerging professionals with an opportunity to share impactful stories validating the work of camp professionals and offer innovative ways to manage your camp.

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Monday October 5, 2015 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Opening Keynote: Managing Today's Social Media: Understanding How the Digital Age Affects Our Campers, and What We Can Do to Help

7:30 am - 8:15 am Roundtables

"Sprays, bombs, bugs, oh my!" Game Ideas: Swap, Share and Steal!

8:30 am - 9:45 am

Improving Camp Safety with S.E.A. (Supervision, Education and Accountability)

Ana Homayoun

River Terrace 2

Katherine Parnell Carly Robinson

City Terrace 4 City Terrace 6

Michael Swain

City Terrace 7

Kim Aycock Deanna Ludwick

City Terrace 4 City Terrace 5

Nicholai Ronningen

City Terrace 9

Susan Yoder

City Terrace 6

Dorcas Tomasek

City Terrace 9

Kim Aycock

City Terrace 4

Tuesday October 6, 2015

Camp as a Bridge to Healing in the Midst of Change Using Nature as Our Playground Put Your Website to Work Advocating for Camp as an Integral Part of the Year-Round Education of Children - Top 10 Tips 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Crisis Response vs Crisis Reaction Taking Intentionality to the Next Level: (Re)-Align Your Camp Program With The Stages of Group Development Your Newest Winter Branding Techniques May Already Be In Your Back Pocket! An Introduction to A Coach Approach to Staff Development

Shadows in the Woods: Eating Disorders at Summer Camp

Managing Risks: Encouraging Children to Conquer Their Fears, Reassuring Parents, and Fending Off Lawyers

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Finding a Career at Summer Camp Getting down and dirty: Asking the right questions Play Matters Workshop Camps in Crisis - Trends & Lessons Learned from Another Year with the ACA Camp Crisis Hotline Wednesday October 7, 2015 Nuggets of Knowledge: Debriefing ACA Southeastern 2015

8:30 am - 9:45 am

City Terrace 7 City Terrace 6 City Terrace 5

Deborah Ausburn

City Terrace 9

Missy Schenck Deb Jordan Tim Huchton

City Terrace 5 City Terrace 6 City Terrace 4

Susan Yoder

City Terrace 7

Ruby Compton

City Terrace 5

Risk Management Systems: For Summer Camp Adventure Programs

Ben Williams

City Terrace 9

In the Weeds - Recruiting, Interviewing & Hiring Quality Staff

Luke Durham

City Terrace 7

Panel

City Terrace 4

Susanna Miller-Raines

City Terrace 6

Dr. Kelly Gordon

River Terrace 2

Your camp has experienced a Tragedy: What happens next? Radically Redefining Acceptance :Accepting and including campers with challenging behaviors 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Lee Biear Jane Bishop Dr. Joann Hendleman

Closing Keynote: Power in Play; Creating Theatre that Connects Campers and Changes the World

SIGN-UP:SIGN-UP: www.rallyup.com/aca-camp-moves-me-2015 www.rallyup.com/aca-2015 October 1–31 is your time to walk, run, bike, swim — or any activity you choose — for the cause of camp. Gather your supporters and get moving! Dollars raised will support ACA’s Send a Child to Camp Fund, a national effort to send more children to camp. powered by

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Jacksonville Ale Trail Sunday, October 4, 2-6 pm

Join us as we tour the vibrant Jacksonville craft brewery scene. Jacksonville has one of only five Budweiser breweries open for tours in the entire country! By registering for the Jacksonville Ale Trail, you will tour several breweries in style with your very own tour guide. The Ale Trail registration fee includes a tour of pre-selected breweries, a group guide, and transportation. If you like beer or just like seeing how it’s made, this tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Standards Courses General Training Requirements for Camps 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, October 5, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. City Terrace 4 Lunch provided Standards Update Course: If the individual has been actively involved with the accreditation process in the past three years. Monday, October 5, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. City Terrace 11

EPIC Preconference Workshop with Tony Ovnarte Monday, October 5, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

City Terrace 7

Join us for an EPIC preconference session with Tony Oyenarte. This leadership session will be an interactive workshop focused on multiple facets of camping. Whether you are a leader in day camp, nonprofit, private, or resident camp program; you will walk away with new and innovative ideas that you can use in all aspects of your life. Team building, core values, and customer service will be woven into the different paths of running a successful camp program. Tony is the Director of Camp Lochearn for Girls located in beautiful Vermont. He is actively involved with ACA as a National Board Member and is past president of ACA SE. Lunch provided

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EDUCATION SESSIONS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 Early Morning Round Table Sessions Note- coffee & bagels will be available

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. “Sprays, Bombs, Bugs, Oh My!” City Terrace 4

Katherine Parnell, Kanuga In the past few years, camps and staff have been closed lipped when it comes to addressing infestation issues. As advocates for camp and safety, it’s time we educate others on how to be prepared and handle situations like bed bugs instead of “sweeping it under the rug.”

Game Ideas: Swap, Share and Steal! City Terrace 6

Carly Robinson, Camp Kiwanis We will focus on team building and deductive reasoning games. You are invited to share your winning ideas as well!

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Improving Camp Safety with S.E.A. (Supervision, Education and Accountability) City Terrace 7 Michael Swain, Markel Insurance

Providing appropriate supervision is probably by far one of the most important elements to a successful camp season. Yet, a high percentage of claims reported are directly correlated to inappropriate and inadequate supervision practices at camp. This workshop will offer guidance and practical insight on how the power of S.E.A. (Supervision, Education and Accountability) can help support a healthy camp and positive camper experience.

Camp as a Bridge to Healing in the Midst of Change City Terrace 4 Kim Aycock, Camp 2 Campus Learning Solutions, and Cheryl Gans, Cornerstone Day Camp Grief and loss is a normal process that happens to all of us as a result of some form of change. Grief is very likely to manifest itself at camp as campers and staff experience varying stages of loss carried over from or as they are made aware of a new change at home. It is also possible that an unforeseen tragedy may affect your entire camp population during the camp season. Regardless of the situation, camp communities are a perfect bridge to begin or continue the journey of the healing process. Learn from specific examples of how this looks or has worked for various camps so that hope is restored to your camp family.

Using Nature as Our Playground City Terrace 5

Deanna Ludwick, Neph Bailey and Kristi Doebler

Do our campers truly know all about the environment they live in and the nature that surrounds them? We can show them far better than just telling them! Join us as we actively explore the power of play through nature based games and activities! You will walk away with hands on nature games that you can play with the kids and yes, adults too! We will share our favorite games and activities from environmental education resources such as Project Wild, Project Learning Tree and much more! 17

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued Put Your Website to Work

City Terrace 9

Nicholai Ronningen, Ronningen Design You’ve had a website for years. What do you do with it? What does it do for you? What do camp families expect it to do for them? If your website has just been sitting there, it’s time to ask yourself this question — is my website a real asset? If not, let’s make it one!

Advocating for Camp as an Integral Part of the Year-Round Education of Children — Top 10 Tips City Terrace 6 Susan Yoder, American Camp Association

Education reform debates have often overlooked the valuable contribution camp brings to the education and development of the whole child. The camp community knows that engagement in out-of-school activities has been found to predict academic success, such as higher test scores and lower dropout rates. But community and government decision makers don’t universally understand this. What are you doing to spread our message? Learn and use these top 10 tips to become advocates for your camp and the camp experience.

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Crisis Response vs Crisis Reaction

City Terrace 9

Dorcas Tomasek, The Redwoods Group A camper or staff getting seriously hurt or killed is a camp director’s worst nightmare. We will spend time looking at some real life case studies to learn how to prevent crisis from happening and how to be best prepared to handle when crisis happens. In a time of crisis, a solid and rehearsed plan will help insure that we are calm, accurate and precise in the way we respond.

Taking Intentionality to the Next Level — (Re)-Align Your Camp Program With The Stages of Group Development

City Terrace 4

Kim Aycock, Camp 2 Campus Learning Solutions

From inception to culmination, every group advances through predictable stages of development. This session will give you the tools to analyze the placement of activities and events in your camp program (including staff training!) to see how they parallel this known progression. Boost the intentionality of your program by (re)-aligning everything you do with this model and watch the pieces of the puzzle fit together!

Your Newest Winter Branding Techniques May Already Be In Your Back Pocket! Lee Biear, Eagle River Camps

City Terrace 7

Want to do something different and innovative with your winter engagements, but don’t have the time or resources to develop them? This session will focus on revitalizing your winter marketing to keep current campers engaged and extend your reach to ideal future campers. You will learn how to identify your secret marketing resources to promote your distinctive camp program and traditions without breaking the bank. Your most powerful branding potential may already be in your back pocket – find it in this engaging and collaborative session!

An Introduction to a Coach Approach to Staff Development Jane Bishop, The Next Step

City Terrace 6

How do you achieve your desired outcome for staff development? Consider using basic coaching skills to empower and develop staff. This session will introduce a coach approach, provide a five step coaching model and demonstrate how deep listening and powerful questions can be immediately implemented.

Shadows in the Woods: Eating Disorders at Summer Camp

City Terrace 5

Dr. Joann Hendleman, The Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness

This presentation highlights the current issues of body image, self-esteem, and how media correlates to life at summer camp for a camper and/or counselor. We briefly explain the definitions of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder, signs and symptoms of each disorder, and what staff members can do in a potential situation where a camper or co-counselor might be struggling with an eating disorder. We will also teach directors how to notice the beginning signs of eating disorders and what to do. We conclude with effective ways camp can promote positive body image and self-esteem among the camp community, how to best communicate with parents and professionals, and how to model healthy behavior for campers. 19

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Managing Risks: Encouraging Children to Conquer Their Fears, Reassuring Parents, and Fending Off Lawyers City Terrace 9 Deborah Ashburn, Taylor English Duma, LLP and Donna Caudell Truett-McConnell College

We are now learning that it is possible to keep children too safe. Numerous mental health studies are showing that if children are protected from all risks, then they grow into anxious, emotionally fragile adults. The challenge for camps is to help children face their fears, develop positive self-image through actual accomplishments rather than verbal reinforcement, and learn resilience, all while reassuring anxious parents and aggressive attorneys.

Finding a Career at Summer Camp City Terrace 5 Missy Schenck,Dan Davis, Kim Aycock and Marissa De la Fuente

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.

Getting Down and Dirty: Asking the Right Questions

City Terrace 6

Deb Jordan, East Carolina University

Conducting evaluations is a necessity—no way around it. Parents, funders, oversight boards, even our staff, want to know how we’re doing and if what we are doing meets intended outcomes. We often ask evaluation questions that we think will give us the information we want to know, only to find out that people answered in a way we never intended. In this hands-on session we’ll work through the process of creating evaluation questions that will result in feedback about what really want to know.

Play Matters Workshop City Terrace 4 Tim Huchton, American Camp Association

Come to this high energy session ready to PLAY. We will cover games in a fast paced, high energy format designed to give you a few new games and time fillers you might need this summer. You can learn more about a person in one hour of play than in a lifetime of conversation! PLAY MATTERS!

Camps in Crisis - Trends & Lessons Learned from Another Year with the ACA Camp Crisis Hotline City Terrace 7 Susan Yoder, American Camp Association

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!

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Nuggets of Knowledge: Debriefing ACA Southeastern 2015

City Terrace 5

Ruby Compton, Green River Preserve

Back again in 2015! Were there sessions you wanted to attend but couldn’t because they were running concurrently with other sessions that you had to go to? This workshop will discuss each educational session in brief with their respective key “take homes,” resulting in an hour of the most impactful information presented at #ACASE15. Participants will be led in focused and directed discussion as they share the best of what they’ve learned this week, whether it was in a classroom or during an informal meet and greet. Finally, participants will create action plans making it easy to implement strategies and apply new ideas on Monday morning upon returning to the office.

Risk Management Systems: For Summer Camp Adventure Programs JP Bevilaqua, Camp Merriewoode and Ben Williams, Falling Creek Camp

City Terrace 9

This session will provide you with a broad overview of risk management systems and theory to help guide you in your facilitation of summer camp programs.

EDUCATION SESSIONS , continued In the Weeds – Recruiting, Interviewing & Hiring Quality Staff

City Terrace 7

Luke Durham, CampSense and Camp Laney

One of the most common stresses is finding, interviewing and hiring enough staff members. This session will cover how to design your camp’s leadership program to enable camps to create a pipeline of future staff members from current campers. We will also challenge the way in which we interview potential counselors, focusing on core personal values and life experiences instead of just specific skills. These skills will help form the basis for in which we make our hiring decisions for summer camp staff and hopefully relieve the stress that comes along with filling the staff board.

Your Camp has Experienced a Tragedy: What Happens Next?

City Terrace 4

Michael Swain, Dorcas Tomasek, Kim Aycock, Susan Yoder

If your camp suddenly experiences a death, would you know how to manage the aftermath? Join us as we discuss the progression from the moment your camp experiences a death to managing the process moving forward. Discover the typical questions that directors have immediately after the crisis. Explore the variety of ways that you can teach campers and staff how to celebrate life and deal with grief. Building off of Tuesday’s sessions, Camp as a Bridge to Healing; Crisis Response vs Crisis Reaction, and Camps in Crisis, this session will delve deeper in to the aftermath of a camper death in your camp community and provide guidelines for working with campers, families and staff.

Radically Redefining Acceptance: Accepting and Includng Campers with Challenging Behaviors City Terrace 6 Jason Cavin and Susanna Miller-Raines, Center for Leadership in Disability

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow at camp. Camp is the perfect environment to teach problem-solving, build positive relationships, encourage new behaviors, and build independence. These skills are the reason parents send their children to camp and are the foundations of positive behavior supports. Many camps struggle with campers with significant behaviors issues, while many more don’t even admit them. In this session you will learn how to better be able to include campers with some of the most challenging behaviors. 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. 22 22

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5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome to the Exhibit Hall Block Party! 6 - 10' Serpentine Tabledinner, cash bar, entertainment, and more! Includes 11 - 2.5ft High Top Table 31 - 10ft x 10ft Booth

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Enjoy time with our vendors and a mid-morning snack and coffee on us!

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EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY 829 Studios • Booth #9 829 Studios is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides expertise in website development, search engine marketing, interactive media, and marketing consulting. We develop websites, media, and marketing concepts that deliver measurable results and help summer camps provide a better customer experience through thoughtful design. Jan Wojtasinski 1330 Beacon St Ste. 228 Brookline, MA 02446 617-933-9824 x 710 jan@829llc.com www.829llc.com The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness (“The Alliance”) • Booth #1 A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing programs and activities aimed at outreach, education, and early intervention for all eating disorders. Founded in October 2000, The Alliance has worked tirelessly to raise awareness, eliminate stigma, promote access to care and support for those susceptible to, currently struggling with, and recovered from eating disorders. The Alliance offers educational workshops and presentations, free support groups for those struggling and their loved ones, advocacy for eating disorders and mental health legislation, national toll-free phone help line, and referrals, support and mentoring services. All services offered by The Alliance are free-of-charge, therefore, making it accessible to everyone. Since its inception in October 2000, The Alliance has offered presentations on eating disorders, positive body image, and self-esteem to more than 235,000 individuals nationwide. Johanna Kandel and Dr. Joann Hendelman 866.662.1235 www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com

American Bedding MFG • Booth #31 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 Bunk1 • Booth #11 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 461 Park Ave S New York, NY 10016 888-465-2267 rob@bunk1.com www.bunk1.com Camp America • Booth #14 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. Alyse Lorenzo 800-727-8233 1 High Ridge Park Stamford, CA 06905 alorenzo@aifs.com www.campamerica.aifs.com

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , continued CampBrain • Booth #17 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 info@campbrain.com www.campbrain.com CampDocs.com • Booth #22 The leading electronic health record system for camps, designed by camp doctors, nurses & directors. Our secure, easy-to-use, web-based solution keeps safety in the forefront of camp operations, managing health forms, allergies/ medications & illness/injury health logging for your camp throughout the summer. CampDoc.com also offers pre-packaged medications. Nola Santosa Kristen Pearson 526 S Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 734-636-1000 michael@campdoc.com www.campdoc.com

CampMinder, LLC • Booth #19 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 • Booth #26 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 todd@campmanagement.com www.campmanagement.com

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , continued CardWorks • Booth #20 Since 1987, CardWorks has been at the forefront of the electronic payments industry. By providing unique products and services, we have successfully enabled our clients to manage and grow their businesses. Our Director of Business Development, Erick Weinstein has been dedicated to servicing the American Camp Association and has enabled the relationship between our companies to grow since 2010. CardWorks currently processes for over 500 camps and non-profits nationwide, with more being added every month. Erick Weinstein 516-864-6679 101 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797 erick.weinstein@cardworks.com www.cwamerchantservices.com CCUSA • Booth #13 For the last 30 years, CCUSA has been providing 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.

Disney Cruise Line • Booth #10 Established in 1998, Disney Cruise Line is known for delivering exceptional guest service and creating memorable family experiences that last a lifetime. Our outstanding crew members set us apart as a leader in the entertainment and hospitality industries by providing personalized attention to our guests. The difference is something you feel the moment you step onboard, and our crew are the reason our guests come back year after year. Working on a cruise ship takes dedication and hard work, but it also provides rewarding experiences, competitive pay and world-class training. Wilma Fuentes-Vega P.O. Box 10299 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0299 wilma.fuentes-vega@disney.com www.dcljobs.com InterExchange CAMP • Booth #23 Offering quality pre-screened international candidates for both counselor and support staff positions, and providing unparalleled customer service for camps and staff. We arrange J-1 Visa sponsorship for returning staff or those camps who have found international staff on their own.

Lauren Purcell 901 E St San Rafael, CA 94901 800-999-2267 camps@ccusa.com www.ccusa.com

Christian Smith 100 Wall Street Suite 301 New York, New York 10005 917-305-5491 csmith@interexchange.org www.interexchange.org/camp-usa

Challenge Towers • Booth #16 Born from the idea that challenge changes lives. Twenty years working with camps across the country and that idea still rings true. Challenge Towers offers industry leading ropes course and zip line design, installation, and support along with top notch ACCT accredited inspections and trainings. Our goal is to help you achieve your goals.

ACA Mission Partner; Lead Sponsor Markel Insurance • Booth #25 What do you get when you choose Markel Insurance Company as your camp insurance partner? The Counselor, our camp insurance program, offers your camp unparalleled protection, expert claims resolution, and extensive safety resources. ACA Business Affiliate since 1977!

Alicia Green 162 Todd, North Carolina 28684 828-265-0602 alicia@challengetowers.com www.challengetowers.com

Ian Garner, Micheal Swain, Gale Stonnell 4600 Cox Rd Glen Allen, VA 23060 800-431-1270 igarner@markelcorp.com www.campinsurance.com

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , continued Lead Sponsor Morrow Insurance • Booth #24 Get a second opinion on your specialized insurance needs. Our extensive experience in safeguarding camps and campers has 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 PO Box 1109 Hendersonville, NC 28793 800-228-3132 mdark@morrowinsurance.com www.morrowinsurance.com In-Kind Sponsor Progressive Graphics • Booth #28 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 thousands of other logoed products. Tom Ashby 3707 Hillsborough St Raleigh, NC 27607 800-422-1874 tom@progressivegraphics.net www.progressivegraphics.net The Redwoods Group • Booth #12 Using its unique, mission-driven approach to insurance, The Redwoods Group works in partnership with its youth-serving customers to keep children safe and build stronger, fairer communities. Using the data we collect from insuring camps, YMCAs, JCCs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and other youth-serving organizations, Redwoods creates trainings and practical resources to fight risks including child sexual abuse, drownings and more. If and when things do go wrong, Redwoods’ team is available 24/7 to provide empathetic, humanfocused crisis response. The Redwoods Group is a certified B Corporation—a movement committed to using the power of business to change the world for the better. Dorcas Tomasek 2801 Slater Rd, Suite 220 Morrisville, NC 27560 800-463-8546 community@redwoodsgroup.com www.redwoodsgroup.com

School Specialty • Booth #21 A leading education company providing innovation and proprietary products, programs, and services to help children of all ages reach their full potential. Offering the largest selection of education related supplies and furniture, we are your trusted partner for all you product needs. Kris Dietrich Rich Harney 888-388-3224 W6316 Design Drive Greenville, Wisconsin 54942 helen.schleis@schoolspecialty.com www.schoolspecialty.com Signature Research • Booth #27 A full service design/build challenge course company serving clients all over the world since 1979 and building canopy/zip line tours since 2000. We design, construct, and provide training for challenge courses, climbing walls, and canopy/ zip line tours. We are a Professional Vendor Member (PVM) of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). Current employees serve as ACCT board members, Chair of ACCT Ethics Committee, ACCT PR/Marketing Committee, and ACCT Program Accreditation Task Force. Michael Johnson PO Box 6022 Douglasville, GA 30154 770-577-8048 info@signatureresearch.com www.signatureresearch.com Stickers and More • Booth #18 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. Toby Hancock Kathy Hancock 1648 E 675 S Washington, IN 47501 888-644-7745 info@stickersandmore.com www.stickersandmore.com

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY , continued ACA Partner Trinity/HPSI • Booth #15 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 rod.enderson@trinity-usa.net www.trinity-usa.net UltraCAMP • Booth #29 UltraCamp combines the practical functionality of online registration with payment processing, form collection, reporting tools, medical logging, and point-of-sale software as well as many other exciting features into a single low-cost package. Plus, we provide all the training and reliable technical support you need to feel confident using UltraCamp at no additional cost. Contact an UltraCamp team member today and join hundreds of other camps already saving time and money with UltraCamp. Daniel Ashely 1559 Walling Lane Niles, MI 49120 888 - 791 - 2080 daniel@ultracamp.com www.ultracamp.com

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ACA, SOUTHEASTERN AWARDS ACA, Southeastern has four awards 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, given at the ACA, Southeastern Fall 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 Awarded 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 Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honorees! Distinguished Service Award

Community Service Award

Gay Byers Newcomer Award

Dan Davis Christine LeClair Randy Murr Diane DiCerbo Deborah Ausburn Carly Robinson Shawn Marler Deanna Ludwick

Thank You to the Awards Committee! Missy Schenck, Green River Preserve Carly Robinson, Camp Kiwanis Gywnn Powell, Clemson University

Rev. Cheryl Gans Ben Williams, Falling Creek Randy Murr, Greenville County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

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For More Information, Visit the Trinity/HPSI Booth AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE BY JANUARY 15, 2016 The following awards are given at the ACA, Southeastern Membership Meeting held at the ACA National Conference each year. Please start nominating today! Appreciation Award Awarded for outstanding contributions outside the region. This could be for service to more than one section 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. No more than one appreciation award shall be awarded in any given year. www.ACAcamps.org/southeastern/nominationform 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. Membership in the American Camp Association is not required. No more than three excellence awards shall be awarded in any given year. www.ACAcamps.org/southeastern/edie-klein-award-program-excellence

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO UCF College of Medicine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jacksonville Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) Jay Brown and the Drumline The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville All of the exhibitors, vendors, and local businesses that donated items to our auctions and raffles! 33

ACA, SOUTHEASTERN 2015 LOCAL COUNCIL OF LEADERS AND STAFF Chair — Leadership Team Larry B. Hancock Leadership (2015) North Carolina 4-H Camps Raleigh, North Carolina Larry_hancock@ncsu.edu Incoming Chair (becomes Chair in Jan. 2016) Standards Co-Chair (2015) — Leadership Team John Dovic High Meadows Roswell, Georgia jmdovic@hotmail.com Vice Chair of Outreach and Engagement (2016) — Leadership Team Susanna Miller-Raines Center for Leadership in Diversity Atlanta, Georgia susannaemiller@gmail.org Vice Chair of Professional Development (2016) — Leadership Team Kim Aycock Camp 2 Campus Learning Solutions Galveston, TX kimdaycock@gmail.com Vice Chair of Membership and Customer Development (2016) Missy Schenck Green River Preserve Cedar Mountain, North Carolina missy@greenriverpreserve.org Professional Development Chair (Appointed) Deb Jordan East Carolina University Greenville, NC jordand@ecu.edu Standards Co-Chair (Appointed) Diane Dicerbo Pine Tree Camps Boca Raton, FL ddicerbo@lynn.edu

Florida State Representative (2015) Rev. Cheryl Gans Ocala, Florida cherylgans@hotmail.com Georgia State Representative (2016) Carly Robinson Camp Kiwanis- BGCMA Danielsville, GA crobinson2@bgcma.org North Carolina State Representative (2015) Ben Williams Falling Creek Camp Tuxedo, NC ben@fallingcreek.com South Carolina State Representative (2016) Randy Murr Greenville County Recreation District/Camp Spearhead Taylors, SC rmurr@greenvillecounty.org National Board of Directors Tony Oyenarte Gainesville, FL Chicka Elloy Atlanta, GA 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