Youth Development Initiative (YDI) Statewide Youth Professional Conference
Youth Development Initiative (YDI) Statewide Youth Professional Conference
April 5-6
Austin, TX
The YDI is hosting a Statewide Youth Professionals Conference in Austin April 5-6th at the Hilton Austin Airport. This 2 day event will offer presentations and workshops on a variety of youth development topics. Youth development practitioners and researchers from across Texas will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate.
For more information about YDI, please visit their website.
ACA NOW - February 25, 2010
February 25, 2010
Public Awareness
Because of Camp...™ PSA Continues to Expand
- The Because of Camp…™ public service announcement has continued to expand its reach across the country. There have been over 51,000 visits on YouTube.com to the video PSA. In addition, there are over 4,600 fans of Because of Camp…™ on Facebook, and 135 followers on Twitter.
- There has been an 88 percent increase in visitors to CampParents.org from May 1 to February 25, 2008 to same period in 2009 as a result of the PSA.
- Since January 1, 2010, there have been 7 requests for the print version of the PSA from local parenting magazines.
The outdoor advertising campaign also has seen success. Members can view an up-to-date map of advertising locations on the ACA Web site.
- We have received requests from 45 vendors nationwide.
- 31 billboards filled and 75 Pending
- 98 posters filled and 1,241 Pending
- 60 transit shelters filled and 120 Pending
If you see a billboard in the Texoma Section (or anywhere really) - send out a picture on Texoma's Facebook or Twitter @acatexoma
ACA would like to thank all of the donors who have helped make this campaign a reality. For more information on ACA’s outdoor advertising campaign, or for information on how you can donate, visitwww.acacamps.org/becauseofcamp/billboards/.
Education
ACA Webinars - Accessible Learning for All
Start training your camp staff now! Distance learning can improve the performance of all staff, and today's technology provides effective and accessible opportunities to all learners regardless of age, location, or reason for learning.
A variety of webinars are provided throughout the year on a range of topics relevant to the camp and youth development communities. Start the month of March off right by signing up for the Communicating Effectively with Parents and Caregivers: Strategies for Youth Program Providers webinar on March 4 and the newly added ACA Purchasing Point webinar on March 9.
Public Relations
ACA Media Update
In the past six weeks, media activity has been on the rise. In addition to national media, many local newspapers and parent magazines have begun assembling their camp guides and information for spring and early summer articles. The ACA national office has been working with local offices and camps to provide interviews, reprinted ACA authored articles, and statistical data.
ACA NOW - February 23, 2010
February 23, 2010
Association News
ACA Video Celebrates 100th Anniversary
At the ACA National Conference in Denver, Colorado, a video celebrating the history of ACA was shown. Because of overwhelming response, this seven-minute video is now available on ACA's historic Web tribute page. Share the video through your favorite social media sites, or post the video to your Web site. The national communications staff is available to help those who need assistance. Contact Dawn Swindle at 765-349-3317 or dswindle@ACAcamps.org with any questions or concerns.
Marketing
Advertise Your Camp or School Programs in the Chicago Tribune!
Chicago Tribune publishes a Camp & School Guide in the newspaper every Sunday between January and August. The Sunday Chicago Tribune is distributed to approximately 865,000 households throughout the Chicagoland and surrounding areas. By participating in this weekly guide, you can increase awareness and enrollment for your camp!
Education
Don't Miss the Opportunity to Apply for the Excellence in Summer Learning Award
If you're part of a high-quality summer learning program, don't miss the opportunity to apply for the National Summer Learning Association's Excellence in Summer Learning Award. The Excellence in Summer Learning Award recognizes and draws national attention to outstanding summer programs.
ACA, Texoma Meeting and Social in Denver
Who's here from Texoma? Meet up with us at the conference on Tuesday at 5:30 pm in room Mineral Hall G.
We will have a short meeting and then off to Marlowe's for dinner, fun, and more....
ACA Now - February 11, 2010
February 11, 2010
Association News
The Winter 2010 Issue of The CampLine Is Available Online
Read the latest issue of The CampLine and learn sources and strategies for camp risk management, the do's and don'ts for health history forms, and requirements for the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Education
Staff Training at Its Best! In the May/June issue of Camping Magazine
Again this year, you can have the foremost camp trainers and consultants available for your staff orientation. This issue features a roundtable discussion with best-selling authors Rachel Simmons and Michael Thompson. Additionally, Kim Aycock, Bob Ditter, Jeffrey Leiken, Bruce Muchnick, Penny Bryan, Kim Storey, Christopher Thurber, Stephen Wallace, and others offer their expertise and professional strategies in this special staff training issue created exclusively for staff and for trainers.
Pre-order this popular issue today!
Camp News
Enchanted Hills Camp Celebrates Sixty Years!
In 2010, Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) will celebrate sixty years of bringing a traditional camp experience to hundreds of blind and visually impaired campers. EHC was first accredited with the American Camp Association in 1954.
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming ACA Webinars
Communicating Effectively with Parents and Caregivers: Strategies for Youth Program Providers
ACA/NRPA Webinar — Thursday, March 4, 2010
Strategies for Youth Program Providers
Today's parents and caregivers have an increasingly complex set of expectations for youth program providers and can be challenging for even the most seasoned professional. From helicopter parents (who pay extremely close attention to their child's experiences or problems) to disengaged parents, youth program providers often identify "parent communication" as a key stressor. This webinar provides specific strategies for communicating effectively with today’s parents in ways that build rapport rather that opposition.
Click here for more information.
Top 10 Tips for Running a Smooth Summer Camp
ACA Webinar — Thursday, March 25, 2010
As many summer youth program providers can attest, sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. This webinar targets proven ideas for improving summer day and resident camps with an emphasis on program quality. Strategies for both programming and operations will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to share ideas with each other.
Click here for more information.
Lifelines to Jump Start Your Camp Program: A Million New Ideas!
ACA Webinar — Friday, April 23, 2010
This is your chance to poll a staff audience, phone a fellow camp director, and ask an expert for fresh programming ideas to use this summer. Categories for this webinar include staff morale, camper programs and activities, special events, off-camp trips, games, resources, and more! Kim Aycock of Camp 2 Campus Learning Solutions will be your "host".
ACA Now - February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010
National Conference
Don't Miss the Educational Event of the Year!
Register for the 2010 ACA National Conference in Denver today. If you are an experienced camp director or youth professional, there's a program for that. If you are a student, there's a program for that, too, plus students attend FREE as ACA members. You'll find an educational experience designed around you at the 2010 ACA National Conference in Denver. Plan your own learning experience today!
Sponsor Spotlight - Special thanks to the following companies for their generous contributions toward a high-quality educational event in Denver:
- CampMinder
- Markel Insurance Company
- Rocky Mountain Sunscreen
- You CAN do the Rubik's Cube
Learn more about these sponsors, along with our Friends of Camp.
Marketing
Place Your Camp's Ad in USA Today's CAMP TODAY
USA Today would like to thank each and every camp that participated in the CAMP TODAY October 2009 edition. Due to the success of past features and continued interest from those who participated, CAMP TODAY editions will be published in March and October, 2010. ACA members can take advantage of a Buy One Ad, Get One Ad FREE promotion.
Camp News
Seeds of Peace Receives Chase Challenge Award
Seeds of Peace participated in an online competition through Chase Bank. By gathering 10,080 votes on Facebook from around the globe, Seeds of Peace received a $100,000 donation from Chase. Please join ACA in congratulating Seeds of Peace on this outstanding achievement.
Click here to learn more about the Seeds of Peace from Chase.
Digging around in the teen brain….
Some very interesting stuff here (and great resources):
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/
Camp For All Conference
Camp For All started a partner conference and have decided to open up to other camps and organizations.
Camp For All Conference
Saturday, March 6th 2010
Woodlands Resort & Conference Center.
Michael Brandwein will be our keynote and will lead some break-out sessions.
The cost is going to be $75 per person and includes lunch.
Interested in attending, please contact Kurt Podeszwa at kpodeszwa@campforall.org
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The tentative schedule is as follows:
- 8:00 a.m. Registration - Coffee and Rolls - Vender Hall Opens
- 8:30 a.m. Keynote: Michael Brandwein: Intentional Camping
- 9:30 a.m. Break - Vendor hall drawings
- 9:50 a.m
1. Play with a purpose - Michael Brandwein
2. Behavior Management -
3. What have I gotten myself into? -
4. Easy effective cabin teambuilding - - 10:50 a.m. Break - Vendor hall drawings
- 11:10 a.m.
1. Play with a purpose - Michael Brandwein
2. Understanding Social Skill Difficulties -
3. Maintaining Energy and Enthusiasm -
4. Veteran counselor Roundtable - - 12:10 p.m. Final Vendor hall drawings
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 1:45 p.m. Keynote: Michael Brandwein - Putting it all together
- 2:45 p.m. Why we are here: Camper panel facilitated by Michael Brandwein
- 3:30p.m. Depart
ACA
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