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Education and Professional Development

Updated 11/07/08

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ACA Virginias Fall Conference Sponsor

Click here for the handouts from the Keynote speaker, Elizabeth Collins, "John and Mary Armhurts vs. Camp Fun Inc" a mock trial.

 

Standards Orientation - This 5-hour course is required for all camps scheduled for an Accreditation visit in the summer of 2009 and will be offered at four locations throughout Virginia and West Virginia. Schedule for 2008-2009:

 

Saturday, November 1, 2008 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Jamestown 4-H Center - 3751 4-H Club Road - Williamsburg, VA

http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/jamestown/directions.html

 

Friday, December 5, 2008 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Westview on the James - 1234 West View - Goochland, VA

http://www.westviewonthejames.org/About/about_directions.html

 

January 27, 2009 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Camp Roanoke - Dry Hollow Rd. - Salem, VA

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March 9, 2009 - WVU Jacksons' Mill - Weston WV

Preceding the Mountaineer Camping Institute

 

March 28, 2009 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Camp Highroad - 21164 Steptoe Hill Rd. Middleburg, VA

http://www.camphighroad.org/map/hrtop.html

 

Courses will also be offered in conjunction with the National ACA Conference in Orlando, FL, and at the Tri-State Conference in NJ. 

 

To register for any of the courses listed above, for questions or further information, contact Maile Armstrong Standards Chair at 540-947-5016 or mailearmstrong@verizon.net

 

Associate Visitor Training

Any ACA member who wishes to volunteer to become an ACA Standards Visitor may attend Associate Visitor Training. Requirements include:

  • Current ACA membership
  • Minimum age 21
  • Willingness to participate in at least 1 standards visit each year including a Written Documentation Preview and the camp visit (2 days total)
  • Attendance at Standards Course (one day) and Associate Visitor Course (2 days)
  • Attendance at Visitor update as regularly announced

December 5-6, 2008 - Westview on the James

1234 West View - Goochland, VA

http://www.westviewonthejames.org/About/about_directions.html

 

To register or for questions or further information, contact Maile Armstrong Standards Chair at 540-947-5016 or mailearmstrong@verizon.net

ACA Virginias Winter Conference - January 14, Camp Horizons, Harrisonburg, VA.  More details will be posted in the fall.

Click here for a Presenter Proposal form.  For further information, contact Marcia Meador, mbmeador@juno.com

Mountaineer Camping Institute
March 10-12, 2009
WVU Jacksons Mill
Weston WV

Jim Cain will be the featured Keynote presenter for the 2009 Mountaineer Camping Institute. He is the innovator of more than three dozen teambuilding activities and props and is the author of five adventure-based teambuilding texts, including Teamwork & Teamplay, and The Book on Raccoon Circles. In addition to Keynoting, Jim will lead several workshops and activities during the conference. Pre-conference sessions will include the ACA Standards Course and New Director Orientation Course.


Call for presentations: One- and two-hour workshop presentations are welcome in a broad range of content areas: Innovative Camp Programming; Camping Research and Evaluation; Day Camping; Reaching and Serving Special Audiences; Emerging Issues; Focusing on Positive Youth Development; and The Business of Camp: Human Resources, Operations and Staff Training. Our target audience includes anyone working with or interested in camping -- management professionals, staff and volunteers, so presentations should be designed to appeal to a broad camping audience.

To submit a workshop proposal and for registration information, visit the Mountaineer Camping Institute website: http://www.ext.wvu.edu/mountaineer_camping/index.htm. Proposals are requested by Dec. 8 and may be submitted electronically as an e-mail attachment, mailed or faxed.

Summer Summit for Day Camps, December 5, 2008 (note date change) 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM, will be hosted by Sidwell Summer at Sidwell Friends School, 3825 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC. The 3rd annual Summer Summit is an opportunity for area Summer and Auxiliary Directors and staff to get together for a professional development day. Topics will include: Staff Evaluation and Staff Development, More Budgeting, Marketing for 2009, CIT Programs, Green Programming, Technology Talk, Early Childhood Enrichment Programs, and more!  Our Keynote, Ted Burcaw, will lead a session on Mission Driven Camp Programming.  For information and registration, contact Justine Rager ragerj@sidwell.edu

Outdoor Adventure Leader Training, March 27-29, 2009, Westview-on-theJames.  Sponsored by the Virginia 4-H Outdoor Adventure Committee.  3-day and 2-night course for Leave No Trace prepares volunteers and staff to lead basic camping, backpacking, and day trips.  Full information by mid-January.  Contact:  LoriAnne Barnett labarnett@vt.edu
Virginia Ecumenical Camp & Retreat Leaders' Gathering - December 2-4, Camp Bethel, Fincastle, VA.  http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/VECRLG_2008.html.  Come for a renewing and relaxing spiritual gathering for fellowship, food, information and fun with sessions and workshops for Christian Camp Leaders including Directors, Maintenance Managers, Program Leaders, Board Members, Food Service Managers, Administrators, Volunteers, Counselors and Summer Staff.

Wilderness First Aid.  The Wilderness Safety Council is offering Wilderness First Aid classes from NY to NC this year. The cost for Wilderness First Aid is $200.  A complete schedule of class dates and locations is available online at http://wfa.net. Wilderness First Aid is a program of the Wilderness Safety Council and meets ACA standards for 60 minutes or more from definitive medical treatment.

 

ACA E-Institute: 

ACA's e-Institute is a Web-based professional development and public education system designed for the entire spectrum of child and youth development audiences—from ACA members to afterschool staff to community based program leaders. Current offerings include Designing Quality Youth Programs, Camp Business and Finance, Camp is for the Camper Online Training Program, Injury and  Illness Prevention e-Courses, and Creating Positive Youth Outcomes.  ACA is pleased to announce an educational alliance with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Crisis Communications and Camp Administration e-Institute courses debuting in January, 2009. http://www.acacamps.org/einstitute/

VDSS Child Care Provider Training  The Department of Social Services website lists training opportunities offered by private, non-profit, and governmental organizations.  ACA Educational events may be used for contact training hours for licensed day care centers (Day camps) in Virginia.

This listing is provided as resource information only.  The events listed, with the exception of the ACA Fall and Winter Conferences, are sponsored by the camp or organizationindicated, and that organization assumes full responsibility for course content, injuries, accidents, administration and refund policies.  The American Camp Association, Virginias, hereby expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability related to any courses or events not sponsored by the American Camp Association.   Some events may be full after the time of this posting.

To determine whether certification courses meet the criteria for ACA Standards, please check the ACA website:

Aquatics:  http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/aquaticcert.php

First Aid/CPR:  http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/firstaidcpr.php

Horseback Ridiing http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/horsecert.php

 

TRAINING CONSULTANTS
Armstrong Unlimited can help camps with (1) Assistance in planning your staff training schedule, (2) Supplemental workshops to enhance your staff training, (3) In-service training to rev up your program, (4) Risk management assessment and safety planning, (5) Large group programs, (6) Other services crafted especially for your camp. Call or e-mail Maile Armstrong for details mailearmstrong@verizon.net or 540-947-5016.
Greg Cronin Training Solutions Staff training, team building, conference presentations, outdoor adventures.  www.GCTrainingSolutions.com Contact Greg Cronin, 703-395-6661 or Greg@gctrainingsolutions.com
Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has a camp riflery program for camps.  Full information about the program and how to offer an instructors course is found at www.odcmp.com/CRProgram.htm
Medic Response Health and Safety is a Regional Training Center for American Safety & Health Institute and Emergency Care & Safety Institute, conducting programs in Community and Professional Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED, Basic First-Aid, First Responder, Haz-com, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Emergency Preparedness and Wilderness First Aid & Wilderness First Responder Training.  They can train and retrain your staff so cards don’t lapse. website:  www.medicresponse.com  For information, contact Tricia Fitzgerald info@medicresponse.com

River Riders is a family-owned and operated outfitter based in Harpers Ferry, WV. We have our own day camp, Outdoor Adventure Camp, therefore we understand the needs of affiliating camps. By partnering with River Riders your company will be able to expand your summer offerings, increase program attendance, and  generate additional income. With several different programs to choose from, participants will be able to enjoy professionally guided white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, biking, and tubing. Contact Matt Knott or Angie Goldizen, 304-535-2663 or angie@riverriders.com

 

To add events to the Training Calendar, contact the Section Office, acavirginias@acacamps.org

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