Updated
11/20/09
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Speaker Presentations from Fall Conference, October 21, 2009:
"Minding Your Mission" - Dr. Karla Henderson
"Children in Nature" - Ray Bivens
"Telling Ain't Training" - Marcia Meador
"Camp Snakes of Virginia" and Snake presentation - Mike Clifford |
| STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATION |
Standards
Orientation: Camps which are applying for accreditation for the first time or those being revisited are required to have a representative attend a 6-hour Basic Standards Course. This should be the Director or other person involved in the camp administration and who will be on-site during the time of the summer visit. All courses will meet from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There is no fee for the course, but participants should bring their own lunch and drinks.
Basic Standards Courses for 2010:
* Fri, Dec 4, 2009 - Westview on the James - 10:00 am-4:00 pm - 1231 West View Rd, Goochland, VA. Directions: http://www.westviewonthejames.org/the-camp/directions.aspx
* Tues, Jan 26, 2010 - Northern Virginia 4-H Center - 600 4-H Center Dr, Front Royal, VA. Directions: http://sites.ext.vt.edu/4hcenter/northern/drivingdirections.html Note: This course is scheduled before the ACA Virginias Winter Conference. Overnight acommodations and meals are available.
* Tues, Mar 9 - Potomac Conference Seventh Day Adventist Office, 606 Greenville Ave, Staunton, VA.
Visitor Update Courses for 2010:
All current visitors are required to attend a Visitor Update Course before the summer of 2010.
* Fri, Dec 4, 2009 - 10:00 -11:30 am - Westview on the James - 1231 West View Rd, Goochland, VA. Directions: http://www.westviewonthejames.org/the-camp/directions.aspx
* Wed., Jan 27, 2010 - 3:00-4:30 pm - Northern Virginia 4-H Center - 600 4-H Center Dr, Front Royal, VA. Directions: http://sites.ext.vt.edu/4hcenter/northern/drivingdirections.html Note: This course is scheduled during the ACA Virginias Winter Conference.
Visitors who are unable to attend one of these courses should contact Rev. Roy Quist, 540-636-6737 deerg8@gmail.com
2009 Associate Visitor Course: Friday, Dec 4, 3pm - Sat, Dec 5, 6pm at Westview on the James, Goochland, VA. Directions: Directions: http://www.westviewonthejames.org/the-camp/directions.aspx This course is for those interested in becoming a Standards Visitor. Pre-requesites: Completion of a Basic Standards Course, age 21. Contact Standards Chairs or Section Office for details.
To register for any of these courses or for questions or
further information, contact Rev. Roy Quist, 540-636-6737 deerg8@gmail.com or John Edwards, 804-457-4210 wvcampdirector@hughes.net, or
the Section Office, 1-800-347-7523 or acavirginias@acacamps.org
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| CONFERENCES |
| ACA Virginias Winter Conference and Vendor Show, January 27, 2010, at Northern Virginia 4-H Center, Front Royal, VA. Pre-Conference workshop and evening program, January 26. Featuring Michelle Cummings of Training Wheels. Details will be posted soon. |
| Virginia Ecumenical Camp & Retreat Leaders Gathering, Dec. 1-3, Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville. Through camp-style worship, fellowship with those who share our passion, and sessions about the issues that affect us and our camps, we will grow professionally and personally! This year's theme is "Breaking Down Walls...Building Bridges". We will learn how our camps can be inviting to a more diverse population. See the attached brochure for a detailed schedule, list of keynote speakers, and other information. If you have never joined us before, please consider sharing with us this year! You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed - full of a new desire to share God's love with children and adults in the camp setting. And you will have a lot of fun!!
Contact: Kelli Sprague campoverlook@gmail.com
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| ACA, Chesapeake Annual Meeting - November 22, 2009, 2:00. (Dinner at 4:30 pm). Ann Sheets, Speaker - ACA Past National President
will discuss and share ACA's 20/20 Vision and what impact it will have on membership and accreditation. Come prepared with all your questions and concerns. Cost: $12/member and $25/non-member. Holiday Inn, BWI Conference Center, 890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, MD.
Register by email (njcanter@verizon.net) and mail payment or mail completed form to the ACA Chesapeake Section Office, 5841 Brandywood Lane, Salisbury, MD 21801, 410-548-3770 or 800-653-1409. Click here for registration form and details.
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| 2010 4-H National Camping Institute will be held in Oregon, March 16-20, 2010. The web site for NCI is http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/national-camping-institute-2010-march-1620. Keynote: Matt Hyde, REI’s Executive VP of Marketing and Merchandising – “Getting More People Outdoors.” How do we reach out to diverse populations and get more people into the out-of-doors we all love to enjoy its beauty and benefits? Jim Cain will present a pre-conference workshop "One Perfect Day of Team Work and TeamPlay" and lead sessions during the conference. Direct questions to Virginia Bourdeau at mombear@proaxis.com |
| Expanding Your Rainbow 2010, March 24, 9am - 4pm, Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville, VA. Spend a day gaining tools you need to include children with special needs in your camp family. Thus far, the program includes sessions on working with children with mobility and vision impairments. Sessions on behavior issues and financial aspects of inclusion are in the works. Contact Deb Shapiro, Camping 4 All,
camping4all@earthlink.net |
| CERTIFICATION AND SKILLS COURSES |
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 Riding http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/horsecert.php |
Wilderness
First Aid. The
Wilderness Safety Council
is offering Wilderness First
Aid classes from NY to NC
this year. The cost for most Wilderness
First Aid classes $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. It is the responsibility of the attendee/trainee to determine whether certification courses meet the criteria for ACA Standards. For clarification,please check the ACA website, http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/hyes.php
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| The Fall 2009 Professional Development Catalog for Child Care Professionals published by the Virginia Department of Social Services is now available online at http://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cc/professionals_resources.html (click on Professional Development Catalog). The catalog includes class schedules, registration information, and additional professional development information. For additional class and registration information, please call Community College Workforce Alliance at (804) 523-2298 or e-mailVDSSclasses@ccwa.vccs.edu. |
V-Org Conference (Virginia Parks & Recreation Society-Outdoor Resource Group), W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center December 4-6, 2009. In an effort to provide a specific professional development and networking opportunity for outdoor programming professionals in Virginia, the V-ORG Conference has been developed by a small but diverse group of outdoor professionals. The conference will feature workshops, roundtable sessions, and skills-clinics by recognized speakers/presenters from our region and will also include an exhibit hall social time to learn more about outdoor industry vendors while networking with like-minded professionals from other organizations. The conference will also feature an opportunity for interested persons to become involved in the leadership of this group and help address the needs of outdoor professionals in the Commonwealth. Click here for registration and full details. Questions, contact Chris Smith, cksmith@vt.edu
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Virginia Snakes: Mike Clifford, Frog Holler Outdoor Education presents an educational video on identification of the snakes of Virginia at the Virginia Herpetological Society’s web page http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/VHS/reptiles/snakes/snakes_of_virginia.htm
There’s also a test for what’s not a copperhead snake that’s good. http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/VHS/venomous-look-a-likes/copperhead-look-a-likes/copperhead.asp Mike is also author of the book, Snakes of Virginia. |
| E-INSTITUTE, WEBINARS, WEB-BASED TRAINING |
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. |
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 |
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
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To
add events to the Training Calendar,
contact the Section Office, acavirginias@acacamps.org |
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