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| 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.
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 |
Virginia Recreation and Park Society is hosting its statewide annual conference in Hampton, Virginia September 11 - 14, 2010, our theme is "Celebrating People, Parks and Programs!" Sign up for our email newsletters at VBgov.com/newsletters Session proposals are being accepted. Click here for the proposal submission form.
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GoodGreen, Bad Green: Invasive Plant Control for Habitat Restoration
A MID-ATLANTIC FOCUSED CONFERENCE
Sept. 16 & 17, 2010
Northern Virginia 4-H Center and Smithsonian Conservation Ecology Center, Front Royal, Virginia
Auditorium and Field-sessions include:
Species identification techniques
Integrated Pest Management
Treatment demonstrations
Strategies for conducting site triage
Herbicide safety
Restoration successes and challenges
Who should attend:
Natural Resource Professionals
Master Naturalists
Consulting Foresters
Landowners
Arborists & Horticulturalists
Master Gardeners
You!
Continuing Education Credits Pending
Conference Website in Development
To make sure you receive final notice of this conference, please complete this 1 minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/goodgreenbadgreen
Adam Downing 540-948-6881 or adowning@vt.edu
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Kids' Tech University (a partnership between Virginia Bioinformatics Institute and Virginia 4-H) will offer four teacher workshops for CEU credit on each of the integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, monthly on the Virginia Tech campus. This program is ideal for elementary and middle school teachers or other educators interested in STEM teaching. Click here for full descriptive brochure. http://kidstechuniveristy.vbi.vt.edu/for_teachers
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Non-Profit Learning Point (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Class catalog is available at: http://www.community.vcu.edu/pdfs/Nonprofit%20Spring%20Catalog%202010.pdf
All classes are two days long from 9am-3pm (unless otherwise noted). The cost for the entire two day course is only $45.00. All classes must be taken for academic credit.
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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
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| 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
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ACA Canoe Instructor Certification Course: Camp Bethel, Fincastle,
Virginia. September 25 – 28, 2010.
Certification for Tandem or Solo Canoe Instructors/Current Instructor Updates
This course is a certification course for Levels 1- 3 in River Canoe Instruction. Level 1 is a 2 day course for those teaching/leading on lakes, While Levels 2 and 3 are for moving water (rivers). Candidates may certify for any of the 3 levels. Upon passing the course, certification is valid for 4 years.
Level 1 (2 Days, Sept 25-26): Intro to Canoe
Level 2 (1 day Sept 27 + Level 1 Cert): Essentials of River Canoe
Level 3 (1 day Sept 28 + Level 2 Cert): River Canoeing
Course Price: $100/person/day + $25 reg/materials fee
Course information can be found on the website at http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/ACACanoeInstructorCourse.htm or by contacting the Instructor Trainer, Beth Wiegandt, at sbwiegandt@rbnet.com; Cell # (540) 556-2594.
ACA Canoe Instructor Update: Camp Bethel, Fincastle, Virginia.
October 15 – 16, 2010.
Update your current Canoe Instructor Certification. Updates can occur at any point during your 4 year certification period (you don’t have to wait until the end). Updates are one of the requirements to extend your certification another 4 years! This course consists of an evening classroom session and a day trip on a local river to enhance paddling, rescue, and teaching skills. Contact Instructor Trainer, Beth Wiegandt, at sbwiegandt@rbnet.com; Cell # (540) 556-2594, for more information and registration materials.
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Challenge Course Instructor Development Program
INNER QUEST offers a number of Challenge Course Instructor Development programs each year. Programs are held at their facility near McLean, VA. Trainings are divided into two sections—Low Challenge Course elements and Basic High Challenge Course elements. Trainings are conducted from 8:00am until 5:00pm daily. Accommodations are readily available nearby. The cost for the program is $375 per instructor candidate for each low or high session, or a discounted cost of $700 per instructor candidate for consecutive low/high sessions. Training dates are August 23-25 (low), August 26-28 (high), 2010. They will also be offering a one day Challenge Course Supervisor Curriculum ($200) on August 30. Advance registration and payment is required and space is limited. To register or for further information, contact INNER QUEST at 703-478-1078 or innerquestinfo@cs.com.
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Wilderness First Responder (through Wilderness Medical Associates): December 6-14, 2010; Open Recertification: December 3-5, 2010; Wilderness First Aid, including CPR through SOLO: May 24-25, 2010.
More information: http://campgreenville.org/special_events.phptfay@ymcagreenville.org
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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 Spring 2010 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 the Community College Workforce Alliance at (804) 523-2298 or e-mail VDSSclasses@ccwa.vccs.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.
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| 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/
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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add events to the Training Calendar,
contact the Section Office, acavirginias@acacamps.org |
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