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Kindred/Affiliated Groups and Other Events

We invite and encourage Kindred and Affiliate groups to host meetings, socials, and events in conjunction with the ACA National Conference. Registration services support is available. Meeting space with basic set-up is made available, on a space-available basis, at no charge. Groups must self-fund audiovisual expenses and labor, food and beverage, special signage, etc. For more information about scheduling a Kindred or Affiliate event, contact Amy Katzenberger, akatzenberger@ACAcamps.org.

Events confirmed to date

Association of Independent Camps (AIC)
Boy Scouts of America
Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC)
Girl Scouts of America
International Camping Fellowship Tour
Not-For-Profit Council (NFP)
Religiously Affiliated Camps (RAC)
Special Needs Kindred Group
 
 
 
Association of Independent Camps
February 14-16, 2010
Sunday, 6:00 pm – Tuesday, 1:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

AIC Kindred Meeting
Independent camp owners, directors, and staff are invited to join us for two days of dynamic educational sessions and presenters. We will explore the future of camping as Fred Miller shares the trends that impact our profession. We will look back over the past summer and share our successes, our challenges, and our lessons. We will learn how to be more effective as youth development professionals. Enjoy networking with fellow camp professionals and engage in the most current topics affecting camps. Get a head start on your conference experience by making friends and contacts that you will keep throughout the week and throughout your career.

View the AIC Schedule-In-Progress

Registration Fee: If attending both the AIC Kindred and ACA National: AIC Member - $250;  AIC Non Member - $300; AIC 3rd person - $200. If attending the AIC Kindred only – a $15 processing fee will be added to the registration cost.

Registration through ACA.

For more information, contact Jeff Cheley, jeffcheley@cheley.com, or 306-377-3616.

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Boy Scouts of America
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

Join Members of the BSA national staff for a "brown bag lunch" meeting (beverages will be provided) that will include presentations on new programs, camp standards, literature, health and safety and other topics. Volunteers and professional staff are encouraged to attend this informative session to learn about trends in outdoor programs at all levels of the Scouting program.

No fee, but registration is required.

To register, or for more information, contact Frank Reigelman, at frank.reigelman@scouting.org or 972-580-2421, fax: 972-580-2421.

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Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Registration & coffee/bagels/muffins
9:30 – 10 a.m. Social Networking/Ice Breaker
10:00 – 11 a.m. Keynote Session, Christopher Thurber presenter
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Keynote Session 2, Jay Frankel presenter
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Interactive Activity with Jay Frankel and Chris Thurber

Thursday, February 18
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. EPIC Café, Part I
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EPIC Café, Part II
6:00 p.m. through evening, Night on the Town

Registration fee: $40

Registration through ACA.

EPIC Book Drive

For more information contact Andy Shlensky, Andy@CampLenox.com or 847-899-1545.

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Girl Scouts of America
February 15, 2010
Monday, Time TBD
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is excited to host a kindred session for Girl Scouts at the American Camp Association (ACA) National Conference being held in Denver, Colorado. Monday, February 15, we will gather at the hotel, tour our GS Corporate office in Denver, and continue on to 2 of our resident camps and 2 of our GSTroop/Day Camp sites. The only fee will be for a rental van, shared by those attending - fee to be determined later. Please register through ACA for this event. Registration is required.

Register through ACA
If attending the GS Kindred only – a $15 processing fee will be charged.

For more information, e-mail Brenda Yestness, brenda.yestness@gscolorado.org, 719-597-8603, #28.

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International Camping Fellowship Tour
February 14-16, 2010
Sunday, 10:00 am – Tuesday, 1:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

A tour of Denver and the surrounding area is organized for international participants, but everyone is welcome. Based at the Hyatt Regency, the group will visit camps and local attractions, with facilitated discussions of camp and youth programs in the US and around the world.

Note: Participants will make their own reservations at the Hyatt Regency. Fee of $90 includes Sunday lunch and dinner, Monday lunch and dinner, admissions.

ICF Tour Tentative Schedule

Registration Fee: $90. If attending the ICF Kindred only – a $15 processing fee will be added to the registration cost.

Registration through ACA

For information, contact Linda Pulliam, linda.pulliam@campingfellowship.org.
 
ACA Not-For-Profit Council (NFP)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
12:45 – 2:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

NFP Council Meeting and Luncheon
The newly re-organized NFP Council will meet over a delicious lunch, conduct a brief business meeting and conclude with a guest speaker discussing the current issues facing NFP camps today. The program will also include an update on the latest research projects sponsored by the NFP Council for our NFP camps. This is a great opportunity to network with other NFP camp directors & staff. We look forward to visiting with you. Please come support your National NFP Council and let us know what we can do to assist you.

Problem Solving and Camp Connectedness: New Outcomes Tools Made Possible Through Support from the Not-For-Profit Council
Deb Bialeschki, PhD, Director of Research and Barry Garst, PhD, Director of Program Development and Research Application, ACA National
The American Camp Association has developed a set of camp-specific measurement tools—called the Youth Outcome Battery (YOB)—to help camps and other youth development professionals implement intentional programming and evaluation strategies. In the summer of 2009, two new camper outcomes scales were developed: (1) Problem Solving Confidence and (2) Camp Connectedness. This session will provide an overview of the 10 youth outcomes scales available in the YOB with special emphasis on the new scales.

Registration Fee: $30. If attending the NFP Kindred only – a $15 processing fee will be added to the registration cost.

Registration through ACA.

For more information, contact Bonnie Dunn at
bonniedunn@erols.com, 301-218-3079 phone, 301-390-7883 fax.

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Religiously Affiliated Camps (RAC)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
12:45 – 2:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

Play with a purpose, or play for fun, but play! At our annual RAC luncheon, meet Faith Evans, author of two new ACA-published books on “Playing With Kids in God’s World.” A well-known experiential trainer in the camping arena, with a master’s degree in education, Faith will have you playing simple games you can use tomorrow, that teach religious values through play and tie games to important stories from our faith traditions. Taste a smorgasbord of games without leaving your seat, and take home ideas for connecting with your campers - including introductory scriptures, follow up reflections, and tailored suggestions for closing prayer.

Registration Fee: $39. If attending the RAC Kindred only, a $15 processing fee will be added to the registration cost.

Registration through ACA.

For more information, contact Jen Burch, at jen_kenny99@hotmail.com or 303-948-5094.

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Special Needs Kindred Group
Tuesday, February 16
8:00 am – 1:30 pm

Join us for round-table discussions on timely and relevant topics with other special needs. We will also spend some time working with Michael Brandwein. Lunch will be provided.

No fee, but registration is required.

Online Registration

For more information, contact Kurt Podeszwa, at kpodeszwa@campforall.org, 979-289-3752, or 713-705-9790 cell.

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