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ACA Illinois Campership Programs

Camping - the chance for a child to wish on the first star every night!

To make a DONATION to one of these programs, please go to:

ACA Illinois – Campership Programs

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ACA Illinois Networking Workshop – December 15, 2009

Designed to serve camp professional outside the Chicago metro area!

For professionals in Greater Peoria, Rockford & Quad Cities areas, not limited to ACA members!

PLEASE INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO MIGHT BE INTERSTED!!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009…10 a.m. – 3 p.m

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
1834 S IL Route 2
Oregon, IL 61061

For Map & Directions to Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center: http://www.lomc.org/directionslomc.php

Workshop Fee is $0…NO CHARGE. Each participant is responsible for their own transportation.

The schedule for this workshop:

• 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Arrival and networking, a step to getting to know neighboring camp folks
• 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center- presentation their program and site tour
• 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch – Provided by Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Presentation / Discussion…Faculty Western Illinois University, Recreation, Parks & Tourism Admin

Dr. K. Dale Adkins and/or Dr. Paul Schlag; Faculty WIU-RPTA

Topics to be presented/discussed:

• Ways camp directors/administrators can collaborate with WIU OR other institutions of higher learning throuh
  professional development (in person or on-line)\
• WIU-RPTA Summer Camp Job Fair,
• How to recruit staff on campus and utilize internships
• Creative ways camp professionals can benefit from relationships with colleges or universities.
  

The primary purpose of this gathering is to:

• Provide an opportunity for representatives of camps outside the Chicago Metro area to meet each other
• Share common interests, experiences, challenges, and solutions
• See/learn about at least one camp other than their own
• Great opportunities to learn about a topic related to the camp experience
• Please contact Michael Hoffenberg at michael@acail.org or 312-332-0833 ext. 24; to RSVP for the event.
  

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MID STATES CAMPING CONFERENCE

Thursday, March 11th through Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Pheasant Run Conference Center & Resort
St. Charles, Illinois (Suburban Chicago)

• The Mid States Camping Conference, welcomes you to join us for our 18th annual conference.
• The Mid States conference is a fabulous opportunity to connect with camping professionals, train your staff, shop for deals.
• Mid States strives to provide thought provoking presenters and wonderful opportunities to connect with your peers in an affordable setting.
• And, we want you to bring your whole staff! From owners & directors to first year counselors, there is something for everyone.
• Join us in 2010 to get revived and armed with fresh ideas!

For More Information  -  Mid States Camping Conference, or contact Gordie Kaplan, 312-332-0833 ext 22, or gordie@acail.org
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OM-5 Assessment of Standards Compliance

OM-5 Assessment of Standards Compliance, is a new standard. Every accredited camp is required to review this standard on an annual basis.

We have prepared a worksheet (which can serve as a “checklist” during the two seasons following an accreditation visit) including all standards requiring written documentation.

You can use this to document, verify and demonstrate your system to review these items annually.

To access this worksheet: OM-5 Assessment of Standards Compliance

Please note that all standards requiring written documentation are listed. Not all of these standards are applicable to your camp’s operation.
For more information about OM-5 Assessment of Standards Compliance standard, please contact Michael Hoffenberg at michael@acail.org