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style='font-family:Wingdings;color:green'>«</span><span style='color:green'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:green'>SAVE THE DATE: March 26 TH-28 TH,2009</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:green'>«</span><span style='color:green'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:green'>WIN FREE GAS!</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:green'>«</span><span style='color:green'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:green'>ENJOY OUR  FEE S FREEZE  2009 FEE S DID NOT INCREASE!</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal 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style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:green'>And much more at: The17th annual gathering of the Mid States Camping Conference in St. Charles, IL.</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center; mso-line-height-alt:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:green'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Mid States is a fabulous opportunity to connect with camping professionals, train your staff, shop for deals, and fill your  bag of tricks . The 2009 theme is </span><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:green'>Learn Together, Grow Together: Sowing the Seed of Sustainability. </span></em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>We will provide thought provoking presenters and wonderful opportunities to connect with your peers! Our 2009 Conference Schedule can be found <a href="http://www.acamidstates.org/schedule.php">on-line</a> and you will see even <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>more</span></strong> Educational Sessions. Guaranteeing that there will be something for everyone</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:blue'> -</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#333333'> from 1st year counselor to seasoned director.</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>The Early Bird can catch more than the worm this year& The early bird can catch <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>FREE GAS</span></strong>! If you register before our early bird deadline of March 2nd, 2009, you will be entered into a drawing for <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>$200</span></strong> worth of free gas to be presented during the Opening General Session at the conference. Do you need a guaranteed way to save money? Right in line with this years theme, we are  sustaining our 2009 prices by not raising any of our fees or meal prices from last year. (The registration fee schedule is explained below.) Don t Forget& if you refer a NEW Exhibitor who joins us as an Exhibitor at the 2009 Mid States Conference, your group or individual registration is <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>FREE</span></strong>.</span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>This unique conference welcomes approximately 1200 attendees and offers more than 170 educational opportunities. Please consider presenting, or pass our Call for Presenter form onto someone that would be a good addition to our program. While educational sessions that support our theme are encouraged; we need quality education for everyone from cabin counselor to directors, program staff, nurses and board members. </span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>2009 Fees:</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>ACA Accredited Camp/Group or Individual</span></strong><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#333333'>q</span><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>First Time</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Attendee (group or individual): $100</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#333333'>q</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Individual Attendee: $100</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Groups: <b>EIGHT </b>conference participants included in fee, </span></em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Group Fee (By 3/02/09): $250 (After 3/02/09): $295</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#333333'>q</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Additional Attendees: (beyond 8) $15 each person</span><span style='color: #333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>&nbsp;</span></strong><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Non-ACA Accredited Camp/Group or Individual</span></strong><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#333333'>q</span><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>First Time</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Attendee (group or individual): $100</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#333333'>q</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Individual Attendee: $100</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Groups: <b>FOUR</b> conference participants&nbsp; included in fee</span></em><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#333333'>q</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Group Fee (By 3/02/09): $250 (After 3/02/09): $295</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#333333'>q</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Additional Attendees: (beyond 4) $15 each person</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Student(s) Registering as an Individual</span></strong><span style='color: #333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#333333'>q</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Full Time Student Fee: $25</span><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center; line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>We also encourage people to get organized earlier and share rides. Or, check out <a href="http://www.megabus.com/us/">http://www.megabus.com/us/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>for unbelievably cheap travel with very few stops. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>Most importantly, we have a FABULOUS conference lined. Camps can't afford to miss it! We have more Nationally known speakers than ever before and a large number of NEW exhibitors along with all of our favorites. In addition to the conference, don't forget about the Leadership Institute. These are full day workshops with trainers that are the best in our field. Leadership courses that don't fill will be canceled, so attendees are encouraged to register in advance. <a href="http://www.acamidstates.org/leadership.php">http://www.acamidstates.org/leadership.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center; line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#003399'><a href="http://www.acamidstates.org">Click Here for Information: Mid States Camping Conference</a></span></strong><b><o:p></o:p></b></p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> <hr size=1 width="100%" noshade style='color:#666666' align=center> </span></b></div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>BASIC CAMP DIRECTOR COURSE <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>The BCDC provides the basics for camp directors and administrators with five or fewer years of experience or for seasoned program directors, assistant or associate directors and site managers. Participants will expand their perspectives, learn new material and integrate all facets of directing their camp.&nbsp; All core knowledge areas a camp director must know are covered except Strategic Planning.&nbsp; Through the four days run threads of common experience, mutual sharing and support for each participant. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>Instructors:</b> DD Gass, Gordie Kaplan </p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>Dates:</b> Begins Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 pm and concludes Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 pm. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>Location:</b> JCYS Camp Henry Horner, Leibow Conference Center, Ingleside, IL </p> <p class=MsoNormal>Cost: $320 course registration for ACA members, $370 for Non-members. Registration fee includes textbook; Basic Camp Management by Armand and Beverly Ball. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>Room/Meals Charge:</b> $322/person single occupancy, $290/person double occupancy, $260/person for three or more per room. Linens, towels, and snacks included. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>Meals Only:</b> $120/person. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>REGISTRATION:</b> You must register through the ACA website with a credit card.&nbsp; </p> <p class=MsoNormal>For More Information: Gordie Kaplan, ACA, Illinois, 67 E. Madison St. #1406, Chicago, IL 60603, 312-332-0833 ext. 22 </p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> <hr size=1 width="100%" noshade style='color:#666666' align=center> </span></b></div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>SCOPE Midwest</span></u></b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <b>(Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge)</b><o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>First annual Spring Benefit -  Chip in for Camp </p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Friday, April 24, 2009 at The Sheraton Towers in Chicago.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>SCOPE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sending less fortunate children to summer camp.&nbsp; They believe that all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background, deserve the benefits of a safe, well-supervised and enriching summer camp experience.&nbsp; </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>SCOPE was founded in 1992, and since then has provided funding for over 10,000 children on the East coast in need to attend camp.&nbsp; In 2007 we partnered with the SCOPE organization in New York to expand their efforts in our communities. By supporting SCOPE Midwest you will help provide even more underserved children with an opportunity to experience overnight camp in the Midwest.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>To learn more about SCOPE and how your support will have an impact on children s lives, please visit the SCOPE Midwest website at <a href="http://www.scope-midwest.org/">www.scope-midwest.org</a>.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to register for this event, or to find out more about SCOPE Midwest, please email <a href="mailto:info@scope-midwest.org">info@scope-midwest.org</a></p> <p class=MsoNormal>You can also call Dana Cohn at contact me at (847)-242-0009 with any questions. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='color:#333333'>Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;line-height:12.75pt'><a href="https://www.networkforgood.org/donate/process/expressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=36-2436029"><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; color:#003399;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_183" o:spid="_x0000_i1030" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="http://www.acail.org/donatenowlogo1.gif" style='width:105pt; height:39.75pt'> <v:imagedata src="e-newsletter%202-09-09_files/image003.gif" o:href="cid:image002.gif@01C97CA2.E788ACD0"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img border=0 width=140 height=53 src="e-newsletter%202-09-09_files/image003.gif" alt="http://www.acail.org/donatenowlogo1.gif" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_183"><![endif]></span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>The Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund was established by Russell. Hogrefe during his tenure as Executive Director of the American Camp Association, Illinois Section. He served in that position from 1979 until his retirement in 1996. Russ spent his entire professional career providing camping and other services to families with very low income. He directed social service agencies in New York City and Chicago before coming to the ACA Illinois Section.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>Teachers, social workers, counselors or other professionals refer campers. ACA Illinois Section staff and the person making the referral select an appropriate day or resident camp program. Camps must be accredited by the American Camp Association.&nbsp; The camper's family is encouraged to pay whatever they can afford for the camping experience. The camp provides a partial campership and the Fund pays the balance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>If you would like to honor a friend, relative or colleague by making a contribution to the Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Funds please send your contribution to the following address. Your contribution will be acknowledged to a person (s) of your choice<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>Please make check payable to:<br> ACA Illinois Section, Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund <br> 67 E. Madison Street, Suite 1406 <br> Chicago, Illinois 60603<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>You can also contribute online at the link below: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;line-height:12.75pt'><a href="https://www.networkforgood.org/donate/process/expressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=36-2436029"><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; color:#003399;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_184" o:spid="_x0000_i1031" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="http://www.acail.org/donatenowlogo1.gif" style='width:105pt; height:39.75pt'> <v:imagedata src="e-newsletter%202-09-09_files/image003.gif" o:href="cid:image002.gif@01C97CA2.E788ACD0"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img border=0 width=140 height=53 src="e-newsletter%202-09-09_files/image003.gif" alt="http://www.acail.org/donatenowlogo1.gif" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_184"><![endif]></span></a><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Camp Policies and Procedures<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'>We occasionally receive inquiries from folks looking for help with various policies and procedures questions.&nbsp; The following two requests were recently received:</p> <p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'>A policy which refers to the <b> groups of 3 policy </b> - 2 campers 1 counselor or 2 counselors with a camper?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'>Policies/procedures/forms for maintenance and inventory?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'>If you have any written policies or procedures which address either of the two points above, please forward them to <a href="mailto:info@acail.org">info@acail.org</a></span> and we will share these with the people who made these requests.<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:12.75pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Award-Winning Parent Resource Now FREE Online</span></u></b><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&quot;Dr. Jon Malinowski and I have put the entire text of 'The Summer Camp Handbook' online,&quot; reports Dr. Chris Thurber, who is fast approaching his 30th summer at YMCA Camp Belknap.&nbsp; &quot;After selling nearly 15,000 copies of this premier preparatory resource for new camper families, the publisher gave us permission to post the unabridged text online,&quot; says Chris.&nbsp; &quot;Any camp that wants to make this material available to parents just needs to post a link to <a href="http://summercamphandbook.com">http://summercamphandbook.com</a>&nbsp; on their site.&quot;&nbsp; Chris and Jon's book, which has been featured on the Today Show, Martha Stewart, Fox News, and CNN, won a Parenting Press Gold Award in 2003.&nbsp; It contains the most complete camp preparation information of any single source, including how to find the right camp, pack efficiently, prevent homesickness, soothe parental&nbsp; anxiety, and get the most out of the experience.&nbsp; To learn more, or to find out how you can advertise your camp on the site, visit <a href="http://summercamphandbook.com">http://summercamphandbook.com</a></p> <p class=MsoNormal>or contact Chris and Jon via: <a href="mailto:summercamphandbook@gmail.com">summercamphandbook@gmail.com</a></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=header align=center style='text-align:center'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:windowtext'>ACA-Illinois Professional Training Website<o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p class=header><span style='color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'>With camp beginning in another 4-5 months, the topic of professional training of our staff is high on our priorities.&nbsp; We maintain a Professional Training Website, where we post training and professional development courses and workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=header><span style='color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'>This link will take you to the &nbsp;ACA-Illinois Professional Training Website: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=header><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:windowtext'><a href="http://www.acail.org/professionals.php">ACA-Illinois Professional Training Website</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=header><span style='color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'>If you are aware of any upcoming training/professional development sessions, please send this information to <a href="mailto:info@acail.org">info@acail.org</a> and the information will be posted.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Brookfield Zoo s Discovery Center Spring 2009 Lecture Series<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Richard Louv</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, March 18, 2009</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Richard Louv s most recent book, <i>Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder</i>, has stimulated a national conversation about the relationship between children and nature, the topic of his lecture. Louv also received the 2008 Audubon Medal, whose past recipients have included Rachel Carson, E.O. Wilson, and President Jimmy Carter. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Ecological Identity in Childhood<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Ruth Wilson</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, April 14, 2009</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Our relationship with the natural world begins in childhood and helps shape our identity. Dr. Ruth Wilson, whose books include <i>Nature and Young Children: Encouraging Creative Play</i> and <i>Learning in Natural Environments</i>, will present approaches for how adults can support this relationship in children.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Naturalizing Childhood Through Design: Engaging Children with Nature in Everyday Life<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Robin Moore and Dr. Nilda Cosco</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, May 20, 2009</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Professor Dr. Robin Moore, landscape designer and design researcher, and educational psychologist Dr. Nilda Cosco are the cofounders of the Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State University. They have collaborated with other experts to promote the importance of nature in children s daily life. Together, they will discuss strategies for creating nature play spaces in outdoor areas.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>                                                                   </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>Each lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in Brookfield Zoo s Discovery Center. &nbsp;Anyone interested in registering for any or all of the spring lecture series should contact Melanie Dolcimascolo, who is in charge of the lectures, at 708-688-8971.&nbsp; Please let her know you are an ACA member and which lecture(s) you would like to register for.&nbsp; ACA price is $10 per person for each lecture, with an additional $6 discount if you register for all three.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>American Camp Association, Illinois * 67 E. 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