e-Institute
ACA's e-Institute provides self-directed and group learning experiences designed for camp and youth development professionals. From directors and administrators to program managers and frontline staff, the e-Institute provides a variety of learning opportunities for personal professional development and for training groups of paid and volunteer staff. Our online courses and webinars are ideal for program providers working in camps, after-school programs, parks and recreation programs, and other summer learning and out-of-school time settings. Certificates of completion and ACA continuing education credits (CECs) are available for all courses and webinars.
Faculty
Faculty for ACA’s e-Institute develop online courses, facilitate live webinars, and help ensure the quality of the e-Institute’s educational content.
Webinar Catalog
Online Course Catalog
Administration and Operations
- Camp Administration (ACA/NRPA) - 0.3 NRPA CEUs; 3.0 ACA CECs
- Criminal Background Checks - Dispelling the Myths and Confronting the Realities (ACA) - 1.0 CEC
- Effective Supervision Skills for Senior Staff (Bob Ditter) - 1.0 CEC
- Fiscal Management: An Overview of Camp Budgeting and Finance (ACA) - 1.0 CEC
- Marketing Essentials for the New Economy (Three Part Series) (Jodi Rudick) - 3.0 CECs
- Planning for Risk Management for Your Camp (Connie Coutellier) - 1.0 CEC
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (Mary Everhart) - 1.0 CEC
- Volunteer Development 101 (ACA) - 1.0 CEC
Health, Safety, and Risk Management
- Crisis Communications (ACA/NRPA) - 0.1 NRPA CEU; 1.0 ACA CEC
- Bullying Prevention: Critical Strategies for Staff (Joel Haber) - 1.0 CEC
- Risk Management: What Every Staff Member Needs to Know (Connie Coutellier) - 1.0 CEC
- Health and Safety: Tips for Preventing Injuries and Illnesses (Four Part Series) (Linda Erceg, Edward Walton, Mary Marugg, DD Gass) - 1.25 CECs
- Planning for Risk Management for Your Camp (Connie Coutellier) - 1.0 CEC
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (Mary Everhart) - 1.0 CEC
- Ticks, Tears and Toothpaste: A Counselor's Role in Healthcare (Linda Erceg) - 0.75 CEC
Youth Development and Programming
- Awesome Campfire Programs (Erin Policinski, Elizabeth Snell) - 0.50 CEC
- Being an Effective Nature Counselor: Activities to Engage Youth in the Outdoors (Ariella Randle Rogge) - 1.0 CEC NEW
- Camp Is for the Camper (Paul Schlag) - 1.0 CEC
- Creating a Sense of Community in Camp (Jeff Jacobs) - 0.75 CEC
- Connecting Children with Nature (ACA/NRPA) - 0.3 NRPA CEUs; 3.0 ACA CECs
- Cultivating Camp Relevancy for Diverse Audiences (Rue Mapp) - 1.0 CEC NEW
- Creating Positive Youth Outcomes: Linking Camp Programs to Camper Outcomes Through Assessment (Laurie Browne)- 1.5 CEC NEW
- Designing Quality Youth Programs (ACA) - 1.0 CEC
- Integrating Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders into Recreational Settings (Melanie Berry and Jennifer Selke) - 1.75 CECs NEW
Evaluation and Research
- Creating Positive Youth Outcomes: Linking Camp Programs to Camper Outcomes Through Assessment (Laurie Browne) - 1.5 CEC
- Marketing Essentials for the New Economy (Three Part Series) (Jodi Rudick) - 3.0 CECs
- Crisis Communications (ACA/NRPA) - 01. NRPA CEU; 1.0 ACA CEC
ACA's "Certificates of Added Qualification" (CAQs)
Online Course Packages
- Camp Staff Member Package- NEW
- Educator Package: Special Discounts available to faculty/staff of an academic institution
Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Online Courses and Webinars Endorsed by ACA
The following online courses and webinars have received ACA educational endorsement. ACA’s Educational Endorsement Program is a platform to connect learners to educational opportunities. Learners can access quality education from a variety of organizations, associations, and businesses, and can be assured that these offerings have been vetted to meet ACA Educational Endorsement Program requirements.
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- View endorsed events and webinars.
Online Courses and Webinars Available through ACA Business Affiliates
Link to the ACA Buyers Guide to view online courses and webinars available through ACA Business Affiliates. Choose "Education - Online" from the category list. These educational programs are not endorsed by ACA.
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