e-Institute
ACA's e-Institute provides self-directed and group learning experiences designed for youth program providers. From camp professionals to afterschool staff to community based program leaders, the e-Institute provides a mechanism for personal professional development and for training large groups of paid and volunteer staff. Certificates of completion and ACA continuing education credits (CECs) are available for all courses.
Faculty
Faculty for ACA’s e-Institute develop online courses, facilitate web-based seminars (webinars),
and help ensure the quality of the e-Institute’s educational content.
Webinar Catalog
Upcoming Live Webinars
Recorded Webinars
- Behavior Management That Works! Effective Strategies for Special Needs Populations (Kurt Podeszwa) - 1.0 CEC
- Crisis and Risk Management Strategies for Camps and Experiential Youth Programs (Ann McCollum) - 1.5 CEC NEW
- Debunking the Myths: Strategies for Effective Bed Bug Response in Camps (John Hall and Paul Bello) 1.5 CEC NEW
- Do This, Not That: Put Your Staff Training on a Diet! (Kim Aycock) - 1.0 CEC
- Growing “The Camp Experience”: Building Year-Round Educational Relationships with Public and Independent Schools (Tony Oyenarte) 1.5 CEC NEW
- Lessons Learned from the ACA Crisis Hotline (Summer 2011) (ACA Hotline Team)- 1.5 CEC
- Camp Maintenance and Facility Planning (3-Part Series) 4.5 total CECs NEW
- Developing a Preventative Maintenance Plan (Dave Sherry) - 1.5 CEC
- Projects on a Nickel: Cost Effective and Simple Ways to Improve Your Camp Site (Dave Sherry, Tom Neppl) - 1.5 CEC
- Your Site and Facility Considerations for Reconnecting Children and Nature (Tom Neppl) - 1.5 CEC
- Understanding Social Media Norms and Developing Policies (Gabe Chernov) - 1.0 CEC
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
- 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 (ACA) - 1.0 CEC
- 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 (ACA) - 1.0 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
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ)
Online Course Packages
- New Staff Member Package
- Educator Package: Special Discounts available to faculty/staff of an academic institution
- ActiveNetwork Staff Package
Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Other Online Educational Content
Other educational content available from ACA Business Affiliates.
(please choose "Education - Online" from the category list)
This educational content is not endorsed by ACA
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