ACA, Evergreen Field Office
Welcome to the local field office of the American Camp Association in the Northwest. We have 80 camps in Washington, North Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Through professional development, camp accreditation and a variety of member services, ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience and our association is committed to helping camps provide:
- Camp communities committed to a safe, nurturing environment
- Caring, competent adult role models
- Healthy, developmentally appropriate experiences
- Service to the community and the natural world
- Opportunities for leadership and personal growth
- Discovery, experiential education, and learning opportunities
- Excellence and continuous self-improvement
Membership is FREE for the first year!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ONE WEEK away - REGISTER TODAY!
Shake Up Your Staff Training
with Kim Aycock
March 13-14, 2014
Camp Solomon Schechter
Olympia, WA
$100/Member
$115/Non-Member
Register HERE
with Kim Aycock
March 13-14, 2014
Camp Solomon Schechter
Olympia, WA
$100/Member
$115/Non-Member
Register HERE
This is where the camp world and love of teaching come together! Kim Aycock, MST, has 25+ years in year-round and seasonal summer camp positions and as a middle/ high school and college level educator. Kim teaches with sensitivity, creativity, and enthusiasm and has the ability to connect with and motivate learners of all ages.
Learn more about Kim Aycock HERE.
Spring Leadership Conference, ACA Southern California/Hawaii
April 1-4, 2014
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Palm Springs, CA
Learn more about the program, location, and registration HERE
April 1-4, 2014
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Palm Springs, CA
Learn more about the program, location, and registration HERE
Save the Date!
Spring Skills Training Weekend
May 30 - June 1, 2014
URJ Camp Kalsman
Arlington, WA
Details to follow
May 30 - June 1, 2014
URJ Camp Kalsman
Arlington, WA
Details to follow
Standards Course and Visitor Update
Anyone expecting a visit this summer must attend a Standards Course. Anyone interested in learning more about the standards accreditation program is invited to join! Visit the Accreditation page for more information and registration.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- Please let us know if you have a training at your site and have space available. Email chendrikx@acacamps.org and view an ongoing list on our Training Opportunities page
- ACA's Professional Development Center offers ongoing training, courses, certifications, and more with discounts to members. See what opportunities are available now!
- Visit www.acacamps.org/oregontrail for additional opportunities
If you have a training opportunity to offer ACA, Evergreen members, email chendrikx@acacamps.org to have it posted here.
Upcoming Events
March 12, 2014
March 13, 2014 - March 14, 2014
March 18, 2014
