2011 Keystone Conference

2011 ACA Keystone Conference - An ACA ENDORSED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Thursday, November 3, 2011; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Conveniently located at the Harrisburg Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center (I-83 Exit 40A or PA Turnpike Exit 242); 148 Sheraton Dr., New Cumberland, PA 17070.

ATTN: Vendors - Reserve Your Exhibit Table Now - $125! For Exhibitor information please contact Dale or Barb Dohner .

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Plan to attend the 15th ACA Keystone Conference, featuring Keynote Session and workshops by SCOTT ARIZALA, plus three tracks of educational sessions by excellent speakers: Eco/Sustainability; Health/Safety; Program/Training. Focus on one track, mix and match, or bring more staff so you don't miss any of these valuable sessions.

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST and LUNCH

ACA Member registration: $60/first person; $40/each additional person from your camp/facility.

Non-ACA Member registration: $75/first person; $55 each additional person from your camp/facility.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Presented with thanks to our SPONSORS  AMSkier and The Dime Bank  

8:30-9:15 am       Registration & Refreshments

9:15-10:05 am     Keynote Session: Scott Arizala - Black is the New Green; Sustainability. When it comes to camp and a gathering of camp and youth development professionals, what does it mean? Whether you are a camp administrator, program director, or a camp counselor, the idea behind sustainability points to one thing: creating lifers. Campers that strongly identify with your camp are what breathes life into your programs and fulfills your mission. They are the kids that turn into staff and eventually into alumni and camp parents. They are your marketing, your endowment, your voluteers, and champions. Join SCOTT ARIZALA as he explores HOW to do this. Don't just leave the conference with a stack of handouts-put what you learn into action! From the themes of the conference to program specifics, Scott will share the stories and strategies that will send you home excited and motivated to go green by being in the black!

3 PROGRAM TRACKS WILL RUN SIMULTANEOUSLY - USE OUR AFFORDABLE ADDITIONAL PERSON REGISTRATION FEE TO BRING ENOUGH STAFF SO YOU DON'T MISS A SINGLE SESSION! 

PLEASE PLAN TO VISIT OUR EXHIBITORS DURING THE CONFERENCE DAY! 

HEALTH & WELLNESS TRACK

10:15-11:05 am              Sandy Rubenstein, Pure Heat and Camp Wingate*Kirkland - Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!; Did you think it was a just a cliché? Bedbugs really exist and residential summer camps are a prime target! No one is immune to these pesky blood-suckers and every director should be prepared. Come learn about what bed bugs are and how you can be prepared when they arrive on your property. (Back by popular demand!)

11:15 am-12:05 pm      Marlo Mittler, MS, RD, Nutrition by Marlo - Making Menus Nutritionally Sound and Camper Approved; Learn how to improve camper nutrition and better understand your campers' nutritional needs.

LUNCH

1:15-2:05 pm        Debra Zvanut, Recreational & Leisure Services Consulting - Reduce Stress with Better Camp Time Management; Stress-Busting Tips & Tricks So Time Doesn't Manage You; Whether at summer camp or preparing for wrapping up the season from your winter office, your many tasks have a way of taking over your professional and personal life. Learning four simple techniques, including a method to prioritize tasks will allow you to manage your time appropriately - and even give you time to ahve a personal life, too! Bring along one example of a stressful time management "failure" in your professional life.

2:15-3:05 pm       Dr. Robert Dohner, Northern Wayne Family Health Center - Concussions and Head Injuries-What Camp Directors Need to Know; Concussions and head injuries are in the news. The American Medical Association has just put out NEW GUIDELINES for assessing and treating head injuries in children. This session will cover information camp directors' need to know to protect their campers and make informed decisions. (Back by popular demand!)

3:05-3:30 pm       VISIT OUR VENDORS IN EXHIBIT HALL

3:30-4:30 pm       Special presentation sponsored by AMSkier

ECO & SUSTAINABILITY TRACK

10:15-11:05 am      Mikal Zimmerman, Marcellus Shale Coalition - An Introduction to the Marcellus Industry; This educational session is designed to answer the many questions camp owners/directors have related to drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Ms. Zimmerman will discuss the energy, economics, and environmental aspects of responsible Marcellus development. 

11:15-am-12:05 pm     James Innes, CarrierClass Green Infrastructure - Green Power for Eco-Friendly Camps; Eco-friendly camps that wish to power their facilities with solar energy often find that the up-front expense of going green is sky-high. Government loans and foundation grants aren’t the only options for camps facing tight budget constraints. A ‘Solar Power Purchase Agreement’ could provide the eco-friendly camp with an on-site solar PV facility at little to no cost. 

LUNCH

1:15-2:05 pm      Max Burton, BS, ISA Certified Arborist PD-1660A, SavATree - Campground Tree Management for Safety, Fun and Profit; Poor tree management can lead to tragic, fatal accidents, but proper tree management can lead to profit! Get the simple, powerful tools you need to transform your campground's trees from liabilities to capital. Learn tricks of the trade for saving money, how to prioritize, whom to hire, and how to use your trees as a way to stand out from the crown!

2:15-3:05 pm      Mark Major, Camp Director, International Sports Training Camp and Trout Lake Retreats - Capitalizing on Solar at Camp; Using his own experience and substantial research leading to his own solar installation at camp, Mark will present a case study on the proces of implementing a solar PV array at their camp/business, from installation to acquiring grants to finalizing a solar PV array.

3:05-3:30 pm     VISIT OUR VENDORS IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

3:30-4:30 pm     Special presentation sponsored by AMSkier

PROGRAMS & TRAINING TRACK

10:15-11:05 am      Ed Metzendorf, Bunk1.com - Save Time, Save Money & Get Organized!; This session will cover different technologies that will not only help manage your camp but also your life. Come learn about different features and programs that can help you cut down on data entry, mailing costs, and help you become a paperless camp.

11:15 am-12:05 pm      Scott Arizala - The New Boss: Skills and Techniques for the Best Camp Leaders; The very best camp directors and leaders have both a predicable skill set and a wide variety of unique abilities and characteristics. The new boss is someone that knows how to indentify, grow and develop their skill set in the midst of the frenetic pace of camp. This session will outline 5 foundation skills and 5 advanced skills of great camp leaders, techniques for development and training, and the strategies to keep them in focus.

LUNCH

1:15-2:05 pm        Scott Arizala - Practical Leadership; There is a lot of good information about leadership.  However, there seems to be a shortage of practical strategies for becoming a better leader.  This session takes a look at three foundation skills of great camp leadership; communication, patience, and problem solving.  Learn how to develop yourself and those around you in applied, realistic, and functional ways.  What to do, how to do, and how to get better at it… be practical!

2:15-3:15 pm         Ellen Will, Director, The Outdoor School, Shaver's Creek Environmental Center - Do the Twist: Teaching Ecology with Classic Camp Games; Join us for an action-packed session where we'll put a twist on traditional camp games to teach ecological concepts. Delve into what makes the best games successful and learn how to incorporate Environmental Education into the fun without compromising your campers' interest and enthusiasm. Take home new ideas that will make an impact on your campers and staff alike!

VISIT OUR VENDORS IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

3:30-4:30 pm       Mara Yacobi, MSW - Beyond Bullying; Breaking the Cycle of Cruelty and Aggression; Cyberbullying, teasing, bullying and social cruelty take many forms. From exclusion and gossiping to eye rolling and shoving, the ramifications of bullying reach far beyond the victims--all children are impacted. This interactive and engaging workshop will help camp professionals and counselors teach campers to stand up for themselves and others, as well as how to create a more welcoming inclusive environment.

This program has been granted educational endorsement by the American Camp Association's Educational Endorsement Review Committee. Educational endorsement means that the program has been reviewed by a qualified panel to verify the goals, learner outcomes, presenter qualifications, and evaluation requirements are relevant for this educational program. Continuing education credits (CECs) are available for this program. Participants completing this progam and requesting CECs must petition the appropriate certifying body regarding acceptance of these CECs.

For information, contact mchauveau@acacamps.org.