ACA Keystone Conference Upcoming Events
May 27, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Wernersville
,
Pennsylvania
In partnership with ACA, Keystone Region, South Mountain YMCA Camps are hosting a counselor training institute for staff to get certified in archery, horseback riding, wilderness first aid and lifeguarding. For more information and to register please contact ycamps@smymca.org 610-670-2267 www.smymca.org
May 29, 2013 - June 6, 2013
Willow Grove
,
Pennsylvania
This nationally recognized program teaches participants the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aauatic emergencies. Pre-‐requisites: Must be at least 15 years old, and able to complete a standard swim test (Swim 300 yards continuously; tread water for 3 minutes and dive to 9 feet to retrieve object).
$275.00 (WGDC staff will receive a discounted fee). Fee includes American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, First Aid, and Professional CPR, American Red Cross Lifeguarding textbook, and CPR mask.
Wednesdays and Thursday evenings 5/29, 5/30, 6/5, 6/6, 4:30-‐9:30pm Must attend all 4 classes
For more information and to enroll contact: Chris Young, Instructor Chris.y@comcast.net 215 882 4707
Lifeguarding and CPR recertification:Thursday 6/6 4:30-‐9:30, available for WGDC staff, contact for pricing.
May 30, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Carlise and Harrisburg
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Pennsylvania
WILD GUYde Adventures is offering a course designed to help your climbing staff come up to speed and lead with best practice. This is for camps that provide natural rock climbing/top-roping and/or rappelling on or off-site.The Pennsylvania Seminar will take place May 30-31 at White Rocks near Carlisle PA. The Virginia Seminar will occur at Hidden Rocks near Harrisonburg VA June 3-4, 2013. Cost is $150 for the first staff person from your camp, and $125 each for any additional staff members. This program satisfies Maryland's DHMH standard tor instructor training required for camps offering rock climbing. Details are available at http:www.wildguyde.com or by calling Lester Zook at 540-433-1637.
June 1, 2013 - June 4, 2013
Germantown
,
Maryland
Become a certified riding instructor through an internationally recognized organization, CHA, Certified Horsemanship Association. 4 levels of instructor certification available plus assistant rating for those 16 – 17 years of age. English only clinic. The clinic consists of 4 full days including: written exam, riding evaluation, and daily assessment of teaching skills. Participants are evaluated on knowledge of subject and safety of group instruction.
Tuition: $700 includes 4 day clinic, reading materials/ manuals, and one year membership.
For more information and to REGISTER NOW, clinic fills up quickly!! 301 948 0220
www.cha-ahse.org
June 1, 2013 - June 2, 2013
Petersburg
,
Pennsylvania
Camp Blue Diamond, near State College, PA will have a Wilderness First Aid Training Event on June 1st & 2nd. Cost is $100, and that includes materials, meals and overnight lodging. Registrants need to fill out the PDF form and mail or email it to Camp Blue Diamond. Payment made by check or credit card. Deadline to register is May 20th. All info is on the form.
June 2, 2013
Willamson
,
New Jersey
Tall Pines is sponsoring a course through the ACA at our camp. Dates offered:
Sunday, June 2nd Or Sunday, June 9th
Time: 9AM – 5PM
Limit per class: 15
Cost: $200.00 (includes books)
Please pack your own lunch, drinks and snacks. Please report to the Dining Hall to meet your instructor and group.
Interested? Please contact us for more information at: fun@tallpinesdaycamp.com or call us at: (856) 262-3900 ask for Barbara Spevak






