ACA, Oregon Trail Field Office

ACA, OREGON TRAIL is the local field office of the American Camp Association. We have 40 camps in Oregon and Southern Idaho.

ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience. Our association is committed to helping our members and all 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
 

Through the field office of ACA, Oregon Trail, we offer professional development, camp accreditation, and a variety of member services.

Skills Training

Listed here will be a series of trainings available in the area and surrounding states. 

Also listed will be a list of trainings someone is currently looking for. If you know of an available training that meets their needs, please contact chendrikx@acacamps.org. 

Available Training: 

• Level 1 Challenge Course Training, June 6-10 @ Camp Collins - Contact Synergo for details and registration
• WA - Skills Training Weekend - May 31-June 3 - Available training: Archery Level 1 Instructor, Low and High Challenge Course, Climbing Wall, ARC Lifeguard Course with Waterfront module, Small Craft Safety including Canoe, Kayak, and Rowing - Details and registration NOW AVAILABLE at www.acacamps.org/evergreen.
• Visit www.acacamps.org/evergreen for additional training opportunities

ACA, Oregon Trail Newsletter

Check here for bi-weekly ACA, Oregon Trail Local Newsletters

February 16, 2012 - ACA OT Lunch, Find A Camp, Skills Training, ACA in USA Today

March 1, 2012 - ACA OT Lunch March 19th, Staff Training edition of Camping Magazine, Training Opportunity

March 15, 2012 - Lunch topic is Staff Hiring and Training, Volunteers at Camp, Training Opportunities Available

March 29, 2012 - Next Lunch April 16th, Education Opportunities at the Professional Development Center

April 12, 2012 - Lunch at Hawthorne Hophouse, Member Benefit Corner, Innovative programs in OR

April 26, 2012 - Bob Ditter in November - SAVE the DATE, Skills training weekend in WA - Registration available

May 11, 2012 - SAVE the DATE for Bob Ditter this fall, Skills Training weekend updates