Training Opportunities

 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES in OREGON TRAIL 

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Skills Training Day (fullfill qualifications for PD-12) - June 1st - Camp Namanu, Sandy OR

What does PD-12 mean?! PD 12 refers to the Program Design Standard addressing Qualifications and Supervision for Sepcialized Activities. For both ACA and non-ACA Accredited camps, this training day will help ensure your staff are trained to safely and properly supervise a variety of specialized activites. 

ACA, Oregon Trail is hosting a comprehensive day of skills training and certifications geared toward meeting the needs of Standard PD-12. 

  • $10/person, up to $100 per organization

  • Cost of registration includes training and lunch for the day (outdoor cooking!)

  • Saturday June 1st at Camp Namanu

  • Skills training available in fire building, candle making, whisper lights, camp stoves, outdoor cooking, axes, hatchets, pocket knives, bow saws, hand drills, knots, archery

  • REGISTER ONLINE

 

Challenge Course Training, Level 1 and 2, with Synergo - multiple dates - YMCA Camp Collins, Gresham OR

Visit the Synergo website for more information.

  • Level 1

    • The Challenge Course Practitioner Level I certification, provided by Synergo, is designed to provide an entry level facilitator the skills needed to begin work on a challenge course. Successful completion of a comprehensive written and practical test is necessary for certification. The Challenge Course Practitioner Level 1 Certification aligns with the ACCT Practitioner Certification Standards. Synergo has been reviewed and accredited to offer these certifications as an ACCT Professional Vendor Member.

    • Training Dates: June 5-8, 201

  • Level 2

    • The Challenge Course Practitioner Level 2 Certification, provided by Synergo, is designed for facilitators who have some experience in the industry to obtain the hard and soft skills needed to be a 'Lead Facilitator' on the challenge course. Successful completion of a comprehensive written and practical test is necessary for certification. The Challenge Course Practitioner Level 2 Certification aligns with the ACCT Practitioner Certification Standards. Synergo has been reviewed and accredited to offer these certifications as an ACCT Professional Vendor Member.

    • Training Dates: April 17-20, 2013

 

Spring Training Retreat - May 18-19, 2013 - Upward Bound Camp, Lyons OR

  • Wilderness First Aid - $125
  • Archery Instructor Level I - $75
  • Blood-Borne Pathogen Controls and Basic CPR/AED (May 18th only) - $45
  • Accomodations and meals $25.
  • Contact upward.bound.camp@gmail.com for more info and registration

 

Certified Horsemanship Association Clinic

Warm Beach Horsemanship will be hosting a Standard Clinic June 19th-22nd. You will be able to register through the Registration Dept at 360-652-7575 ext. 2282. Contact Patti Skipton at pskipton@warmbeach.com if you have additional questions.

 

WFR and WFA

Trackers Earth is hosting several training opportunities for Wilderness First Aid and Open Recertification and Wilderness First Responder. ACA Members receive an 8% discount! Contact Molly Deis or the Trackers Earth Administrative Director to register - 503-559-2825. If you have questions about the Wilderness Medical Associates, check out there website at http://www.wildmed.com/

 

Level 1 Archery Certification Course 

Date: Tuesday, June 18
Time: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Sandy, Oregon
Course Fee: $75.00
Registration deadline: June 5, 2013
Contact: Marianne Itkin
PdxArchery@aol.com
www.PdxArchery.com

 

Small Craft Safety and Canoe Instructor Course, WA

June 2 and June 9 - More Information 

 

 

Spring Skills Training Weekend, WA
A weekend training opportunity for your program staff. Certification available for Archery, Small Craft Safety, and Level 1 Challenge Course Facilitator (Climbing Wall, Low and High Ropes).

  • Camp Killoqua, Marysville, WA
  • June 6-9
  • Register HERE
  • Lifeguarding available through the Marysville, WA pool June 1-2 and June 8. Contact Mark Verbon at 360-653-0609 to register. For overnight accomodation information contact Pearl James at 360-652-6250

For a full list of dates and rates visit www.acacamps.org/evergreen

 

SURROUNDING AREAS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Spring Skills Training in Stanwood, WA - June 6-9, 2013 - Skills Training weekend offering USA Level 1 Archery Instructor training, American Red Cross Small Craft Safety Certification, Level 1 Challenge Course Facilitator including High Ropes, Low Ropes, and Climbing Wall. Visit www.acacamps.org/evergreen for dates and rates. Register HERE.

  • ACA, Evergreen (WA, ID, MT, AK) - www.acacamps.org/evergreen
     
  • ACA, Northern California - www.acacamps.org/norcal

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ACA's Professional Development Center offers ongoing training, courses, certifications, and more with discounts to members. See what opportunities are available!

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