Training Opportunities

 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES in OREGON TRAIL 

If you have a training to offer, please share! Email chendrikx@acacamps.org [1] to have it posted here

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. 

• $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 [2]

 

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

Visit the Synergo [3] 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 [4] 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 [5] 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/ [6]

• WFA [7] - April 20-21
• WFR and Recertification [8] - April 22-29 (WFR) May 1-3 (Recert)  

 

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 [9]
www.PdxArchery.com [10]

 

Small Craft Safety and Canoe Instructor Course, WA

June 2 and June 9 - More Information  [11]

 

 

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 [12]
• 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 [13]

 

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 [13] for dates and rates. Register HERE [14].

• ACA, Evergreen (WA, ID, MT, AK) - www.acacamps.org/evergreen [13]
   
• ACA, Northern California - www.acacamps.org/norcal [15]

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ACA's Professional Development Center [16] offers ongoing training, courses, certifications, and more with discounts to members. See what opportunities are available!