Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA)
The Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA) is a weekend retreat that brings students together with camp professionals,
ACA staff and leadership to take an in-depth look at options for a profession in the camping field and build skills to prepare for a career in camping.
SCLA retreats are now available across the country - while each event is unique and designed to reflect local needs and interests,
all SCLA events have the same Core Goals & Learner Outcomes.
Who Should Attend
SCLA is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a career in camping.
SCLA Retreats in 2012-2013
Midwest
Date: November 1-3, 2013
Hosted by Midwest ACA Field Offices: Great Rivers, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, St. Louis
& Wisconsin
Location: Camp Henry Horner
Ingleside, IL
Cost: $35 program fee plus $100 room and board
Continuing Education Credits: 15
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West
Date: November 9-11, 2012
Hosted by ACA, Southern California/Hawaii
Location: Lazy W Ranch Camp
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cost: $35 program fee plus $115 room and board
Continuing Education Credits: 15
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South
Date: February 10-12, 2013
Hosted by ACA, Texoma
Location: Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion (pre-conference to the ACA National Conference)
Dallas, Texas
Cost: $35 program fee plus room and board
Continuing Education Credits: 15
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Southeastern
Date: April 12-14, 2013
Hosted by ACA, Southeastern
Location: YMCA Camp Greenville,
Cleveland, SC
Cost: $35 program fee plus $115 room and board
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Goals & Learner Outcomes for SCLA Retreats
Core Goals for SCLA Experiences:
- Students will explore career options in the camp field.
- Students will expand their network of peers and camp professionals.
- Students will become aware of the rewards and challenges of a camp professional career.
- Students will learn about camp field career access pathways.
SCLA Core Learner Outcomes:
At the end of the SCLA experience, learners will be able to:
- Describe at least three camp-related career options available to them.
- Identify access to at least five camp networks for camp staff and/or camp professionals, and two professional organizations suitable for camp professionals.
- Identify at least three methods to develop strong networks within the camp industry.
- Identify and discuss at least three rewards and three challenges that they will face as a camp professional.
- Design a career development plan that includes resume/portfolio development and supports pathways to a camp-related career.
After successful completion of the SCLA experience, all students will receive an ACA SCLA certificate. All SCLA events are eligible for 15 Continuing Education Credits (CECs). Learn more about CECs.
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