Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA)-West

GET A REAL JOB:  Become a Camp Professional!  SCLA is your chance to take an in-depth look at options for a profession in the camping field, make connections to people who can hire you and build your skills to prepare for a career in camping.

Learn More About:

Registration & Cost
Application Process
Scholarships
Program
Program Goals & Core Learner Outcomes
Schedule at a Glance

Date & Location

March 30-April 1, 2014
Pre-conference to the Spring Leadership Conference
Schedule at a Glance
Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times
56400 Apple Canyon Road (map)
Mountain Center, CA 92561

Can't make the SCLA-West dates?  No problem!  Find other SCLA events happening throughout the country at www.ACAcamps.org/scla.

Application & Registration

Cost:  $150*

Registration will open in Fall 2013.

Cost includes $35 program fee and $115 fee for room and board.  Program material, overnight accommodations on Sunday & Monday and all meals during the retreat will be provided. SCLA will also provide ground transportation to the retreat location at no additional cost.  Fees can be paid by the applicant or a sponsor (ACA local field office, camp, university, etc...).  

The SCLA-West Committee is also offering scholarships!  Learn more.

*NOTE:  In addition to paying registration fees, successful completion of the SCLA Application Process & acceptance by the SCLA -West Committee is required.  Applicants who will be using airline transportation should not book their flights until acceptance into the program has been confirmed.  If an applicant is not accepted, registration fees will be refunded.

REFUND POLICY:  No refunds for cancellations unless a written request is postmarked by 
February 21, 2014; 50% of the registration fee will be retained for processing. All payments must be received by the event date. 

Application Process:

Download Application (writeable PDF).

1. Become an ACA member.  ACA currently has a special promotion for a free 1 year membership.  To sign up, click here.
    
2. Pay registration fees.  Click on the link above or call (800) 428-2267.  Registration will open in Fall 2013.
    
3. Complete the Application Form.  Download Application (writeable PDF).
    
4. Complete the Addendum:  Scholarship Request if you'd like to be considered for a scholarship (optional - Scholarship Addendum is the final page of the Application).
    
5. Obtain a letter of support from a camp professional.
    
6. Include a current resume in the application materials.
    
7. Submit application materials (Application Form, resume and letter of support) to:  lreppert@ACAcamps.org or fax:  (213) 232-3229 by February 21, 2014.  
    
8. Notice of acceptance will be given no later than March 7, 2014.  Applicants who require airline transportation should not book their flights until acceptance into the program has been confirmed.

Application deadline:  February 21, 2014.  

Program

Who Should Attend:

SCLA is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a career in camping.  View Program Goals & Core Learner Outcomes.

Program Topics:

• Leadership & Management
• Behind the Scenes of a Summer Camp
• Camp Business 101
• Weathering the Storm - Crisis Management
• How to Get Hired as a Camp Professional
• Build your Networking Skills
• And many more!

Scholarships Available!

Scholarships are available for qualified applicants - selection will be based on the quality of applications submitted.  Scholarship awards will cover the cost of registration fees ($150) - if selected, participants are responsible for the cost of travel to the retreat location.  If you'd like to be considered for a scholarship, complete the "Scholarship Option" section of the application. Scholarship applications are due February 21, 2014:  awardees will be notified by March 7, 2014. For SCLA applicants who are accepted into the program but not awarded a scholarship, registration fees are due March 14, 2014.  

What People Are Saying About Student Camp Leadership Academy:

"I had an amazing time - I took so much from this experience.  I would tell anyone interested in camp to go {to SCLA} because this weekend made up my mind of how much I would really love to do this as a profession."  ~Jorge Andrade Jr.

"I made great connections and have been opened up to a whole new world of people that in the future will be there to help me along the way." ~ Cassandra Turner

We're Endorsed!

This means that SCLA-West has been successfully vetted according to recognized criteria and that YOU can get up to 15 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) by participating in the SCLA program.  For more information about how to get documentation of the CECs that you've earned, go to:  Manage My CECs. 

For more information about Educational Endorsement or to attend more events/online trainings that are endorsed, visit www.ACAcamps.org/pdc/educational-endorsement-program. 

Tentative Schedule: 

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Tuesday, April 1, 2014