Opening Keynote - Monday, September 24PEG SMITH
Peg is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Camp Association. She has over twenty-seven years experience working with children, youth, and families. She is widely recognized for her entrepreneurial work style and her ability to move people, organizations, and government agencies through significant change. Her insight and background in child development bring a special perspective to this conference.
Closing Keynote Speaker - Wednesday, September 26 MICHAEL BRANDWEIN
Delivering the “Goods” — Using our Programs to Really Develop Important and Lasting Differences in Young People
Michael brings his well-known “use-it-immediately” focus and “Intentional Camp” approach to demonstrate practical and creative techniques we can use to develop staff and program that produce real youth development. Gear up this fall with lots of terrific techniques you can use to build stronger staff selection, recruit returning staff, and the kind of intentional program that goes way beyond “fun and friendship” and teaches the essential life skills that young people need for success and great relationships. You’ll leave recharged and revitalized with a load of tools for greater success!
Michael Brandwein (michaelbrandwein.com) is an internationally acclaimed master trainer for camps, recreation, schools, and youth programs. He has presented on six continents, has done national keynotes for both NPRA and ACA, is the number one best-selling author in the camp field, and wrote and presented 3 Emmy® award-winning television programs on working with kids.
