Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA) - Southeast

Growth, Opportunity, Challenge

The Application Process for 2013 is now closed.

GET A REAL JOB:  Become a Camp Director!  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.

The Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA) is a weekend retreat that brings students together with camp professionals 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. 

Date & Location

April 12-14, 2013
YMCA Camp Greenville
100 YMCA Camp Road
Cleveland, SC 29635

Who Should Attend

SCLA is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a career in camping.  View Program Goals & Core Learner Outcomes. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Program Topics Will Include:

  • Build your Networking Skills
  • Weathering the Storm - Risk Management
  • Resumes & Portfolios - How to Get Hired as a Camp Professional
  • Opportunities in the Camp Field & Beyond
  • Balancing Camp & Family
  • Resource & Activity Swap
  • And meeting several professionals from local camps and companies that support camp!

Application Process

The application process is now closed.

NOTE: All applications will be reviewed by the SCLA-Southeast committee. Applicants will be notified by March 22nd as to whether or not they have been accepted into the program. 

Please do not arrange for travel unless you have been accepted into the program.

Program Fees

The fee for SCLA-Southeast is $150. All fees are due by the start of the program. Room, board, and all supplies are covered within this fee. Travel related costs are the responsibility of the student.

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

SCLA is Endorsed!

After successful completion of the SCLA experience, all students will receive 10 Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

CEC's are a tracking mechanism that allows individuals to document their involvement in varied professional development activities. They are compatible with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that are often used by other professional certification programs such as teaching or healthcare. Each CEC is representative of the number of hours of engaged learning (1 CEC = 1 hour of learning). Use these CECs on your resume, in your professional development portfolio or to share with an employer!
 

The 2013 Planning Team

Teresa Tucker, Ph.D. - Clemson University
Joy James, Ph.D. - Appalacian State University
Josh Rood - YMCA Camp Greenville
Joseph Stanczak - YMCA Camp Greenville
Katie Johnson & Cyndi Satlow - ACA, Southeastern Field Office Staff

Questions?

Contact Katie Johnson at kjohnson@acacamps.org or 765-342-8456, ext. 341.