ACA, Heart of the South Fall Gathering

 Early Bird registration is available through October 15th, 2024

• Registration includes conference program. Register for lodging and meal packages separately. Please select your options during registration (step 4).
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CampWell is a skills-based training course that guides participants to identify, understand, cultivate, and create a community of well-being. CampWell is a collaboration between the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) and is supported by the H.E. Butt Foundation.

The CampWell Training program aims to help all be well at camp and seeks to create consistent care across the spectrum of all summer learning spaces. As an immersive learning program CampWell is uniquely designed to help leaders shape programs that incorporate the tools, self-awareness, and understanding needed to enhance the experience and safety for all.

CampWell training is limited to 20 camps/40 participants. Camps are highly encouraged to send 2 participants per camp. Please register first person at the FIRST PERSON rate and then the additional person at the SECOND PERSON rate. If camps wish to register more than two staff, please contact Erin Flores, eflores@ACAcamps.org. 

The full CampWell training will include a pre-course Zoom session, in-person sessions and a group excursion. By registering, you agree to commit to attend the following:

• November 7, 2024: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST Virtual Pre-Course Zoom session 
• November 12, 2024: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. CST In-Person Training at Alabama 4H in Columbiana, AL
• November 13, 2024: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST In-Person Training at Alabama 4H in Columbiana, AL

Upon completion of the training, participants will have the content and resources necessary to incorporate CampWell into their staff training in 2025. Participating camps will also receive ACH's MESH Resource Guide and slide deck for use during staff training and a complimentary ACH membership. This is a $200 value in addition to the course content.

Heart of the South Fall Gathering registration is separate from CampWell registration, but we encourage all CampWell participants to join us for the entire 2024 Heart of the South Fall Gathering, November 13-14, 2024. By registering for CampWell you will receive a 10% discount on your conference registration. A coupon code will be emailed to you once your CampWell registration has been completed for your use on the Heart of the South Fall Gathering registration.

Meals

Lunch on the 12th and Breakfast on the 13th will be included with your CampWell registration. Please email any dietary registrations to Erin Flores, eflores@ACAcamps.org 

Lodging

Onsite, hotel-style lodging is available at Alabama 4H for the night of November 12th. In step 4 of the registration process you can select either single-occupancy ($135) or double-occupancy ($105/person) lodging if you wish to stay onsite. 

Lodging & Meal Packages will be available at Alabama 4-H. Lodging and Meal Packages are an option to add on in step 4 of your event registration. Please let Erin Flores, eflores@ACAcamps.org, know of any dietary restrictions by Nov. 1st. 

   Meal Package Only                                          $45

More details coming soon!

Wednesday, November 13th 

• 1:00-2:30pm: Registration & Check-in
• 2:30-3:45pm: Welcome & Keynote
• 4:00-5:00pm: Educational Sessions I
• 5:15-6:15pm: Educational Sessions II
• 6:30-7:30pm: Dinner
• 8:00-9:00pm: Evening Social

Thursday, November 14th 

• 8:00-8:45am: Breakfast
• 9:00-10:00am: Keynote 
• 10:15-11:15am: Educational Sessions III
• 11:30-12:30pm: Round Table Discussions
• 12:30-1:15pm: Lunch
• 1:30-2:30pm: Educational Sessions IV
• 2:30-3:00pm: Closing & Raffle  

Tracey Gaslin, PhD, CPNP

Dr. Gaslin completed her PhD in Educational and Organizational Leadership and taught for 10 years specializing in pediatric development, service leadership, and research on gratitude. Dr. Gaslin publishes the majority of her work in the areas of pediatrics, camp nursing, behavioral health, and service leadership and has co-authored several texts.

She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Alliance for Camp Health where she travels and trains individuals regarding health services and well-being of youth and young adults. She continues to be an active speaker, writer, and publisher representing the Leading Voice in Camp Health to promote hope and healing in youth serving programs across the US and Canada.

Keynote Session:

Centering Care Around Well-Being: The Need for Connection and Belonging.

Understanding ourselves is key to navigating life with others and this is especially true in the summer camp space. As camp professionals, we desire to make a difference for the youth we serve. This session will provide insight about how we can build relationships that drive connection and belonging- with ourselves, with others and with the larger community of care. Join us for a great adventure!

Briana Mitchell

Briana is the Founding President of S’more Summer, a Change Summer initiative, where she partners with camps to create more summer experiences that center joy, equity, and belonging. She is also the President of Strategy and Operations for Change Summer, which creates high-quality, transformative summer opportunities for students from under-resourced communities. Briana serves as an active member of the Board of Trustees of the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey as well as the co-chair of the affiliate’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee. A self-proclaimed master of the bucket brigade, Briana spent her formative summers at a sleepaway camp in Pennsburg, PA. She continued her camp career as a counselor and activities director at an all-girls camp in Honesdale, PA before serving as the Director of AF Camp.

Keynote:

D.I.V.E. into Inclusive Character Development at Summer Camps

Dive into the essential role that summer camps play in shaping young minds and fostering inclusive environments. Briana will share some of her own unique experiences, including the surprising connection between knowing her IQ and character development. We'll also explore how "good character" is defined by different cultures, communities and contexts, and how camps can work closely with their communities to cultivate and promote these traits. Join us as we D.I.V.E. into Inclusive Character Development:

1. Discover: Dig into your own biases to understand the lens you apply to good and bad character. 

2. Investigate: Gain insights into creating equitable access for underrepresented youth, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and outreach. 

3. Value: Understand what your families, campers, teams and communities value and learn how to reflect those values into your program. 

4. Experiences: Design camp programs that promote character skills and reflect a variety of experiences, ensuring every camper feels a sense of belonging and connection. 

Alabama 4-H Center 

Address:

892 Four H Rd.
Columbiana, AL 35051

Website:

https://alabama4hcenter.org

Sponsorship opportunities:

• $3,000 Title Sponsor*
• $2,000 Keynote sponsor*
• $1,500 Meal sponsor*
• $1,000 Session sponsor
• $500 Snack/Break sponsor

All sponsorships come with a table and logo recognition on signage at the event, and the events web page.

Sponsorships with an (*) also include two minutes to address the participants.