ACA, Southwest Fall Workshop
Date
Location
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Cost
See registration costs below.
CECs
4.75Calling all Youth Development Professionals...
Are you a manager of a youth program? Do you work with an organization offering youth programming? Do you lead or work at a summer camp? Whether you’re new to the summer camp industry or a seasoned professional, this program is designed for you! Join us at the Natural History Museum of Utah for an incredible day of networking, learning, and community-building. You’ll leave equipped with valuable tips, tricks, and tools to prepare for an outstanding summer in 2025. Your registration includes the full program, along with a continental breakfast and lunch.
This Not-to-Be-Missed Program Features:
An inspiring opening keynote from industry-renowned Kelly Schuna, co-owner and Executive Director of Hidden Pines Ranch. Kelly will share her expertise on growing as a leader and cultivating the staff culture you envision utilizing leadership strategies inspired by Brené Brown. In addition, Kelly will lead breakout sessions focused on navigating challenging situations, including conflict and difficult conversations with staff, parents, and campers.
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies from one of the industry’s best!
Participants traveling from Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada are eligible for travel expense reimbursement. Learn more.
In addition to the main event on October 10, join us on October 9 for an EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camping) Preconference! Register for both the Southwest EPIC preconference and the Southwest Fall Workshop and receive a 10% discount on your conference registration. A coupon code will be emailed to you once your Southwest EPIC preconference registration has been completed for your use on the Southwest Fall Workshop registration.
New to the American Camp Association (ACA)? Here’s What You Need to Know!
The ACA is a vibrant community of camp professionals who have been collaborating for over 100 years to share knowledge, experience, and to ensure the quality of camp programs. As part of their commitment to supporting camp professionals, ACA offers a free 1-year membership. This membership can significantly reduce the cost of our workshops for you and your staff, making it a valuable opportunity to enhance your professional development at a lower cost. Take advantage of this offer and join the ACA community today!
Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals for the Southwest Fall Workshop is now open. Lectures, hands-on sessions, and panel discussions are welcome. Sessions are 75 minutes long and will be accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline to submit is September 16, 2024. Submit a Session Proposal
Early Bird registration is available through September 12, 2024
- Registration includes workshop program, continental breakfast, and lunch.
- Not an ACA Member? Join today for FREE and get the best rates for this event!
| Type | Early-Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $100 | $130 |
| Nonmember | $170 | $200 |
| Additional person from same camp-member | $85 | $110 |
| Additional person from same camp-non-member | $150 | $195 |
| Speaker | $75 | $75 |
| Student/Retiree | $60 | $60 |
Keynote Speaker-Kelly Schuna
Kelly is the Executive Director and Co-owner of Hidden Pines Ranch Day Camp, located in Stillwater, MN. Kelly has a BA in Communication Disorders and MEd in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She is passionate about creating intentional culture at camp, developing staff as future professionals (and amazing humans), learning, growing as a camp professional, meeting new camp people, driveway dance parties and a good stick-on mustache.
Kelly has a quick message for attendees of this year's Fall Workshop!
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. - Coffee & Pastries / Networking opportunities
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. - Welcome and Keynote by Kelluy Schuna
- 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. - Break
- 10:55 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. - Educational Breakout Session 1
- 12:10 p.m. – 1:15 p.m - Lunch & Awards (lunch provided
- 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Educational Breakout Session 2
- 2:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. - Educational Breakout Session 3
- 3:55 p.m. - Closing Remarks
- 3:55 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Time to Explore the Natural History Museum of Utah
- Optional dinner/drinks gathering at a local restaurant (paid for individually)
Educational breakout sessions will bring together camp and youth professionals to explore key issues in programming, staffing, and camper interactions, offering practical, ready-to-use takeaways for immediate application in work and personal life. Check back soon for exact session titlles.
Have you ever considered presenting on a youth development or summer camp-related topic? Now’s your chance to step into the spotlight! We’re inviting proposals for sessions on a range of topics, including innovative programming, mental health support, staffing strategies, character development, and more. Don’t miss the chance to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of our field!
The deadline to submit is September 16, 2024.
Calling all Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC). This event is for you! Join us on October 9 for a fun, interactive and informative day geared to those who have worked in youth development and camping for five years or less.
Registration includes program, continental breakfast, and lunch.
The Natural History Museum of Utah's home, the Rio Tinto Center, is an inspired architectural wonder nestled in the foothills above Salt Lake City. Its distinct architecture, complete with incredible exhibit galleries and sweeping views of the valley, offers a unique setting for the Southwest Winter Workshop.
Salt Lake City Marriott University Park is a 15-minute walk away from the Natural History Museum of Utah.
What people are saying about ACA, Southwest Fall Workshop
“I appreciate all the hard work that went into planning and executing this event. I look forward to attending again in the future!”
“I did not attend as a camp professional, my role is in Risk Management at a university where I work with minor protection. However, being at this workshop opened my eyes to camp professionals, the critical job they have, and the opportunity they have to change lives. The biggest takeaway I had was an increased desire to assist, and provide resources to the camp professional at my university so they can thrive, and children and youth will benefit from safe and professional spaces with adults who are enabled with skills and tools to change lives.”
“Do it again please! Can’t wait for next year.”
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