ACA, Wisconsin Fall Gathering

Registration information coming soon!

Early Bird registration is available through October 17, 2024

• Registration for the local camp tours or executive director workshop and fall gathering includes dinner on November 14th, all conference programming, continental breakfast and lunch on November 15th. 
• Registration for the local camp tours or executive director workshop only includes dinner on November 14th. 
• Registration for the fall gathering only includes conference programming, continental breakfast and lunch on November 15th. 
• Lodging is available at JCC Rainbow Day Camp. See JCC Rainbow Day Camp tab for additional details.
• Not an ACA Member? Join today for FREE and get the best rates for this event!

Thursday, November 14 

• 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EPIC Lunch & Learn
• 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Check-in for Camp Tours or Executive Workshop
• 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Camp Tours
  • Camp Silver Brook
  • YMCA Camp Minikani
• 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Executive Workshop
  • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Educational Session
  • 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Hot Topic Roundtables
  • 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Educational Session
• 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Conference Check-In
• 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Dinner
• 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Opening Keynote

Friday, November 15

• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Conference Check-In
• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast & Mentor Roundtables
• 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Educational Breakout Session 
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Panel
• 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch & Pie Auction
• 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Educational Breakout Session
• 2:30 p.m. Closing Activity

EPIC Lunch & Learn - November 14, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Persevering, Building Trust, and Making Change as New Leaders:

Starting a new year-round leadership role at camp can come with excitement and challenges. The navigation of making program and camp culture shifts while building trust and taking care of your own well-being can be a difficult balancing act. Join us for this Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC) lunch and learn session as we hear from camp professionals who have gone through this transition and made positive camp culture shifts, program changes, and have built trust amongst their new teams. This lunch and learn program will include tips and tricks, discussion, interactive activities, and will end with a panel discussion where you will have an opportunity to find answers to the questions you have about becoming a new leader in an annual position at camp. 

Whether new to a year-round professional camping role or aspiring to join a camp team year-round, this is a great opportunity to learn and connect with others!

Register for the EPIC Lunch & Learn

Camp Tours - November 14, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tour two camps in the local area! We will visit Camp Silver Brook and YMCA Camp Minikani. Each tour will highlight different programs and facilities that are unique to their site. This is an excellent chance to check-out camp properties and network with others. 

Executive Workshop - November 14, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

New this year! The executive workshop is for executive directors and senior management. The workshop will include roundtable discussions and two featured speakers. This will be a great opportunity for executive level professionals to come together to connect and learn. 

Register for the Camp Tours or Executive Workshop

Erin Fischer (she/her) serves as the Executive Director of The Kellogg PEAK Initiative in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is home to Lake Valley Camp. With a passion for leadership and youth development, Erin is committed to creating opportunities that empower young people from diverse backgrounds to step into their most authentic leadership.

Before joining PEAK, Erin earned her master’s degree in Public Service with a focus on Nonprofit Management from Marquette University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Biomedical Concentration and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Erin’s experience spans a number of youth serving nonprofits, including two years of national service with AmeriCorps through City Year Milwaukee and three years as a Peace Corps volunteer, where she developed her background in curriculum development, program evaluation, systems improvement, and change management.

Erin is deeply dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion, and her leadership at PEAK reflects a commitment to building a more just and equitable society for all. Cognizant of our world's ever-changing needs, Erin embraces PEAK's belief that we can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes. She advocates for a collaborative approach, emphasizing that learning from each other and being willing to make mistakes are crucial steps in creating more equitable and inclusive organizations. 

She believes we can all drive meaningful change in our organizations, fostering environments where diversity is celebrated, equity is prioritized, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. Erin encourages organizations to embrace the journey of DEIB work, recognizing that it's an ongoing process of growth, learning, and adaptation for all involved.

Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp is located in Fredonia, WI on 110- picturesque acres.

Lodging

Affordable single and group lodging is available at JCC Rainbow Day Camp on Thursday, November 14th in the Daniel M. Soref Education & Retreat Center. All rooms have a private bath and shower. 

• Participants will need to provide their own linens and towels.
• Dinner and breakfast will be served for overnight guests.

Single Lodging - $80

Group Lodging (maximum of 4 people per room) - $45

Lodging is limited. When registering please select the lodging option in step 4.

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.

Please contact Kim Fitzgerald, kfitzgerald@acacamps.org with any sponsorship inquiries.