ACA, Northern California Spring Workshop

• Early Bird Deadline Extended until March 4th!
• Registration includes a full day of program and lunch.
• Not an ACA Member? Join today for FREE and get the best rates for this event!

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Trevor Dunlap is the Executive Director of Nuhop and Co-Founder of Switchback Designs.   Trevor is passionate about experiential learning and loves fostering creative environments where people can succeed through self-discovery and teamwork. His high energy and zeal creates a contagious atmosphere of transforming fun where people can develop a new appreciation of themselves and their peers.

Trevor is the co-author of Team Building from the Toy Aisle and Crowdwords: Doing a Lot with a Little, as well as the designer of CrowdCubes, Pathfinder, and Performance Cubed, experiential tools used across the globe. 

Trevor and his wife Sarah enjoy taking their three children on adventures, and can often be found trail running/hiking, skiing, and working the soil in their family garden.

Conference Session: Building Connection, Community & Character

In this full-day interactive session, we’ll bring together four proven resources—Teambuilding from the Toy Aisle, CrowdWords: Doing a Lot with a Little, Grid-Based Games, and Table Top Teambuilding—to provide fresh, engaging activities that foster connection, community, and character development within camp teams.

What to Expect:

✅ Hands-On Teambuilding Activities – Engage in easy-to-implement exercises that help staff and campers build deeper relationships while aligning with ACA’s Character Initiative.
✅ New Grid-Based Games – Developed with Matthew Broda, Ph.D., and Michelle Cummings, these structured challenges enhance problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
✅ CrowdWords: Doing a Lot with a Little – A minimalist approach to fostering interaction, adaptability, and leadership with limited materials.
✅ Table Top Teambuilding – Collaborative activities designed to spark discussion, creativity, and team development in any setting, also co-developed with Matthew and Michelle.
✅ Experiential Learning for Leadership – Grounded in Kolb’s Learning Cycle and the Luckner & Nadler Matrix, ensuring each activity fosters deep reflection and lasting impact.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 A versatile toolkit of activities from four expert-backed resources, ready for immediate use.
🔹 A deeper understanding of how connection and character development shape the camp experience.
🔹 Meaningful networking opportunities with fellow camp professionals, walking away with fresh ideas and stronger connections.

This session is highly interactive, immersing participants in hands-on experiences while reinforcing intentional leadership growth and camper development. Be ready to learn, play, and connect!

Located in the beautiful redwoods, Alliance Redwoods is an ideal location for the Northern California Spring Workshop. Since 1946, many have benefited from time spent at Alliance Redwoods away from the hustle and bustle of every day demands.

Sponsorship opportunities

• $2,000 Title Sponsor*
• $1,500 Keynote sponsor*
• $1,000 Meal sponsor*
• $750 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, [email protected] with any sponsorship inquiries.