New Director Orientation

Date

February 16, 2026
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm PT

Location

Town and Country Resort San Diego

Cost

Registration Fee: $150 ACA members, $250 nonmembers

CECs

8.00

New Director Orientation (NDO) Training 
Monday, February 16, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Town and Country Resort San Diego

NDO is an interactive course that includes activities, lectures, and discussions in a group problem-solving environment designed to address real-life situations at camp. This course covers five critical areas to help directors and supervisors develop the skills they need to be effective leaders. The core areas covered include:

  1. leadership and supervision
  2. camper and staff development and behavior
  3. staff training
  4. risk management
  5. evaluation and assessment

This course will be offered in a hybrid model, with a two-hour virtual meeting* and pre-coursework needing to be completed prior to the in-person meeting. 

*Virtual NDO Meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Learn more about NDO.  
Limited to 40 participants.  Registration available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Preregistration closes January 26.  

For more information, contact Erin Flores, [email protected], or 765-349-3527.