A "mile-high" time in Denver at the 2003 ACA national conference!

The Rocky Mountain Section extended a warm, western "Howdy!" to over 1,000 conference participants at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Denver, Colorado, February 19-22, 2003. Camp professionals gathered in the Mile-High City to network with colleagues, browse a bustling exhibit hall, and participate in over one hundred educational sessions on important topics ranging from training and managing staff to behavioral communications and team building.

The buzzing metropolis of Denver hosts mountain scenes and cultural adventure. Conference attendees enjoyed the "I Believe" event at the Museum of Natural Science, where fun, friends, food, and entertainment were among the highlights of the evening.

This year's conference theme, "Character," provoked interesting debates and examination of the elements of character as part of creating a supportive camp community. Four dynamic keynoters, U.S. Congressman Mark Udall; Ron Kinnamon, Chair--"Character Counts!" Coalition; Alfie Kohn, noted author and speaker; and Brenda Light Bredemeier, Ph.D., presented diverse opinions about the challenges of teaching character in today's society.

To get the "real" picture of how your colleagues enjoyed the 2003 ACA National Conference, view conference photos from ACA's Web site, www.ACAcamps org/conference/index.htm. Click on "Photos," which leads you to the PhotoVision, Inc., Web site where the conference photos are displayed.