Join Us... (Special ACA National Conference Overview).
Join Us...
... at the 2003 ACA National Conference in Denver, Colorado. Elevate
your Strategic thinking with over one thousand of your peers in the
Mile-High City. The range of targeted educational sessions, exposition
displays, and networking opportunities available will be as aweinspiring
as the view of the Rockies.
Conference Overview
Wednesday, February 19
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Outdoor Leadership Skills Training
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spring Leadership Training
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Educational Interest Sessions
2 - 3:30 p.m. Council of Delegates
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. First-Timers Orientation
3:45 - 5 p.m. ACA Section Gatherings
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Opening--Great Beginnings of Your "Peak
Experience"
6:30 - 9 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Reception
Thursday, February 20
8:30 - 10 a.m. General Session
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Educational Interest Sessions
12:30 - 2:15 p.m. Presidents/Executives Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Lunch Provided in Exhibit Hall
2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Educational Interest Sessions
2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Open Hearing
2:30 - 5 p.m. Educational Workshops
4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Educational Interest Sessions
Evening "I Believe"--Evening at Denver Museum of
Nature and Science
Friday, February 21
8 - 9:15 a.m. Educational Interest Sessions
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Educational Interest Sessions
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. General Session
1:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social in Exhibit Hall
12:30 - 2 p.m. Pioneers of Camping Lunch
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Open Forum
2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Educational Interest Sessions
2:30 - 5 p.m. Educational Workshops
4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Educational Interest Sessions
Evening Enjoy Denver On Your Own
Time TBD The Acorn Society Dinner
Saturday, February 22
8 - 9:15 a.m. Educational Interest Sessions
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Educational Interest Sessions
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. General Session
Special Pre-Conference Training Courses. The ACA ACA - Application Control Architecture professional development courses, Basic Camp Director Course (BCDC BCDC Bay Conservation and Development Commission (San Francisco, California) BCDC Bureau of Communicable Disease Control (Massachusetts) BCDC Bernalillo County Detention Center ) and Camp Director Institute (CDI CDI compact disc interactive: a system for storing a mix of software, data, audio, and compressed video for interactive use under processor control ), will be held prior to the national conference. Both will end in time to allow you to attend the opening of the conference on Wednesday, February 19. The BCDC and CDI will be held at Estes Park Center, YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. of the Rockies. For additional information on BCDC or CDI, visit our Web site at www.ACAcamps.org/education/ or contact Marilyn at mallison@ACAcamps.org or 765-342-8456, ext. 328. Camp Director Institute (CDI) Thursday, Feb. 13 - 3 p.m.--Wednesday, Feb. 19 - 9:30 a.m. The CDI gives experienced camp directors the opportunity to examine, refine, and demonstrate consistency between their camp philosophy and operational components. It is tailored for directors with six or more years of responsibility for the operation and management of a camp or conference center or who have completed the BCDC and have at least three years' experience. Registration is $375 for ACA members and $425 for nonmembers. Room and board is $305. Use the ACA Registration Form to register for the CDI. Basic Camp Director Course (BCDC) Saturday, Feb. 15 - 3 p.m.--Wednesday, Feb. 19 - 9:30 a.m. Course objectives--participants will explore the key concepts/terms, general operational practices, and minimum competencies for thirteen of the fourteen core areas of the organized body of knowledge; expand their network of peers and develop a community of professionals in a "camp like" atmosphere; have opportunities to test ideas and receive feedback freely; and discuss self-directed learning and their roles in their own professional development process. Registration is $275 for members and $325 for nonmembers. Room and board is $185. Use the ACA Registration Form to register for the BCDC. Outdoor Living Skills (OLS OLS Ordinary Least Squares OLS Online Library System OLS Ottawa Linux Symposium OLS Operation Lifeline Sudan OLS Operational Linescan System OLS Online Service OLS Organizational Leadership and Supervision OLS On Line Support OLS Online System ) Trainers Course Wednesday, Feb. 19 - 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The OLS Trainers Course teaches skills in adult learning and prepares trainers to teach the OLS Instructors Course. This course is designed for ACA members who are OLS Instructors or who have knowledge in all levels of the OLS program. OLS Trainers are responsible for promoting minimum-impact camping and for the administration of the OLS program in their ACA sections. The trainer also works with organizations in providing the OLS course. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register for this course contact Cathy Scheder at 765-342-8456, ext. 320, or cscheder@ACAcamps.org. Registration deadline is January 31, 2003. A one-hour break will be allowed for lunch, which is not included in the course. Affiliated Organization Events/Meetings Association of Independent Camps (AIC AIC Association des Infermières Canadiennes. ) Monday, February 17 * Evening Reception Tuesday, February 18 * 9 a.m.--5 p.m. Wednesday, February 19 * 9a.m.--12 noon Registration: ACA Registration Form Contact: Scott Stuart * 970-947-1505 dsstuart@rof.net Council of Religiously Affiliated Camps (RAC See remote access concentrator. ) Friday, February 21 * 12:30--3:45 p.m. * Lunch and Workshop Registration: ACA Registration Form Contact: Mickey Stone * 909-797-1821 mickeystone@earthlink.net Not-for-Profit Forum (NFPF NFPF National Film Preservation Foundation ) Thursday, February 20 * 12:30--2:15 p.m. * Lunch Saturday, February 22 * 10-11 a.m. * Meeting Registration: ACA Registration Form Contact: Sharon Kosch, 510-562-8470, sharon@sfbgirlscouts.org ACA Bookstore As always, the ACA Bookstore will have a great collection of camp-specific titles available for purchase at member prices. The latest titles available will be on display as well as ACA logo merchandise and books from national conference speakers. Conference Information Online The latest information about the 2003 ACA National Conference is available on ACA's Web site, www.ACAcamps.org. From the home page click "national conference" or simply type the address, www.ACAcamps.org/conference. Kindred KINDRED. Relations by blood. 2. Nature has divided the kindred of every one into three principal classes. 1. His children, and their descendants. 2. His father, mother, and other ascendants. 3. Meetings (onsite unless otherwise noted) American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, Wednesday, February 19 * 7:30 a.m.--4:30 p.m. Registration: American Cancer Society Contact: Sherrhonda Roach roach: see cockroach. roach Common European sport fish (Rutilus rutilus) of the carp family (Cyprinidae), found in lakes and slow rivers. A high-backed, yellowish green fish with red eyes and reddish fins, the roach is 6–16 in. * 404-417-5968 srbach@cancer.org Association of Camp Nurses Friday, February 21 * 7--9:15 a.m.--Breakfast and Workshop Registration: ACA Registration Form Contact: Linda Ebner Erceg * 218-586-2633 erceg@campnurse.org Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training Tuesday, February 18 * 1:30--4 p.m. Registration: Boy Scouts of America Contact: Ed Woodlock * 972-580-2447 ewoodloc@netbas.org Camp Fire USA
Camp Fire USA is a nationwide youth organization that began on March 17, 1910 as Camp Fire Girls. The organization has been co-ed since 1975 and has youth from pre-kindergarten through age 21. Saturday, February 15--Tuesday, February 18 * Time TBD TBD abbr. to be determined Location: Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies Registration: Camp Fire USA Contact: Carol Johnson Carol Alfred Johnson (1903 - 30 July 2000) was a British Labour politician. He was Member of Parliament for Lewisham South from 1959 until the general election of February 1974, when the constituency was abolished by boundary changes. References * 425-258-5437 cjohnson@campfireusasnohomish.org 4-H, A Peak Experience for Campers Tuesday, February 18 * 7--9:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 19 * 8--11:30 a.m. Registration: ACA Registration Form Contact: Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Dunn * 301-390-7259 bonniedunn@erols.com Girl Scouts of the USA For Girl Scouts worldwide, see Girl Guide and Girl Scout. The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. Tuesday, February 18 * 2--5:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 19 * 9 a.m.--12 noon Registration: Girl Scouts of the USA Contact: Kathleen Cullinan * 212-852-8553 kcullinan@girlscouts.org Salvation Army Salvation Army, Protestant denomination and international nonsectarian Christian organization for evangelical and philanthropic work. Organization and Beliefs The Salvation Army has established branches in 100 countries throughout the world. Thursday * February 20 * Time TBD Dinner with Salvation Army delegates Contact: Rev. Ray Purvis * 570-488-6142 raypurvis@hotmail.com Special Populations Thursday, February 20 * 1--2:30 p.m. Contact & Registration: Larry Melnick * 404-231-9887 larry@camptwinlakes.org Woodmen of the World Woodmen of the World is a fraternal organization in the United States that operates a large privately held insurance company for its members. Its colorful history includes the erection of numerous distinctive tombstones depicting tree stumps across the country before 1930, Monday, February 17 * 8 a.m.--5 p.m. Tuesday, February 18 * 8 a.m.--5 p.m. Wednesday, February 19 * 8 a.m.--12 noon Registration: Woodmen of the World Contact: John Manna, 402-449-7744 jmanna@woodmen.com YMCA of the USA Wednesday, February 19 * 7:30 a.m.--4 p.m. Registration: YMCA of the USA Contact: Gary Forster * 800-872-9622, ext. 2985, gary.forster@ymca.net Educational/Professional Opportunities This years theme of "Character" helps us examine the elements of character as part of creating a supportive camp community. While the conference program includes a wide range of important topics, the overall purpose of what we do focuses on what we want our campers to take away from the camp experience. By creating an intentional experience, campers learn to take responsibility for their actions, gain skills in relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc others, develop character, and become better prepared to live their lives with integrity and purpose. As the knowledge center for the camping industry, the American Camping Association has designed its national conference to position camp professionals for the future through inspiring presentations and challenging discussion of emerging trends, vital issues, and visionary thinking. Opening--Great Beginnings of Your "Peak Experience" U.S. Congressman Mark Udall Mark Emery Udall (born July 18 1950), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing Colorado's 2nd congressional district. (invited) ACA is proud to present U.S. Congressman Mark Udall as the keynote speaker for the Opening General Session. Congressman Udall will kick off our "Peak Experience" by welcoming us to Denver, and by giving us an overview of federal issues that have the possibility of impacting camp operations in the months and years to come. Congressman Udall represents Colorado's 2nd congressional district The 2nd Congressional district of Colorado is located in central Colorado, encompassing areas northwest of Denver, including the city of Boulder. It is represented in the 110th Congress by Democrat Mark Udall. History 1990s alignment Following the 1990 U.S. in the U.S. House of Representatives. A member of the House Resources Committee, he sits on the Subcommittee on National Parks This is a list of national parks ordered by nation. Africa
Mark developed a long and successful career with the Colorado Outward Bound bound in an outward direction or to foreign parts; - said especially of vessels, and opposed to homeward bound nt>. See also: Outward School (COBS COBS Colorado Outward Bound School COBS Consistent Overhead Byte Stuffing (RS-232 protocol) COBS Command Operating Budget System COBS Change of Body State (psychological and chemical changes in the brain) ), as a course director and educator from 1975-85 and as the organization's executive director from 1985-95. Taking the challenges of his career into his own life, Mark is an avid mountain climber climb·er n. 1. One that climbs, especially a person who climbs mountains. 2. Sports A device, such as a crampon, used in mountain climbing. 3. A plant that climbs. 4. and has climbed or attempted some of the world's most challenging peaks, including Mt. Everest. Keynote Address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. : Camping and Community--How Camps Can Build Character and Citizenship Brenda Light Bredemeler, Ph.D., Co-Director & Co-Founder--Mendelson Center for Sports, Character & Community, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame Our contemporary understanding of character emphasizes individual virtue to the neglect of the virtues of citizenship. Camps can play an important role, in the revitalization re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. of public life. Youth who participate in camps are in that life stage between "life in the home" and "life in society." No longer limited to the home, but not. yet fully ready for the world of adult responsibility, youth at this stage are in need of transitional communities where they are known, needed, and cared about. Camps can be a major influence on how youth eventually relate to the broader society. If the camp becomes a community where one feels known, needed, and cared about--and where one is given real responsibility for the shaping of the community life--then the camp can function as a transitional community paving the way for active participation in the broader society. Keynote Address: The Five Phases of Character Development at Camp Ron Kinnamon, Chair--Character Counts! Coalition We develop character in camp by teaching and demonstrating core values to our campers, but we have not been as intentional as we could be in conveying these core values. Kids today did not suddenly develop a lack of respect, responsibility, or other values. They are living by the values that we have passed on to them. We don't have a youth problem--we have an adult problem. Ron Kinnamon, Chair of the Character Counts! Coalition, will address these issues by speaking about the five phases of character development, which can be directly implemented at your camp and community: * Teaching Six Core Values to Children and Youth * Mobilizing mobilizing, v 1. freeing or making loose and able to move. 2. observing any ongoing movements in a client's body, whether small or large, assisted or not, that identify strengths and weaknesses, as well as the client's physical and Others to Teach These Values * Using Character Development as an Organizational Development Tool for Your Camp * Understanding the Impact of These Values on Our Personal Lives * The Use of Fun in Teaching Values at Camp Keynote Address: Character Education--Challenging the Conventional Wisdom on Values and Kids Alphie Kohn, Noted Author and Speaker Camping is about having fun and developing skills, but it can also offer an opportunity to help children become good people. Apart from disagreement about which virtues to emphasize--obedience or skepticism? patriotism or compassion?--there may be deeper problems with the idea of rewarding children when they comply with our expectations, and with the idea of instilling in·still also in·stil tr.v. in·stilled, in·still·ing, in·stills also in·stils 1. To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant: "Morality . . . virtues in campers as though they were empty containers, In his keynote address, Kohn explores the alternative: an approach in which children actively participate in constructing moral meaning. To develop a deep commitment to being good--rather than merely doing what they are told--children must have a role in making decisions and solving problems. They need opportunities to reflect together about the nature of fairness, the rationale for honesty, and what to do when two virtues seem to pull in opposite directions. In short, they must be helped to figure out for themselves (and with one another) what kind of person one ought to be. Educational Sessions Select from 165 hours of specialized education. www.ACAcamps.org/conference/edsessions.htm |
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