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80 Westivew St., Lexington, MA 02421 (781) 541-66080 • [email protected] January, 2007 ACA New England Board of Directors 85th Annual Executive Committee Pam Cobb Heuberger, President ACA New England Conference [email protected] March 22-223, 2007 Eric Arnold , Vice President www.acane-camps.org/conference/ Rob Grabill, Vice President Nat Saltonstall, Vice President Keynote Speaker: Dr. Edward Hallowell Danita Ballantyne, Treasurer Marijean Legnard Parry, Secretary Is It Possible to Predict Which Children Will Lead Board Members Happy, Fulfilled Adult Lives? Scott Brown Sherry Mernick Jennifer Cavazos Emily Parker Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D., a nationally-recognized child and adult Tricia Driscoll Gregg Pitman psychiatrist, expert on ADHD, and author will deliver our 85th Annual Steve Fisch Gus Planchet Conference Keynote Address on The Childhood Roots of Adult Ellen Flight Ed Pletman Happiness. This dynamic and engaging keynote will focus on the role Nancy Frankel Jason Silberman camp can play in enabling children to be happy now and in the future. Jeff Hacker Jody Skelton Dr. Hallowell lectures around the country and has been featured on the Nancy Hartmann Steve Sudduth national television shows 20/20, Dateline, The Today Show, Good Michael Katz Posie Taylor Morning America, and Oprah; and he maintains a private practice at the Hallowell Center in Sudbury, MA. A graduate of Harvard College, Happy New Year! Best Tulane Medical School, and the Harvard Residency Program in Adult wishes to everyone for a and Child Psychiatry, Ned Hallowell is the author of national bestsellers: peaceful reflection on 2006 Driven to Distraction, Worry, Connect, The Childhood Roots of Adult and a healthy and joyful beginning to 2007. Happiness and several other articles and publications. Pam Cobb Heuberger, President ACA New England
Technology, the Internet and Camp: Keeping the Gains While Managing the Risks
Friday, January 26, 2007 Hilton Garden Inn, Burlington, MA Bob Ditter Judith & Sean McCleese
This rich, one day seminar will show you what’s out there on the Internet, how it is being used and abused by campers, staff and outsiders, and what you can do to keep your camp safe, your values intact, your parents informed and your campers and staff happy.
ACA Member & Staff at ACA Accredited & Affiliated Camps $95 Non-ACA Member $125 (Registration fee includes a continental breakfast & buffet lunch.) Registration Deadline: January 19th Download the Registration form at www.acane-camps.org/training/events/technology-seminar-07.pdf Ameriican Camp Associiattiion, New Englland
Meet the ACA New England Staff Stephanie Baker, Our New Member Services Associate Interviewed by Lucy Norvell Where did you grow rustic, outpost setting for five and a half guarding, and some horse back riding up and how did you weeks. We backpacked through the western style. I have a B.S. in Fisheries & get interested in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and canoed Wildlife Biology from Michigan State camp? I grew up in in Algonquin National Park in Canada. University. Grand Blanc, Michigan. As a fifth and sixth grader I attended horse camp which What kind of work were you doing before What are you looking forward to in the I enjoyed and from that came the spark of joining the ACA New England staff on new job? I’m definitely looking forward to interest in camp! January 2nd? I worked for the University my new job! I really want to get to know of Rhode Island’s W. Alton Jones all about ACA accredited camps; and I What kind of camp work have you Campus. I was the School Program am interested in learning more about enjoyed? I have worked at several types of Coordinator and worked as the liaison New England too. camps: Y, Jewish, and University-affiliated. between school groups and the W. Alton At YMCA Storer Camps in Jackson, Jones Campus. A favorite part of that When you’re not working for ACA New Michigan, I explored the Rockies and did work was doing presentations at the England, what are you likely to be doing? rock climbing as a Tripping Program schools for the students and parents. I Relaxing and exploring the new area. Leader. I enjoyed teaching outdoor also worked as the Eco Zone Day Camp Getting lost in a new place always education courses in cultural history, Coordinator in the summer, serving teaches me many new things. In the natural science, adventure and environ- children from ages 8-11. warmer months I also enjoy relaxing at mental science. And, I worked as a the beach, backpacking, canoeing, Program Coordinator where I served as a Sounds like you’ve had a lot of experi- and/or car camping. liaison between school groups and the ential education at camp! What’s your camp—work that involved presentations formal training? My background training We’ll keep an eye out for you in New to parents, teachers and students. At at camp was in high and low ropes, England, Stephanie! Welcome! Camp Tamarack in Ortonville, Michigan I climbing wall, outdoor living skills, led trips for 24 high schoolers from a canoeing, environmental education, life-
Who’s Who in the ACA New England Office Member News 781-541-6080 Rob Grabill of Pemigewassett joins sent to the American Camp Association, [email protected] ACA’s New Director's Orientation 5000 State Road 67 North, (NDO) team. This team of volunteers, Martinsville, IN 46151-7902. consisting of experienced new director's orientation instructors, has been Paul A. Dupont, 73, of Centre Street Stephanie Baker, Ext. 16 in Concord died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, Member Services Associate formed to update the curriculum, [email protected] address issues and suggest at CRVNA Hospice House. He was a improvements to the program. lifetime member of the American Beky Branagan, Ext.15 Camping Association and a former Public Information Associate counselor, and teacher at Camp Fatima [email protected] in NH. He served as the Assistant Deaths Diocesan Director for camp Fatima Bette Bussel, Ext.11 from 1976-1987. Executive Director Jack U. Millbern, 80, of Longwood, [email protected] FL passed away November 9, 2006. In lieu of flowers, donations may be Jack was born in Bourbon, IN on April made to the Concord Boys and Girls Diane Chaisson, Ext.10 23, 1926. He married Elizabeth (Liz) Club, 55 Bradley St., Concord, NH Coordinator of Admin. Services 03301. [email protected] Leeper from Plymouth, IN on November 22, 1945. She survives, along with their four wonderful children, Donna Lockington, Ext. 17 Timothy Millbern (Boston, MA), Dr. Director of Member Services [email protected] Michael Millbern (San Diego, CA), Please e-mail information for the Debra Powers (St. Augustine, FL), and “Member News” column to Lucy Norvell, Ext. 14 David Millbern (Los Angeles, CA). [email protected] with Director of Public Information [email protected] In lieu of flowers, memorials may be “Member News” as the subject.
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85th Annual ACA New England Conference Something for Everyone, from First-Year Counselors to Long-Time Staff Register for Pre-conference Sessions: Running a Nonprofit with Joanna Warren Smith or Crisis Response in Camp with Linda Ebner Erceg. Attend quality Workshops with nationally recognizes speakers like Lyn Mikel Brown, Susan Engel, Ethan Schafer, Gary Forster, Steve Maguire, Chris Thurber, Bob Ditter, Susan Yoder and many others. Choose from a wide variety of session topics: Camp Marketing, Understanding Millennium Kids, It's Not Just Sex Anymore: Understanding Risky Behaviors Among Today's Adolescents, Coping with the Death of a Camper, Internet Marketing for Dummies, What's Up in ACE Research, Leading Leaders & Other Funny Predicaments, Wired and Wise: Creating Internet Socializing Policies that Work and so much more. Enjoy camp products, services and show specials in the exhibit hall great entertainment, free refreshments. Take advantage of full or part-time conference registration options that fit your schedule or your budget.
Emerging Camp Professional (ECP) Networking Training Opportunities on the Event and Après Holiday Yankee Swap ACA New England Web site What is an ECP?: www.acane-camps.org/about/ecp.php ACA New England is collecting training opportu- Friday, January 26, 2007 nities to be posted on in the Training section of the Directly after the Professional Seminar our Web site. If you know of trainings that you think will be of interest to the camp community, please e- Come network with other ECPs for our first event of the mail [email protected] with all of the 2007 season! Join us at Chili’s Restaurant in Burlington, pertinent information. MA directly following the ACA New England Professional Seminar. Trainings must be open to the public in order to be Bring your business cards, and get ready to network! We posted on the ACA New England Web site. will also be having a “Worst Holiday Gift” Yankee Swap. Bring the worst gift you received over the holidays, no www.acane-camps.org/training/index.php need to return it, just pass it on. If you want to participate and got everything you wanted for the holidays, please feel free to purchase a gift for under $5. Participation is ACA Basic Camp Directors Course (BCDC) voluntary. March 10-14, 2007 Time: 4:00 PM, directly following the ACA New England Potosi Pines Camp & Conference Center Professional Seminar Las Vegas, NV Location: Burlington-Chili's, 108 Middlesex Turnpike April 15- 19, 2007 (Directly Across from the Burlington Mall) Burlington, MA Camp Henry Horner-Ingelside, IL 01803 Registration is available online at: RSVP: Molly Lourie Butter www.acacamps.org/csv.cgi?data=bcdc.csv&template=bcdc.htm E-mmail: [email protected] Choose the specific course you would like in order to get the proper registration form.
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ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN BEGINS
Dear Friends in Camping,
By now, many of you will have received a letter soliciting your support for the ACA, New England Annual Fund. Published here is the list of the many individuals, camps and businesses who pledged last year to support the many programs in New England which directly benefit us as camping professionals. We are particularly grateful for this support because many of the names on the list were also generous supporters of the highly- successful Capital Campaign. One visit to your new home in Lexington will remind you how valuable this campaign was in aiding our work.
Whether or not you have been able to support the Annual Fund in the past, we hope that you will be able to consider a contribution or a pledge. If you have not received information about this, please contact Diane Chaisson at the ACA New England office. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and thanks again to the many who have been our generous supporters.
Rob Grabill Chair, Resource Development
ACA New England Annual Fund - 2006 $500 & up Camp Matoaka Arnold & Annebelle Cohen Holiday Hill & High Meadow Camp Thoreau James Earley David Platt & Fenn Summer Programs Camps Laurel & Laurel South Nancy Garran & David Peterson Camps Takajo & Tripp Lake Rob & Debra Grabill $250-$$499 Alford Lake Camp Camp Androscoggin Mark Lipof Bette Bussel Camp Moosilauke Sherry Mernick Brown Ledge Camp Pam Cobb Heuberger & Camp Runoia Chris & Simonida Thurber Camp America Nancy Frankel & Mary Atwell $101-$$249 Anonymous Camp Yavneh Michael Katz Eric & Heldi Arnold Diane Chaisson Kingswood Camp Allen & Cynthia Beavers Gene & Caryn Clark Maine Teen Camp Betsey Cox & Sangamon Anna Crew, BUNAC Meadowbrook Day Camp Buckingham Brown & Nichols Day Camp Paul G. Davis, Camp Avoda Nancy L. Pennell Nan E.B. Burns Jancy & Bill Dorfman, Camp Walt Ed Pletman Netop Summer Camp Whitman Laura B. Richards Camp Good News Emagination Computer Camps Sarah Seaward Camp Kawanhee Abbott Fenn Sharon Country Day Camp Camp Nashoba Day Sara Foster Barbara Steward Camp Sewataro Stephen A. Gorden Rob Strauss Camp Sunshine Hartford County 4-H Camp Steve Sudduth Camp Timanous Nancy Hartmann Posie Taylor Camp Wa-Klo Hidden Valley Camp Liz Young Camp Wawenock Vivianne Holmes YMCA Camp Coniston
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Up to $99 Anonymous Lisa Durrell Robert W. Patterson, Jr. Nancy & Ed Andrews Christopher Egan Nat Saltonstall, Beaver Country Day Susan Baird Farm & Wilderness Kate Seeger Danita Ballantyne Ellen Flight Diane Smith Putnam Blodgett William B. Ford Mary Strom Joe Boccia Jill Gasperini Summer's Edge day Camp Tessa Bollinger Diane Haessler Jim Talbot Beky Branagan Linda Harding Audrey Vorperian in memory of Richard C. & Donna L. Brown Jennifer Hargrave Zaven K. Vorperian Camp Skylemar Linda Hurley Jeanette Wiggin, New England Camp Waziyatah Donna Lockington Music Camp Richard Chamberlain Associates Jean G. McMullan William Lawrence Camp Phillip Cobb Fred Miller, The Chatham Group Pearl Wolfson in memory of Joel Wolfson Bobbie Davis Eric Moyer Mary Ellen Deschenes Lucy Norvell & Tuck Barclay
IRS ANNOUNCES 2007 STANDARD MILEAGE RATES: The 2007 optional standard mileage rate is 48.5 Camps in the News cents per mile for business miles driven, according to a November 1 IRS news release. That is up from 44.5 cents per mile for 2006.
Other standard mileage rates for 2007 will be 20 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes and 14 cents per mile driven in service to a charitable organization. The IRS said the higher rates for 2007 can be attributed to higher prices for vehicles and fuel during 2006.
Join Other Camps Across The Country Include Safe Sitter® in Your 2007 Program Offerings Joslin Camp Receives REI Grant In early December 2006, Elliott P. Joslin Camp for Children • FUN for campers 11-13 years old with Diabetes received a grant from REI to support their • Babysitting/Child Care Curriculum Wilderness Leadership Program. Their relationship with • Preventing Problem Behavior & First Aid REI grew out of their participation in REI’s PEAK Program, • Easy training and implementation which teaches children about “Leave No Trace” principles of Pre-CIT/ • Call about an Instructor Training near you camping. CIT Program Through supportive relationships and experiential learning For more information contact Safe Sitter®: www.SafeSitter.org opportunities Camp Joslin's Wilderness Leadership Program 800-255-4089 provides adolescents living with diabetes a unique, yet challenging wilderness experience that focuses on developing leadership skills and increasing knowledge of Camp, Conference / Retreat Center diabetes self-management through processing individual Consultation and group learning experiences while on the trail. www.campjoslin.org Richard K. Chamberlain and Associates 15 Crawley Falls Road, Brentwood, NH 03833 (603) 642-8758 • Fax: (603) 642-3677 • [email protected] Watch for your ACA ballot and don’t forget to vote! ACA BUSINESS MEMBER Congratulations to Three-weekend strategic planning, board / staff development, National Posie Taylor of the Aloha Foundation who has been nominated administrative staff searches, staff training, feasibility studies, site / facility evaluations and renderings, program resource /development / Leadership, for vice president of ACA and Steve Suddeth of Wyonegonic international camping, speaking engagements, ‘sounding board’. Camps for board member at large.
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Browsing With Beky
Browse the ACA Web site and get the latest ACA News and Information:
Camp Enrollment Results for Summer 2006 www.acacamps.org/research/camprecruitment.php Wondering how enrollments were for summer 2006? Results are in for Enrollment Survey 2006 and the major findings are posted on this page. Watch for an article covering the enrollment information and comparisons to the data gathered last year in the March/April 2007 issue of Camping Magazine. During the ACA National Conference in Austin, a special session is being offered with a primary focus on enrollment issues for religiously-affiliated camps.
Latest Camp Salary Data Released www.acacamps.org/research/salary_study.php The American Camp Association (ACA) continues its signature research efforts into the business of camp operations. This Camp Salary Information was gathered in the fall of 2006 in a survey of 1,797 camp owners and operators who were a stratified, representative sample of almost 2,700 camps affiliated with ACA. This is the largest study of its kind providing current information to camp owners and operators about salaries—that area of the budget that, on average, consumes 54 percent of a day camp’s budget and 40 percent of a resident camp’s budget.
New Online Tools to Promote the Value of ACA Accreditation www.acacamps.org/accreditation/talking_points.php ACA has developed talking points and a PowerPoint® presentation to help you share the message with parents and the public about the benefits of the camp experience and the importance of ACA accreditation. These are available for download. The talking points are in an online, Web version and in PDF format.
ACA Connect www.acacamps.org/connect ACA has established a program to connect camps and companies with appropriate, ACA pre-screened free products. ACA is regularly contacted by companies and corporations that have materials, products, and other resources available for camps FREE of charge. Some of the products are: food items, games, arts & crafts supplies, posters, sports equipment and educational materials. Sign up today!
Take this brief survey www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=820382530052 and tell ACA what equipment or materials your camp would be interested in receiving as part of these programs. Taking the survey does NOT obligate you or your camp to the new ACA Connect program. ACA Connect will be a permission-based program that your camp will sign up for when the program is initiated . . . . Watch for more details.
ACA Purchase Power www.acacamps.org/purchasepower/ ACA is beginning the process of negotiating directly with manufacturers of products regularly used by camps such as boat makers, paper/office supplies, tennis balls, basketballs, life preservers, etc. By combining our purchasing power, ACA camps could realize huge bulk pricing . . . 10,000 case (combined purchase power) pricing on copy paper as opposed to 5 case (individual camp purchase power) pricing. Help Wanted
Girls Program Director , Chewonki Foundation, Wicassett, ME The Chewonki Foundation is seeking a candidate who can facilitate the development and growth of new and existing programs for girls, including coed programs. Contact: Garth Altenburg, Camp Director • E-mmail: [email protected] • Web site: www.chewonki.org
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE COUNCIL OF DELEGATES AT THE ACA CONFERENCE IN AUSTIN?
The Council of Delegates is a representational body that includes members of local ACA sections. The duties of the council include acting on matters referred by the ACA board, amending articles of incorporation and by-laws, approving revisions to standards and statements of ethics, and approving the criteria for chartering sections. If you are interested in serving, please contact Pam Cobb Heuberger at 617-547-4676 or Bette Bussel at 781-541-6080.
Congratulations to the following New England award recipients who will be honored at the ACA Conference in Texas this February:
National Honor Award Pam Cobb Heuberger, President ACA New England, Owner/Director Camp Runoia, Belgrade Lakes, ME
National Service Award Eric Arnold, Executive Director of Hale Reservation, Vice- President, ACA New England Board of Directors
Steve Sudduth, Legislative Chair, ACA New England Board of Directors, Co-Director of Camp Wyonegonic, Denmark, ME.
Eleanor Eells Award Circle of Tapawingo at Camp Tapawingo, Sweden, ME for its post season one week experience for grieving girls.
Ron Burton Training Village in Hubbardston, MA which helps to re-focus, bring hope to, build confidence in, and enrich the lives of young men ages 11-17.
The PROTECT Act Pilot To allow Camps Access to FBI Criminal Records Checks For Camp Volunteers After much positioning, the American Camps then use the determination to development field. As we build the Camp Association (ACA) has been given make their decision to use a volunteer or number of our checks processed, it will an unparalleled opportunity by being not. The cost is $18 per volunteer and the establish credibility for us as an organi- selected to participate in the PROTECT turn-around time is one week or less. zation and help us determine any specific Act pilot criminal background check issues related to our “industry.” It program. This program allows direct Participation in the program is very positions us to influence the expansion of access to the FBI criminal database for important not only for camps but also for the program and be the first in line when camp volunteers. The pilot program ACA. Camps that work with volunteers the barriers to staff participation have allows participating camps to submit should be strongly encouraged to take been removed. fingerprints of their volunteers to the FBI. advantage of this opportunity. This The FBI sends the criminal records report program bypasses state access barriers For more information on PROTECTScreen, to the National Center for Missing and and allows direct access to the FBI. This is go to: www.ACAcamps.org/publicpolicy. Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC otherwise not allowed in most states. It reviews the records and makes a determi- places ACA in a program that has the nation of whether the volunteer meets the support and the ear of Congress. It criteria of the pilot to serve as a volunteer. recognizes ACA as a player in the youth
January 2007 Communiicatte 7 Ameriican Camp Associiattiion, New Englland THE Summer Camp Fair Resources for Camps Full by Late November Grants
CT: ACA Accredited camps responded enthusiastically to our American Savings Foundation offers around $2.7 million to new way of promoting our camps—THE Summer Camp groups offering services in Connecticut. Program Grants Fair coming up on January 17th from 5:30-8 PM at the address needs of children, youth and families and back collabo- Wellesley High School Cafeteria (snow date January 18th). rative programs and matching funds to leverage new support. Over sixty day and overnight camps will be represented at Capital Grants provide one-time expenses and large campaigns. Submit proposals at any time. www.asfdn.org the fair. We wish the cafeteria had room for more camps. (from Foundation & Corporate Funding Advantage, January 2007) If this camp fair is as popular with the public as it’s been with our camps, we will hold the event on a Saturday in a MA: much larger space next year. Several camps chose the George I. Alden Trust: Offers $8.4 million to Massachusetts “literature only” option when registration for this event organizations in capital endowment and challenge support filled. Check out the camp fair pages on our Web site grants for education-related activities, YMCAs, and unsolicited www.campfairs.org for information about THE Summer special Worcester Area Projects. Need-based scholarships, faculty development, acquisition of scientific equipment, Camp Fair and many others happening across New infrastructure, classrooms, and libraries. Proposal deadlines are: England. first of February, May August, October and December. www.aldentrust.org We’re now busy promoting THE Summer Camp Fair (from Foundation & Corporate Funding Advantage, January 2007) with PTOs and community newspapers from the neighboring towns of Weston, Wayland, Dover, Sherborn, Not restricted by geography: General Mills Foundation offers "Champions for Healthy Kids" Natick, Needham, and Newton. Bette Bussel is going to grants to develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced be interviewed about the camp fair by Jordan Rich at diet and healthy lifestyle for community-based nonprofits. WBZ-AM Weekend radio the weekend prior to the fair. Deadline is February 1 for 50 grants of $10,000. Three sandwich boards promoting the fair in three key www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions.aspx Wellesley locations. (from Youth Today's Grants E-Blast 12-24-06) Stride Rite Corporation offers "Saucony Run For Good" grants to Many resources will be available to families attending THE encourage healthy behaviors among youth by initiating running Summer Camp Fair including: 2007 Resource Guide & programs. Nonprofits eligible. Deadline March 10 for up to Directory of ACA Accredited Camps in New England (with $10,000. www.sauconyrunforgood.com YOUR camp’s listing), CAMP Magazine for parents, tips for (from Youth Today's Grants E-Blast 12-24-06) finding the right camp, ACA’s research results, and key messages for families about ACA accredited camps. The Dreyer's Foundation offers "Event Grants" to promote family, school, and community environments that build skills and foster talents in young people for nonprofits. Up to $3,000 and Thanks in advance to the hard-working members of the product donations awarded monthly. Camp Fair Task Force: Sarah Seaward & Liz Young (Co- www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation/small_grants.asp Chairs), Nat Crane, Dave Platt and Bill Therrien. (from Youth Today's Grants E-Blast 12-24-06)
The REI Outdoor School is looking for Instructors REI Outdoor School Instructors are responsible for leading REI Outdoor School programs. Conduct in-store educational classes and instruct in the field programs for REI customers. Outdoor School Instructors are responsible for content of the classes, the customer service during the outing and the safety of the participants. Instructors will also be responsible for maintaining equipment and coordinating outing logistics prior to the trip. Instructors should have a high level of product knowledge and a proven ability to teach large groups. Course offerings include: Outdoor Photography • Cross Country Skiing • Outdoor Cooking • Mountain Biking • Map & Compass Road Biking • Geocaching • Kayaking • GPS Full time Job Description: www.acane-camps.org/jobs/REI-ft.pdf Interested persons Part time Job Description : www.acane-camps.org/jobs/REI-pt.pdf should Siobhan Malave, Outdoor School Market Supervisor REI Outdoor School, Boston Area Apply Immediately! Phone : (508) 270-6325 • E-mail : [email protected] 8 January 2007 Communiicatte Ameriican Camp Associiattiion, New Englland
Massachusetts Minimum Wage Waiver Minimum wage and overtime waiver applications are available on the Division of Occupational Safety Web site at www.mass.gov/dos. New Summer Camp Guidelines, issued December 2006, are also available on this site. If you have any questions about the applications or the Guidelines, please feel free to contact Lisa Price, the Deputy General Counsel at (617) 727-3452 Ext. 108 or e-mail her at [email protected]
As Simple as 1-2-3: Setting up an Archery Program From Scratch. Christine Zink, NADA It's easier than you may think to set up and ically to your needs. All NADA archery Step Three - Start the Fun! run a safe, successful archery program. consultants are trained, tested, and insured Be prepared for the response. Everybody by NADA and are certified by both the You'll be surprised at how fast and loves archery and your classes will fill up National Field Archery Association and affordable the process is. You've heard the as soon as the word gets out. USA Archery so that they can offer you any old sayings "don't re-invent the wheel" and style of program you choose, including You'll be surprised at how cost efficient an "use the right tool for the job"? Well, that's Olympic, Field, or Traditional, with Recurve archery program is. Archery does not the secret to getting your archery program and/or Compound bows. require dedicated space and can be up and running quickly, smoothly, and scheduled between other programs on safely. Step Two - Schedule Your Training and your fields or in your gym. Archery Set-Up It's as simple as 1-2-3. equipment is affordable, built to last many Your NADA Archery expert will come to seasons, and does not require much Step One - Visit www.teacharchery.org you. They will help you secure your site, storage space. But the best thing about The National Alliance for the Development procure the equipment that's right for your your archery program is its universal of Archery (NADA) will match you with a program and train and certify your staff. appeal. Be sure to schedule classes for certified archery instructor in your area. NADA even offers insurance. families, seniors, teens, competitive teams Your NADA archery consultant knows and leagues, as well as for kids. archery and will tailor a program specif-
CALL FOR PRESENTERS 2008 INTERNATIONAL CAMPING CONGRESS October 4th-7th, 2008 Quebec City Congress Centre Deadline-Friday, March 16, 2007 www.iccquebec2008.com
The program committee for the ICC 2008 has made a call for presenters. The conference will be divided into three streams: International, Business of Camping Now and for the Future, and Leadership and Training for Staff. Download the proposal form at: www.acane-ccamps.org/training/ICC2008.pdf
Submit proposals by 16 March 2007. Email: [email protected]. Mail: Camp Ouareau 2494 Rte. 125 Sud St. Donat, Quebec, Canada, JOT 2CO. Phone: +1 819-424-2662 • FAX: +1 819-424-4145
January 2007 Communiicatte 9 Calendar of Events
January 17 The Summer Camp Fair February 6 Standards Update Course sponsored by ACA New England 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wellesley High School Cafeteria, Wellesley, MA Wilton, CT
January 10 ACA New England Board of Directors Meeting February 6 Visitor Update Course 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM January 18 MYCA Winter Board Meeting & Fellowship Wilton, CT Phone: 207. 780.4628 February 13-116 ACA Conference January 20 Standards Update Course Austin, TX 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM Camp Sunshine, Casco, ME March 22 Standards Course Manchester, NH January 20 Visitor Update Course 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM March 22 ACA New England Pre-CConference Sessions Camp Sunshine, Casco, ME Manchester, NH
January 25 Standards Course March 23-224 ACA New England Conference & Trade Show Farmington, CT Manchester, NH
January 26 ACA New England Professional Seminar April 22-223 Associate Visitor Training Burlington, MA Charlton, MA
January 26 ECP Networking Event and Après Holiday May 11 MYCA Spring Board Meeting & Fellowship Yankee Swap Phone: 207. 780.4628 Chili’s Restaurant, Burlington, MA Get the most current information about these and other events at www.acane-camps.org/about/calendar.php CCA-Connecticut Camping Association • MCA-Massaschusetts Camping Associaiton • MYCA-Maine Youth Camping Association NHCDA-New Hampshire Camp Directors Association • RIAC-Rhode Island Association of Camps • VCA-Vermont Camp Association
Next Communicate Deadline: February 16
Lexington, MA 02421 MA Lexington, 80 Westivew St. Westivew 80