Resource Catalog - American Camp Association
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<strong>American</strong> <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
Professional Development<br />
<strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
DEVELOPMENT CENTER<br />
Keep this <strong>Catalog</strong>!<br />
• Stay on the cutting edge of new knowledge and practices<br />
• Address critical competencies needed by you and your staff<br />
• Build performance and behavioral expectations for all staff<br />
and administrators<br />
• Find learning opportunities to support all staff positions<br />
• Earn continuing education credits for promotion<br />
• Reach career advancement and professional goals<br />
• Manage the challenges in your job<br />
• Prepare for your next accreditation visit
Risk and Crisis Planning<br />
Risk and Crisis Management Planning: A Workbook for<br />
Organization and Program Administrators (Third Edition)<br />
Connie Coutellier, book $49.95, e-book $39.96<br />
Crisis Communications Weathering the Storm: A Handbook<br />
for <strong>Camp</strong>s and Other Youth Programs<br />
Marla Coleman and Jessica Coleman, book $39.95, e-book $31.96<br />
Risk Management Planning<br />
Connie Coutellier, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
Risk Management: What Every Staff Member Needs to Know<br />
Connie Coutellier, online course, $20 member, $55 nonmember, 1.0 CEC<br />
Planning for Risk Management for Your <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Connie Coutellier, online course, $20 member, $55 nonmember, 1.0 CEC<br />
Crisis and Risk Management Strategies for <strong>Camp</strong>s and<br />
Experiential Youth Programs<br />
Ann McCollum, recorded webinar, $10 member, $20 nonmember, 1.5 CECs<br />
Lessons Learned from the ACA Crisis Hotline (Summer 2012)<br />
ACA Hotline Team, recorded webinar,<br />
$10 member, $20 nonmember, 1.5 CECs<br />
ACA’s Professional Development Center<br />
The professional development resources highlighted in this catalog reflect the<br />
commitment of ACA’s Professional Development Center to connect camp and youth<br />
professionals to quality lifelong learning experiences that include online courses and<br />
webinars as well as traditional in-person trainings, books, and DVDs. Investing in<br />
professional development results in well-equipped administrators and staff committed to<br />
providing excellent experiences! See inside back cover for more information.<br />
Child Abuse Issues<br />
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect<br />
Mary Everhart, online course, $20 member, $55 nonmember, 1.0 CEC<br />
How to Abuse-Proof Your <strong>Camp</strong>: Procedures for Preventing<br />
Child Sexual Abuse<br />
Redwoods Group Panel, recorded webinar, FREE, members only, 1.5 CECs<br />
Checklist of Possible Indicators of Abuse<br />
Ready-to-use form $17.95 per 100<br />
Mandatory Reporting and Related Issues<br />
Charles “Reb” Gregg, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
2 • To Order Books & DVDs • www.ACAbookstore.org • 888-229-5745
Health and Wellness<br />
The Basics of <strong>Camp</strong> Nursing<br />
Linda Erceg and Myra Pravda, book $34.95, e-book $27.96<br />
Exploring Technology for <strong>Camp</strong> Health Services<br />
Linda Erceg, Stuart Weinberg, and Barry Garst, recorded webinar,<br />
$10 members, $20 nonmembers, 1.5 CECs, NEW<br />
Debunking the Myths: Strategies for Effective Bed Bug<br />
Response in <strong>Camp</strong>s<br />
John Hall and Paul Bello, recorded webinar,<br />
$10 members, $20 nonmembers, 1.5 CECs<br />
Health and Safety: Tips for Preventing Injuries and Illnesses<br />
(Four Part Series)<br />
Linda Erceg, Edward Walton, Mary Marugg, and DD Gass<br />
online course, $50 members, $85 nonmembers, 1.25 CECs<br />
Traumatic Head Injuries in <strong>Camp</strong> and Other Youth Settings<br />
Tracy Gaslin, recorded webinar,<br />
$20 members, $40 nonmembers, 1.5 CECs<br />
Healthy <strong>Camp</strong> Monitoring Tool<br />
ACA, spreadsheet, free<br />
Track injury and illness. www.ACAcamps.org/research/healthy-camp-toolbox/<br />
exceltool<br />
Healthy <strong>Camp</strong> Study Impact Report: Promoting Health and<br />
Wellness among Youth and Staff through a Systematic<br />
Surveillance Process in Day and Resident <strong>Camp</strong>s<br />
ACA, report, free<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/research/healthy-camp-toolbox<br />
ACA thanks Markel Insurance<br />
Company for sponsoring health<br />
and safety resources. Explore the<br />
Healthy <strong>Camp</strong> Toolbox. Visit<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/research/<br />
healthy-camp-toolbox.<br />
ACA’s The <strong>Camp</strong>Line<br />
Read about camp legal issues, regulatory and legislative matters, personnel<br />
management, and risk management issues. Published three times a year.<br />
Read it online at www.ACAcamps.org/campline. Free!<br />
Ready-to-Use Forms<br />
ACA forms are reviewed by medical professionals and legal counsel then<br />
updated regularly to make sure they meet current regulations.<br />
Forms are $17.95 per 100 through the Bookstore; or may be downloaded<br />
for free from the ACA members-only page on ACA’s Web site.<br />
Accident/Incident Report Form<br />
Checklist of Possible Indicators of Abuse Form<br />
Staff Application Form<br />
Voluntary Disclosure Statement Form<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Health Record Card<br />
Health History Form<br />
Health Examination Form<br />
<strong>Camp</strong>er Healthcare Recommendations<br />
800-428-2267 • www.ACAcamps.org/PDC • General Info and to Order Online Courses & Webinars • 3
Record Logs<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Health Record Log<br />
ACA, book $10.95<br />
Supports written documentation to meet Standard HW.21. Spiral-bound log<br />
with 79 consecutively numbered pages (17 entries per page). Record time,<br />
name, living unit, health concern, treatment, and initials for each treated<br />
individual. Use separate logs for campers and staff.<br />
Vehicle Log<br />
ACA, book $10.95<br />
Supports written documentation to meet Standard TR.12 and TR.13. Meets<br />
standards for accurate records on camp vehicles. Documents maintenance<br />
and service.<br />
Accreditation<br />
Considering becoming an ACA-accredited camp<br />
Learn more about the process and benefits at<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/accreditation.<br />
The Business of <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Basic <strong>Camp</strong> Management: Introduction to <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Administration<br />
Armand Ball and Beverly Ball, book $49.95, e-book $39.96<br />
The most-used classroom textbook and the classic how-to for camp<br />
professionals. All sections match ACA accreditation standards.<br />
Accreditation Process Guide<br />
ACA, binder $79.95<br />
Binder featuring ACA’s 2012 camp programs and services accreditation<br />
standards and implementation guidelines.<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Administration<br />
ACA/NRPA, online course, $60 member/nonmember, 3.0 CECs<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Business Reports<br />
ACA, reports, day or resident reports $10 members, $75 nonmembers; both<br />
reports $20 members, $125 nonmembers.<br />
Various business data collected from accredited camps based on a three-year<br />
cycle.<br />
• ACA <strong>Camp</strong> Salary and Compensation Report: January 2013<br />
• ACA <strong>Camp</strong> Business Operations Report: 2012<br />
• ACA <strong>Camp</strong> Sites, Facilities, and Programs Report: 2011<br />
4 • To Order Books & DVDs • www.ACAbookstore.org • 888-229-5745
Food Service<br />
101 <strong>Camp</strong> Recipes<br />
Viki Spain, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
Not just any camp recipe collection, these recipes have been tested in camp<br />
and conference center kitchens across the country. Breakfast, lunch, dinner,<br />
desserts, side dishes, snacks, and vegetarian dishes.<br />
101 <strong>Camp</strong> Cooking Tips<br />
Viki Spain, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
Food Service Manual: Lessons in Group Food Service<br />
Viki Spain, book $34.95<br />
“No Problem!” Add Healthy Options for Vegetarians, Vegans,<br />
and Other Alternative Dietary Requests<br />
Viki Spain, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
Educational<br />
Endorsement<br />
Program<br />
Continuing Education Credits<br />
Learners can earn continuing education credits (CECs) for all ACA educational opportunities.<br />
These CECs document your educational activities and can be tracked for ACA members in<br />
their professional development portfolios. Through ACA’s Educational Endorsement process,<br />
continuing education credits are available for qualifying non-ACA educational opportunities.<br />
For more about CECs, visit www.ACAcamps.org/continuing-ed-credits. For more about the<br />
Educational Endorsement process, visit www.ACAcamps.org/eep.<br />
Site and Facilities<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Maintenance and Facility Planning<br />
Dave Sherry and Tom Neppl, three-part recorded webinar, $25 members, $35<br />
nonmembers, 4.5 CECs<br />
• Developing a Preventative Maintenance Plan<br />
• Projects on a Nickel: Cost-Effective Simple Ways to Improve Your <strong>Camp</strong> Site<br />
• Your Site and Facility Considerations for Reconnecting Children and Nature<br />
Outdoor Site and Facility Management: Tools for Creating<br />
Memorable Places<br />
Wynne Whyman, book $45<br />
How Safe Property Enhances the <strong>Camp</strong> Experience<br />
ACA and The Redwoods Group, recorded webinar, FREE, members only, 1.5<br />
CECs NEW<br />
Keep your facilities safe and keep your campers happy. <strong>Resource</strong>s, best<br />
practices, and answers to your questions: fire prevention, slip and fall<br />
prevention, bed bugs, and architectural design for abuse prevention.<br />
Debunking the Myths: Strategies for Effective Bed Bug<br />
Response in <strong>Camp</strong>s<br />
John Hall and Paul Bello, recorded webinar, $10 members, $20 nonmembers,<br />
1.5 CECs<br />
800-428-2267 • www.ACAcamps.org/PDC • General Info and to Order Online Courses & Webinars • 5
Outcomes <strong>Resource</strong>s and Tools<br />
ACA provides resources and tools to help improve the quality of the camp<br />
experience and document youth outcomes.<br />
ACA <strong>Camp</strong> Youth Outcomes Battery (Second Edition)<br />
ACA, PDF and scales, members $50, nonmembers $150<br />
Individual scales also available for purchase. www.ACAcamps.org/research/<br />
youth-outcomes-battery<br />
ACA Program Improvement Online Toolbox<br />
ACA, online course, $45 members, $85 nonmembers, 3.0 CECs NEW<br />
Characteristics of quality programs and positive youth development,<br />
observation forms for staff behaviors, ways to collect and document<br />
information, and staff training tips.<br />
ACA <strong>Camp</strong> Program Quality Assessment (short form)<br />
ACA, PDF, free<br />
Observation tool to measure staff-camper interaction. www.ACAcamps.org/<br />
PQAassessmentshort.<br />
ACA <strong>Camp</strong>er Growth Index<br />
ACA, PDF, free<br />
<strong>Camp</strong>er, parent, staff pre- and post-surveys. www.ACAcamps.org/CGI<br />
Creating Positive Youth Outcomes<br />
• ACA, book $29.95, e-book $23.96<br />
• Laurie Browne, online course, $30 members, $85 nonmembers, 1.5 CECs<br />
A 7-step process for program evaluation to help you increase positive youth<br />
outcomes.<br />
Play It! Measure It! Experiences Designed to Elicit Specific<br />
Youth Outcomes<br />
Mark Rourke and Faith Evans, book $24.95, e-book $19.96<br />
Counselor-in-Training: Encouraging Youth Development<br />
Outcomes at <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Marianne Bird, Connie Coutellier, John Borba, Trisha Dixon, and Marcel<br />
Horowitz, book $24.95, e-book $19.96<br />
Find Your Edge<br />
Benchmark your camp’s operations with ACA’s business<br />
research. Online at www.ACAcamps.org/research.<br />
Healthy <strong>Camp</strong> Monitoring Tool<br />
ACA, spreadsheet, free<br />
Track injury and illness. www.ACAcamps.org/research/healthy-camp-toolbox<br />
National Research on Outcomes<br />
ACA, reports, free<br />
• Directions: Youth Development Outcomes of the <strong>Camp</strong> Experience<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/directions<br />
• Inspirations: Developmental Supports and Opportunities of Youths’<br />
Experiences at <strong>Camp</strong> www.ACAcamps.org/inspirations<br />
• Innovations: Improving Youth Experiences in Summer Programs<br />
www.acacamps.org/innovations<br />
6 • To Order Books & DVDs • www.ACAbookstore.org • 888-229-5745
Diversity and Inclusion<br />
Cultivating <strong>Camp</strong> Relevancy for Diverse Audiences<br />
Rue Mapp, online course, $20 members, $55 nonmembers, 1.0 CEC<br />
Define what program relevancy means to you and learn strategies for<br />
deeper engagement with more communities. Understand the challenges of<br />
connecting communities to the camp experience. Discover essential building<br />
blocks that support camp relevancy. Learn about successful programs.<br />
ACA e-Institute<br />
Your connection to online education. Customized packages and pricing for<br />
your staff training needs. For more information, go to www.ACAcamps.org/<br />
einstitute or call 800-428-2267, ext. 314.<br />
Widening the Circle: Attracting <strong>Camp</strong>ers of Color to an<br />
Overnight Summer <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Kevin Gordon and Angel Sanchez, DVD $49.95, download $37.96<br />
We Can’t Afford to Be Color Blind: Challenges for<br />
Professionals of Color and Allies<br />
Kevin Gordon, Marina Lukanina, Angel Sanchez, and Aruna Ogale, DVD<br />
$49.95, download $37.96<br />
Cultural Competency: Understanding Total Diversity<br />
Gretchen Vaughn, DVD $49.95, download $37.96<br />
Cultural Competency: The Key to Recruiting and Retaining<br />
Diverse Staff<br />
Gretchen Vaughn, DVD $49.95, download $37.96<br />
Connecting Kids: Exploring Diversity Together<br />
Linda Hill, book $19.95<br />
Beyond Pink and Blue: Strategies for Addressing Gender<br />
Stereotypes in Youth Programs<br />
Ann Gillard, PhD, recorded webinar, $10 members, $20 nonmembers, 1.5<br />
CECs NEW<br />
Integrating Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders into<br />
Recreational Settings<br />
Melanie Berry and Jennifer Selke, online course, $35 members, $97<br />
nonmembers, 1.75 CECs<br />
Learn about the challenges children with autism and related disorders<br />
struggle with in your recreation or school setting, how your program can<br />
integrate and support those children.<br />
Behavior Management That Works! Effective Strategies for<br />
Special Needs Populations<br />
Kurt Podeszwa, recorded webinar, $10 members, $20 nonmembers, 1.0 CEC<br />
800-428-2267 • www.ACAcamps.org/PDC • General Info and to Order Online Courses & Webinars • 7
Teambuilding Activities<br />
101 Teambuilding Games<br />
Steven “Trip” Peck, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
101 Icebreakers<br />
Gary Miller, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
20 Fun Name Games and Icebreakers for Kids<br />
Steven “Trip” Peck, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
More Team Building Challenges<br />
Daniel W. Midura and Donald R. Glover, book $17.95<br />
Cowstails and Cobras<br />
Karl Rhonke, book $33.55<br />
Silver Bullets<br />
Karl Rhonke, book $37.95<br />
101 Team Games for Kids (Revised Edition)<br />
Joe Dinoffer, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
Free Memberships<br />
Know someone who has never been an ACA member Help them<br />
join. Use the promo code 2013-CAT for one-year free membership<br />
online at www.ACAcamps.org/membership/free and Join Now!<br />
Sports and Coaching<br />
8 • To Order Books & DVDs • www.ACAbookstore.org • 888-229-5745<br />
101 Positive Athletic Traditions: Building Positive Team<br />
Legacies<br />
Bruce Eamon Brown, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
101 Youth Basketball Drills and Games<br />
Bruce Eamon Brown, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
101 Youth Football Plays<br />
Chris Booth, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
101 Fitness Games for Kids at <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Ted Vickey, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
101 Fun Skill Builders for Kids (Revised Edition)<br />
Joe Dinoffer, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
The Competition-Cooperation Link: Games for Developing<br />
Respectful Competitors<br />
Daniel W. Midura and Donald R. Glover, book $18<br />
Coaching Youth Soccer: A Complete Guide for Coaches,<br />
Players, and Parents<br />
Howie Thompson, book $19.95<br />
ACE’s Guide to Youth Strength Training<br />
Wayne Westcott, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
Developing Speed and Agility in Young Athletes<br />
Steve Brown, DVD $49.95, download $37.96
101 Ways to Have Fun<br />
Sing<br />
ACA, book and CD $29.95, e-book and download $23.96<br />
Singing Together: How to Teach Songs and Lead Singing in<br />
<strong>Camp</strong>s and Schools<br />
Jacki Breger, book $29.95, e-book $23.95<br />
Awesome <strong>Camp</strong>fire Programs<br />
Erin Policinski and Elizabeth Snell, online course, $25 members, $60<br />
nonmembers, 0.5 CEC<br />
Ten Games That Every <strong>Camp</strong> Counselor Should Know!<br />
Jared Knight, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
This is a must have!<br />
50 Nifty Theatre Activities for Kids<br />
Susan Chenet, book $22.95, e-book $18.36<br />
50 Ways to Use Your Noodle: Loads of Land Games With<br />
Foam Noodle Toys<br />
Chris Cavert, Sam Sikes, book $20.95<br />
101 Games and Activities to Strengthen Families<br />
Jared Knight, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
101 Games and Activities for Youth With Autism<br />
Suzanne Moore Gray, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
101 Hoop Games for Kids<br />
Joe Dinoffer, book $19.95<br />
ACA Bookstore<br />
Over 900 books, e-books, and DVDs specially chosen for the camp youth development market. Be sure<br />
to have the code for member discounts handy when you order. This code can be found on the memberonly<br />
pages of www.ACAcamps.org. Visit the Bookstore at www.ACAbookstore.org or call 888-229-5745.<br />
Waterfront/Pool<br />
101 Games and Activities for Canoes and Kayaks<br />
Diane Tyrrell, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
101 Swimming Pool Games and Activities<br />
Jared Knight, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
Building a Better Lifeguard<br />
Diane Tyrrell, online course, $10 member, $20 nonmember, 1.5 CECs NEW<br />
Creating Layers of Protection in Aquatics Environments<br />
ACA and The Redwoods Group, recorded webinar, FREE, members only, 1.5<br />
CECs NEW<br />
Managing Risk on the Water With Generation Me<br />
Cathy Scheder, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Waterfront Management<br />
Cathy Scheder, book $24.95, e-book $19.96<br />
800-428-2267 • www.ACAcamps.org/PDC • General Info and to Order Online Courses & Webinars • 9
Nature & Outdoors<br />
101 Nature Activities for Kids<br />
Jane Sanborn and Elizabeth Rundle, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
Beyond 101 Nature Activities<br />
Elizabeth Rundle and Ariella Rogge, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
Being an Effective Nature Counselor: Activities to Engage<br />
Youth in the Outdoors<br />
Ariella Rogge, online course, $20 members, $55 nonmembers, 1.0 CEC<br />
Connecting Children with Nature<br />
ACA/NRPA, online course, $75, 3.0 CECs<br />
Leadership and Environmental Stewardship: A Curriculum for<br />
<strong>Camp</strong>s and Other Youth Programs<br />
Barry Garst and Christine White, book $24.95, e-book $19.96<br />
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-<br />
Deficit Disorder<br />
Richard Louv, book $19.95<br />
Creek Stompin’ and Gettin’ into Nature: Environmental<br />
Activities that Foster Youth Development<br />
Mary Low, book $25.95<br />
Reconnecting Children and Nature: New Tools and Strategies<br />
for the <strong>Camp</strong> Community<br />
Posie Taylor and Jane Sanborn, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
In-Person and Online Trainings!<br />
ACA offers both. Many in-person professional development<br />
opportunities exist in your area.<br />
For a current listing of local, regional, and national events, search<br />
the ACA Events Calendar at www.ACAcamps.org/events to find<br />
experiences best suited for you!<br />
10 • To Order Books & DVDs • www.ACAbookstore.org • 888-229-5745
<strong>Camp</strong>er Behavior<br />
Bullying Prevention: Critical Strategies for Staff<br />
Joel Haber, online course, $20 members, $55 nonmembers, 1.0 CEC<br />
Bullyproof Your Day <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Joel Haber, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
Gossip, Backbiting, and Drama: Preventing Relational<br />
Aggression at <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Gretchen Vaughn, DVD $49.95, download $39.46<br />
Social Inclusion: A Fresh, Effective Bullying Prevention<br />
Strategy<br />
Heather Kiley, DVD $49.95<br />
Relational Aggression in Girls — Bullying Behavior and What<br />
to Do About It<br />
Bob Ditter, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
Bullying Behavior in Boys and What to do About It<br />
Bob Ditter, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
Relational Aggression: Not Just a Girls Thing Any More<br />
Joel Haber, DVD $49.95, download $37.46<br />
“Participating in ACA’s conferences, webinars, and online courses is one of<br />
the important things that I do to keep current as a camping professional.”<br />
— Becky Gilles<br />
Drumlin Farm Day <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Camp</strong>, MA<br />
Child and Youth Development<br />
Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help<br />
a Child Grow<br />
Michael Thompson, book $16<br />
User-Friendly Guide to Understanding and Working Effectively<br />
With Teens<br />
Bob Ditter, DVD $49.95, download $37.96<br />
The Art and Skill of Effective Communication With <strong>Camp</strong>ers,<br />
Parents, and Staff<br />
Bob Ditter, DVD $49.95, download $37.96<br />
Best Friends, Worst Enemies — Understanding the Social<br />
Lives of Children<br />
Michael Thompson, book $24.95<br />
Raising Cain<br />
Michael Thompson and Dan Kindlon, book $15<br />
BFF! (Except When We’re Not) — Developing Healthy<br />
Friendships for Girls<br />
Susan Fee, DVD $49.95, download $37.96<br />
Engagement Strategies for Millennial Staff — What REALLY<br />
Works!<br />
Jeffrey Leiken, recorded webinar, $20 members, $40 nonmembers, 1.5 CECs<br />
800-428-2267 • www.ACAcamps.org/PDC • General Info and to Order Online Courses & Webinars • 11
Staff Training<br />
S’mores and Other Sticky Stuff: A Game for Training <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Staff (Second Edition)<br />
ACA, $79.95, game<br />
Game designed to identify sticky situations with appropriate staff<br />
responses and problem-solving techniques and share the camp’s culture.<br />
Accommodates small and large group training. Engages directors,<br />
supervisors, counselors, and counselors in training.<br />
Who Will Care When I’m Not There<br />
ACA, book/DVD combo $19.95, e-book/download $15.96<br />
Children are irreplaceable. Make sure your staff fully understand and respect<br />
their responsibility.<br />
Rewind vs. Fast Forward: The Importance of the Review<br />
Process in Staff Training<br />
Kim Aycock, DVD $49.95, download $39.96<br />
Do This, Not That: Put Your Staff Training on a Diet!<br />
Kim Aycock, recorded webinar, $10 members, $20 nonmembers, 1.0 CEC<br />
Engagement Strategies for Millennial Staff: What REALLY<br />
Works!<br />
Jeffrey Leiken, recorded webinar,<br />
$10 members, $20 nonmembers, 1.5 CECs NEW<br />
Staff Training Activities You Don’t Need<br />
Ethan Schafer, PhD, recorded webinar,<br />
$10 members, $20 nonmembers, 1.5 CECs NEW<br />
Staff Training Strategies: Working Effectively with Teenage<br />
<strong>Camp</strong>ers<br />
Ethan Schafer, PhD, recorded webinar,<br />
$10 members, $20 nonmembers, 1.5 CECs NEW<br />
How to Be a Great <strong>Camp</strong> Counselor<br />
David Burrow, book $18.95<br />
Essential Staff Training Activities<br />
Jim Cain, Clare-Marie Hannon, and Dave Knobbe, book $36.75<br />
Becoming a <strong>Camp</strong> Leader: Making the Transition from<br />
Counselor to <strong>Camp</strong> Leader<br />
John Litten, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
Training Terrific Staff! Volume 1: A Handbook of Practical and<br />
Creative Tools for <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Michael Brandwein, book $44.95<br />
Training Terrific Staff! Volume 2: More Great Tools for<br />
Outstanding Staff Development<br />
Michael Brandwein, book $54.95<br />
Learning Is Fun!<br />
Lance Ozier, DVD $49.95<br />
12 • To Order Books & DVDs • www.ACAbookstore.org • 888-229-5745
Staff Training<br />
BEST<br />
SELLER<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Is for the <strong>Camp</strong>er<br />
Online course and book complement each other<br />
• Paul Schlag, online course, $20 members, $55 nonmembers, 1.0 CEC<br />
• Connie Coutellier, $9.95 book, $7.96 e-book<br />
The ultimate primer. Designed to help assist new and returning frontline staff<br />
work more effectively with campers.<br />
Creating a Sense of Community in <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Jeff Jacobs, online course, $20 members, $55 nonmembers, 0.75 CEC<br />
Bob Ditter Training DVDs<br />
DVD $49.95, download $37.96<br />
• The Safety Zone: Guidelines for Maintaining a Safe Environment When<br />
Working With Children<br />
• The <strong>Camp</strong> Counselor’s Guide to Working With Girls<br />
• The <strong>Camp</strong> Counselor’s Guide to Working With Boys<br />
• Fundamental Counseling Skills: Getting Kids to Listen<br />
• Fundamental Counseling Skills: Getting Kids to Act<br />
ACA’s Staff Training Certificate Courses<br />
These comprehensive online certificate courses provide the level of information needed<br />
in all 13 ACA core competency areas for learners at varied career stages. Each course<br />
is 15–20 hours with continuing education credits (CECs) awarded for completion of<br />
requirements. Requirements vary by certificate but can include reading articles, posting<br />
to an online forum, completing journal entries, viewing videos, conducting observations,<br />
and having discussions with a colleague. Staff training certificates include:<br />
• Entry-Level Program Staff Certificate<br />
• Experienced Program Staff Certificate<br />
• Middle Manager Certificate<br />
• <strong>Camp</strong> Director Certificate (Coming January 2013)<br />
Pricing is based on member/nonmember status. Individual and group rate pricing available.<br />
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Staff Recruiting, Screening, Hiring, Evaluating<br />
Volunteer Development 101: Empowering Organizations to<br />
Work with Volunteers<br />
Barry Garst, book $19.95, e-book $15.96<br />
Volunteer Development 101: Empowering Organizations to<br />
Work with Volunteers<br />
ACA, online course, $50 members, $85 nonmembers, 1.0 CEC<br />
A Systematic Approach to Hiring Employees<br />
Greg Churchman, DVD $49.95, download $39.96<br />
A Systematic Approach to Retaining Employees<br />
Greg Churchman, DVD $49.95, download $39.96<br />
Effective Supervision Skills for Senior Staff<br />
Bob Ditter, online course, $20 members, $55 nonmembers, 1.0 CEC<br />
Looking for a Job Looking for Staff<br />
Find qualified staff and open positions online at ACA’s Job Center. Post your resume for<br />
free. Post a full-time or seasonal job at www.ACAcamps.org/jobs<br />
The Young Supervisor’s Guide to Communicating Effectively<br />
Bob Ditter, DVD $49.94, download $37.46<br />
Effective Employee Evaluations<br />
Greg Churchman, DVD $49.95, download $39.96<br />
On Target with Staff Evaluations<br />
Kim Aycock, DVD $49.95, download $39.96<br />
(Almost) Enough Feedback to Inform and Satisfy Your Staff<br />
Michael Cohen and Johnny Waszczak, DVD $49.95, download $39.96<br />
Super Staff SuperVision<br />
Michael Brandwein, $24.95 book<br />
Criminal Background Checks: Dispelling the Myths and<br />
Confronting the Realities<br />
ACA, online course, $25 members, $60 nonmembers 1.0 CEC<br />
“But His Background Check Was Clear!”<br />
Zach Smith, DVD $49.95, download $39.97<br />
The ACA Professional Development Center<br />
is sponsored, in part, by<br />
Philadelphia Insurance Companies.<br />
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ACA’s Professional Development Center<br />
The professional development resources highlighted in<br />
this catalog reflect the commitment of ACA’s Professional<br />
Development Center to connect camp and youth<br />
professionals to quality lifelong learning experiences that<br />
include online courses and webinars as well as traditional<br />
in-person trainings, books, and DVDs. Investing in<br />
professional development results in well-equipped administrators and staff<br />
committed to providing excellent experiences!<br />
Through ACA’s Educational Endorsement process, continuing education<br />
credits (CECs) are awarded for qualifying educational experiences. These<br />
CECs document educational activities and are tracked for ACA members in<br />
their individual professional development portfolios.<br />
Important ACA <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
DEVELOPMENT CENTER<br />
Educator Corner<br />
For faculty/staff at an academic<br />
institution, the customizable<br />
ACA Educator Package<br />
offers supplemental learning<br />
experiences for your students.<br />
Certificates of completion and<br />
CECs are available for all courses.<br />
Books, DVDs, videos, webinars,<br />
and online courses offer alternate<br />
options to expensive textbooks<br />
and accommodate individualized<br />
learning needs. Need more info<br />
Call 800-428-2267, ext. 318.<br />
Looking for Staff Looking for Jobs<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Crisis <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
<strong>Camp</strong>ing Magazine<br />
The <strong>Camp</strong>Line<br />
Events Calendar<br />
Communications Toolkit<br />
Promote Your <strong>Camp</strong>’s Accreditation<br />
Accreditation Tools and <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Buyers Guide — <strong>Camp</strong> Products<br />
Group Purchasing Program — Save Money<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/jobs<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/crisis<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/campmag/digital<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/campline<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/events<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/crisiscomm<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/accreditation/marketing<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/standardstool/nutsbolts/resources-by-section<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/buyers-guide<br />
www.ACAcamps.org/purchasing<br />
Customer Service and Ordering<br />
• For books, e-books, DVDs, and forms, please order from the ACA<br />
Bookstore at www.ACAbookstore.org or 888-229-5745.<br />
• For online courses, webinars, and recorded webinars, please order from<br />
ACA’s Professional Development Center at www.ACAcamps.org/pdc or call<br />
customer service at 800-428-2267.<br />
• For research reports and tools, please order from ACA’s Research<br />
homepage at www.ACAcamps.org/research or call customer service at<br />
800-428-2267.<br />
For more information about these and other professional development<br />
opportunities, call us: 800-428-2267.<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
5000 State Road 67 North<br />
Martinsville IN 46151<br />
www.ACAcamps.org<br />
Custom Packages<br />
If you’re seeking a select group of online training courses for you or your<br />
staff, we can help customize a package for you. We can brand your package<br />
with your logo and add additional materials you’d like to include. You will be<br />
able to watch the course progress of your staff in the education portal. Just<br />
give us a call at 800-428-2267, ext. 314.<br />
“National Conference and Tri-State<br />
are the highlights of my year and<br />
have provided me with invaluable<br />
experiences and ideas that I implement<br />
on a regular basis. Online conferences<br />
have been utilized within my camp for a<br />
number of years and are an economical<br />
means of getting important camp<br />
knowledge to staff prior to the formal inperson<br />
orientation.”<br />
— Scott Lantzman<br />
Gesher Summer <strong>Camp</strong>, Livingston, NJ<br />
“Attending ACA National Conference<br />
each year is one of the most important<br />
things I do for my professional<br />
development. My camp’s programs are<br />
stronger and my staff is better prepared<br />
to provide the programs and services to<br />
children and families in our community.”<br />
— Mary Rogers<br />
Sherwood Forest <strong>Camp</strong>, St. Louis, MO<br />
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What’s Inside. . .<br />
ACA’s Group<br />
Purchasing Program<br />
Hiring and Job<br />
Search Tools<br />
Business and<br />
Marketing <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Buyer’s Guide<br />
Events Calendar<br />
DVDs/Videos<br />
Books<br />
Online Courses and<br />
Webinars<br />
Staff Training<br />
Certificate Programs<br />
Conferences<br />
Planning Tools<br />
Photo Library<br />
The <strong>Camp</strong>line<br />
Communication<br />
Toolkit<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> Crisis<br />
<strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Accreditation<br />
Materials<br />
<strong>Camp</strong>ing Magazine<br />
Free <strong>Resource</strong>s
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