E P I C ( Emerging Professionals In Camping)

EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camping)

EPIC is an affinity group for up and coming youth development professionals.  This is a self-identifying community so if you feel you have room to learn and grow in the industry, the EPIC pre-conference and EPIC events at the Tri-State CAMP Conference are for you!  Check out our pre-conference specifically for you along with social events and networking opportunities to help you form meaningful connections and relationships at Tri-State.

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Who is EPIC

Everyone’s an EPIC!

If you have room to learn and grow, you are an EPIC.

Who Is E P I C
E P I C Pre-con 2025

EPIC Pre-Conference

We’ve created a pre-conference just for EPICs–join us on Monday, March 9th, for a day of inspiring learning geared towards those looking to grow within the camp industry.

EPIC Social Events at Tri-State

Join us for another exciting Tri-State Kickoff Event, hosted by EPIC, but open to all!  Enjoy some classic social hall fun (think ping pong, giant games and bowling) plus a full-group activity (more info on this soon!).  This event is free and open to all; cash bar available. 

You also won’t want to miss our EPIC Meet and Eat. Come with your lunch, hot topics and ideas and enjoy networking and casual conversation that is relevant to your community!

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EPIC Agenda at a Glance

Check out all things EPIC at the Tri-State CAMP Conference.  Join us for the EPIC pre-conference, social events (for EPIC and all) and our EPIC meet and eat.

1:30 - 5:00 pm
EPIC Pre-Conference: Mastering Managing Up
Evening
Social Event at The Royce (at the Tropicana)
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Open
7:30 am - 8:25 am
First Timer’s Orientation
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Concurrent Session Block A
9:45 am - 11:00 am
Opening General Session
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Tuesday Dining Halls
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Concurrent Session Block B
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Concurrent Session Block C
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Affinity Group Meetings
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Special Michael Brandwein Session on Fast Solutions, Fun Process: A Great Group Problem-Solving Method
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Open
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Concurrent Session Block D
9:45 am - 10:45 am
Concurrent Session Block E
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Wednesday Dining Halls
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Concurrent Session Block F
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Concurrent Session Block G
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Affinity Group Meetings
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Open
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Concurrent Session Block H
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Concurrent Session Block I
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Closing General Session

Connect with EPIC

Want to connect with fellow EPICs at the Tri-State CAMP Conference and beyond? Contact Jenna Dunlay

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