VOCE Roundtable Discussions
Join Fritz, Dan Zenkel and other VOCEs as we network, grab lunch and take part in small discussions around things that effect us, the Veterans of the Camp Experience. More [...]
$75
12 events found.
Events
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Room 411/412
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Developing Future Camp Leaders with CIT Programs
Speaker: Dan WeirFinding the staff who want to work with kids and be part of your camp's culture can be challenging. A high-quality CIT or leadership program will cultivate campers into staff. [...]
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How to Do What You Said You Would Do: Being Accountable to Yourself and Others, with Less Stress
Room 301Speaker: Diana BloomWouldn't it be great if we were judged by our intentions instead of our actions or lack of action? Do you struggle to manage your task list, or wish you [...]
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The Perks, Privileges, and Pitfalls of Hiring and Managing Staff Parents
Room 310Speaker: Jackie PortParents of current campers are valuable assets in many camp programs. However, they also come with challenges, including feelings of entitlement, supervising one's peers, discretion, being an ambassador of your [...]
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A Strengths-Based Approach to Working with Tough Boys
Room 404Speaker: Jonathon ReedThe 13- and 14-year-old hotshots who are causing headaches for your instructors; the second-year counsellors who are disrupting your staff culture. These aren't just problems to be fixed-they're leadership opportunities [...]
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Encouraging Intentional Dialogue in an Age of Division
Room 311Speaker: Laura KriegelIn an era defined by polarization and fear of saying the wrong thing, camps have a unique opportunity to model what productive disagreement looks like. This session examines how leaning [...]
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The No-Sweat Marketing Plan
Room 418Speaker: Laurie EhrlichYou already sweat enough at camp, let's not add to it in the off-season! Stop overthinking and start marketing smarter. In this interactive, fast-moving session, you'll learn how to create [...]
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Building Bus Community: The Human Approach to a Better Transportation Experience
Room 417Speaker: Michael GreensteinThis presentation will explore how a focus on human connection and community-building can transform the bus experience for day campers. While logistics like efficiency and safety are paramount, we often [...]
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Balance Beam Management: A New Approach to Keeping Team and Campers Happy
Room 415Speaker: Mike CallahanThe ability to manage our team and their ability to do their jobs well is central to creating incredible camp experiences for campers and families. Balance Beam Management is a [...]
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The Complexities of Medication Management: Understanding the Regulations and Responsibilities
Room 421Speaker: Tracey GaslinMedication management continues to be the most litigated activity that happens at camp. Understanding the many steps that medications need to take (intake, screening, securement, dispensing, documentation, error management) is [...]
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Incorporating Drumming, Rhythm, and Movement Into Your Camp Activities: Easy Ways to Boost Energy, Teamwork, and Camper Engagement
Room 202Speaker: Adam IssadoreGet inspired! This hands-on, interactive session will expose you to the possibilities of incorporating rhythm into your offerings and activities in camp. Featuring demonstrations from Adam and his team from [...]
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Accounting Strategies to Increase Profits and Reduce Taxes
Room 314Speaker: Andrew ZwermanRunning a camp comes with unique financial challenges and opportunities. This session provides camp professionals, owners, and executives with essential accounting insights tailored to the camp industry. Learn how to [...]