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SUMMARY:Indoor Cooperative Games for Inclement Weather
DESCRIPTION:The heat index and thunderstorms are just two severe weather elements that can alter your best outdoor active game plans~~\, because it’s either too hot to play or it’s raining~~. This session will provide you with cooperative active games that not only provide your campers with the opportunity to move around but also allows them to continue their social-emotional growth and development. This interactive\, fun-filled session will not only provide Counselors with games they can implement right away in any space\, but also the goals behind each game that focus on cooperation\, sportsmanship\, teamwork\, fun\, respect\, and kindness – while reducing the emphasis that winning is the end result.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/indoor-cooperative-games-for-inclement-weather-3/
LOCATION:Room 312
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T161500
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
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SUMMARY:What Lies Beneath: Understanding the Basic Needs of Campers
DESCRIPTION:It is widely recognized that there is no such thing as a “bad child\,” only challenging behaviors that often signal deeper needs\, struggles\, or unspoken emotions. This workshop will invite participants to look beyond the surface of acting out or deviant behavior\, exploring the underlying “why” behind these responses. \nGrounded in a Strengths-Based Perspective\, this interactive session will provide practical tools and strategies to help camping professionals identify\, manage\, and respond to challenging behaviors with empathy and effectiveness. Through hands-on activities and discussion\, participants will leave better equipped to support campers in a way that fosters resilience\, belonging\, and positive growth.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/what-lies-beneath-understanding-the-basic-needs-of-campers-2/
LOCATION:Room 309
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T161500
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SUMMARY:Green Team Building: Fostering Collaboration and Sustainability Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Team building and sustainability go hand-in-hand. This session introduces Green Team Building\, an experiential approach that uses hands-on activities to connect collaboration\, leadership\, and environmental stewardship. Participants will explore how team building exercises can double as sustainability education: strengthening communication\, creativity\, and systems thinking while modeling eco-friendly practices. Drawing from real-world programs and case studies from Green Camps\, this session will inspire facilitators and camp leaders to design experiences that build stronger teams\, greener operations\, and a shared sense of purpose around sustainability.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/green-team-building-fostering-collaboration-and-sustainability-through-play-2/
LOCATION:Room 202
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T161500
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
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SUMMARY:Creating Meaningful (and Sustainable) Partnerships with Parents of Campers AND Staff!
DESCRIPTION:Parent engagement is evolving rapidly\, driven by shifts in technology\, communication\, mental health awareness\, and rising expectations. As we look to the future (which is actually today!)\, camps must adapt to increasingly dynamic and sometimes demanding parent interactions. This session explores how to prepare for both routine and challenging conversations\, safeguard your camp’s reputation\, and establish clear ground rules for parents before\, during\, and after the summer. Learn practical tools to prevent problems\, strategies for handling difficult situations\, and protocols to protect your camp’s values and legitimacy. Join us to discover actionable tips for fostering positive parent relationships and ensuring your camp’s continued success in a changing world.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/creating-meaningful-and-sustainable-partnerships-with-parents-of-campers-and-staff-2/
LOCATION:Room 311
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20260205T175605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171538Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Department of State Bridge USA J-1 Program Experts: Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively and interactive discussion of ways camps can enhance the Bridge USA J-1 cultural exchange experience for participants and host camps. Share your ideas and ask your questions. Your input is important!
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/a-conversation-with-department-of-state-bridge-usa-j-1-program-experts-best-practices-2/
LOCATION:Room 416
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Sales Pitch: Communicating the True Camp Experience to Today's Staff
DESCRIPTION:More staff than ever are arriving at camp feeling misled about what the job truly entails. Some leave early in the season\, or never show up at all\, because what they were “sold” during recruitment doesn’t match the reality once they’re on site. We see international staff requesting transfers and domestic staff ghosting before or during orientation\, or quitting once campers arrive.\nDiscover strategies to close this expectation gap through intentional communication during the hiring and onboarding processes. Learn how to clearly convey the full camp experience\, from daily rhythms to real challenges\, so staff arrive prepared\, engaged\, and ready to fulfill their commitments. These actionable approaches will help reduce early turnover\, build trust\, and strengthen both short- and long-term staff retention.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/beyond-the-sales-pitch-communicating-the-true-camp-experience-to-todays-staff-2/
LOCATION:Room 302
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T215041Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Unpeeled: What the Savannah Bananas Can Teach Us About Change
DESCRIPTION:Camp operations often repeat the same routines year after year\, even when they no longer reflect how parents and staff want to engage. Like old-school baseball\, they can feel rigid and outdated. The Savannah Bananas reimagined the game by keeping what fans loved and reinventing what they didn’t. In this session\, learn how camp directors can become change agents by modernizing infrastructure and operations—without losing the magic of tradition.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/camp-unpeeled-what-the-savannah-bananas-can-teach-us-about-change-2/
LOCATION:Room 322
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T215108Z
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SUMMARY:Finish Strong: Inspiring Ideas to Close Your Staff Training
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are planning staff orientation for a day camp or a resident camp\, you always want to end your training strong. How do you close each session\, each full day\, and your entire week or more of staff orientation in a meaningful and inspiring way? You will experience a variety of impactful endings that you can quickly and easily integrate into your staff training for this summer.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/finish-strong-inspiring-ideas-to-close-your-staff-training-2/
LOCATION:Room 402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
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SUMMARY:Ditching Walkie-Talkies for Discord
DESCRIPTION:Crackling static\, dead batteries\, and endless “can you hear me?” moments sound familiar? In 2024\, Camp Jamison\, led by Executive Director Jacqueline McDonough\, ditched walkie-talkies and switched to Discord. Now\, after two summers of testing it\, Jacqueline shares how the change cut costs\, boosted staff buy-in\, and improved communication from whole-camp coordination to one-on-one check-ins. This session covers the benefits and (of course) the challenges\, including those 2 a.m. emotional staff messages\, so participants can decide if Discord is right for their camp. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for setup\, staff onboarding\, and communication norms that make modern tech work for even the most untechy of camp cultures.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/ditching-walkie-talkies-for-discord-2/
LOCATION:Room 315
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T173838Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Calm in Uncertain Times: Supporting Staff\, Children\, and Families
DESCRIPTION:Camp is often a safe and joyful space where kids and staff can grow\, connect\, and build lasting memories. Yet times of uncertainty\, whether in the world or within the camp community itself\, can bring up stress\, fear\, and big emotions. Counselors and camp leaders are in a powerful position to offer stability\, consistency\, and connection when things feel unpredictable. \nThis interactive workshop helps camp staff understand how uncertainty and stress affect both the mind and body\, drawing on research in resilience and emotional regulation. Participants will practice clear and compassionate communication\, stress-management tools\, and strategies for building a supportive team culture where everyone feels grounded and cared for. \nThe session also focuses on staff wellness-recognizing signs of burnout and using regulation skills to sustain energy and empathy throughout the season.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/creating-calm-in-uncertain-times-supporting-staff-children-and-families-2/
LOCATION:Room 309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202530Z
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SUMMARY:Fearless Feedback: Building Confidence in Camp Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Many seasonal staff can find it uncomfortable or intimidating to give difficult feedback to staff during the summer. In this session\, we will explore three different feedback models that will help camp staff grow and leave leadership feeling confident. Through role-playing common camp scenarios\, you will practice giving and receiving feedback. This roundtable will provide you with a ready-to-use session that will prepare your leadership team for summer 2026.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/fearless-feedback-building-confidence-in-camp-supervisors-2/
LOCATION:Room 419
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213838Z
UID:10000322-1773237600-1773241200@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:Intentionally Designed\, Large-Scale\, Cheap Games
DESCRIPTION:This session will bring participants along on a journey that transformed the programming paradigm at YMCA Camp Cory. Budgetary constraints led to the emergence of high-quality all-camp games. And we are sharing them with you. For free! Come learn about game design and all the things that make all-camp games exquisite (Dramatis Personae\, epic music\, engaging costumes\, pacing\, prop building and storage\, coopetition\, and engagement strategies). \nWe will share design standards and other strategies we’ve used at YMCA Camp Cory to develop original\, all-camp games on a shoestring budget. We’ll introduce some game examples\, show the creation process\, and provide resources that other camps can use.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/intentionally-designed-large-scale-cheap-games-2/
LOCATION:Room 410
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213853Z
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SUMMARY:Accounting Strategies to Increase Profits and Reduce Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Running 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 maximize tax deductions\, navigate new tax law changes—especially around depreciation and the employee retention credit—and manage key accounting issues for both for-profit and non-profit camps. Experts will also explore how to strengthen bank relationships and financing options\, structure the purchase or sale of a camp\, and develop a sound succession plan for long-term sustainability. Participants will leave with practical strategies to overcome financial obstacles\, improve profitability\, and ensure their camps fiscal health in changing economic times.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/accounting-strategies-to-increase-profits-and-reduce-taxes-3/
LOCATION:Room 314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213920Z
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SUMMARY:DEI Status Report: A Fishbowl on Inclusion in Camping
DESCRIPTION:We’ve been talking about DEI for years\, so where are we now? In this candid\, in-the-round conversation\, four practitioners drop the script and speak honestly about the state of inclusion in camps: the progress\, the fatigue\, the wins that keep us going\, and the barriers that still hold us back. No slides. No Q&A. Just real talk about what it means to keep doing this work when the world is pushing back. Attendees will leave with a new perspective on inclusion work\, renewed clarity\, and the courage and insight to advocate for inclusion in youth spaces.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/dei-status-report-a-fishbowl-on-inclusion-in-camping-2/
LOCATION:Room 312
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174915Z
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Drumming\, Rhythm\, and Movement Into Your Camp Activities: Easy Ways to Boost Energy\, Teamwork\, and Camper Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired! This hands-on\, interactive session will expose you to the possibilities of incorporating rhythm into your offerings and activities in camp. \nFeaturing demonstrations from Adam and his team from Path To Rhythm\, participants will be a part of the high energy and connection created by rhythm making. \nAdam will break down easy ways to lead and facilitate group activities that you can take to your campers and staff. Come learn specific techniques to be able to lead activities\, be inspired to incorporate rhythm activities into your programming\, and expand upon your music program offerings.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/introducing-activities-with-rhythm-drumming-and-movement-to-your-camp-2/
LOCATION:Room 202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213950Z
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SUMMARY:Balance Beam Management: A New Approach to Keeping Team and Campers Happy
DESCRIPTION:The 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 new approach to team leadership that builds trust\, fosters open conversation\, and helps staff regulate emotions in real time rather than reacting to stress. The same techniques can also be used to support campers more effectively. \nThis approach centers joy and care\, helping leaders and staff develop meaningful relationships and healthy communication. By promoting emotional regulation\, co-regulation\, and play-based techniques\, we create environments where everyone feels seen\, safe\, and supported.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/balance-beam-management-a-new-approach-to-keeping-team-and-campers-happy-2/
LOCATION:Room 415
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T202329Z
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SUMMARY:The Complexities of Medication Management:  Understanding the Regulations and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Medication 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 essential for the safety of your full camp population. This session will discuss the components of medication management and steps your camp can take to create a healthy protocol for care.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/the-complexities-of-medication-management-understanding-the-regulations-and-responsibilities-2/
LOCATION:Room 421
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214049Z
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SUMMARY:Building Bus Community: The Human Approach to a Better Transportation Experience
DESCRIPTION:This 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 overlook the social dynamics that shape a child’s daily commute. By shifting our approach from simply transporting campers to fostering a sense of community on board\, we can significantly improve the overall experience of not just our campers\, but also our bus staff and drivers.\nOur focus will be centered not only on how community building makes the bus ride more enjoyable but also helps reduce behavioral issues and reinforces a sense of belonging among campers\, bus staff\, and drivers\, creating a lasting positive impact that extends far beyond the bus ride and camp season.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/building-bus-community-the-human-approach-to-a-better-transportation-experience-2/
LOCATION:Room 417
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214018Z
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Intentional Dialogue in an Age of Division
DESCRIPTION:In 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 into hard conversations—rather than avoiding or canceling them—builds communities rooted in trust and empathy. Drawing from research in restorative practices\, social-emotional learning\, and self-determination theory\, participants will explore how structured dialogue and shared responsibility help young people develop resilience and perspective-taking. Through case studies and interactive reflection from Camp Stomping Ground\, we’ll analyze how adult discomfort can reinforce division\, and how intentional dialogue creates belonging across difference. Participants will leave with concrete frameworks and facilitation tools for transforming conflict into connection in today’s fractured cultural landscape.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/conflict-is-the-curriculum-courageous-dialogue-in-an-age-of-division-2/
LOCATION:Room 311
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214033Z
UID:10000315-1773237600-1773241200@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:The No-Sweat Marketing Plan
DESCRIPTION:You 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 a clear\, values-driven\, actionable marketing plan in minutes\, not months. Together\, we’ll map out realistic goals\, define your target audiences (and the people who influence them)\, and build a customer-centered strategy that drives enrollment and engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to marketing\, you’ll walk away with a practical plan you can put to work the moment you return home.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/the-no-sweat-marketing-plan-2/
LOCATION:Room 418
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T201425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214110Z
UID:10000312-1773237600-1773241200@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:The Perks\, Privileges\, and Pitfalls of Hiring and Managing Staff Parents
DESCRIPTION:Parents 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 brand inside and outside of camp\, and the inability to separate their job as a staff member from their role as a parent when their children are “at work” with them. This session will help the people who hire\, train\, and manage staff parents understand the importance of setting clear expectations from the start and recognize the value in having targeted training for staff parents during orientation. This session will focus on positive ways supervisors can convey to staff parents that they were hired to do a job\, and that while at camp\, their parental role comes second. When/if staff parents overstep that boundary\, their behaviors not only reflect poorly on the job that they do\, but can negatively impact their own children’s camp experience. Don’t let it!
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/the-perks-privileges-and-pitfalls-of-hiring-and-managing-staff-parents-2/
LOCATION:Room 310
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T201425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214127Z
UID:10000313-1773237600-1773241200@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:A Strengths-Based Approach to Working with Tough Boys
DESCRIPTION:The 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 waiting to be channeled. \nThis session equips camp leaders with practical strategies to work with the boys and young men who naturally emerge as influential figures within their camp culture. We will begin by exploring how precarious masculinity the constant pressure boys feel to prove their manhood drives attention-seeking\, risk-taking\, defiance\, and disconnection in camp settings. From there\, participants will learn proven strategies for aligning with\, challenging\, and empowering boys that can be implemented at the camp leadership level as well as taught to camp staff. Transform your most challenging campers into your greatest assets for building a camp culture where everyone\, not just the loudest voices\, can thrive.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/a-strengths-based-approach-to-working-with-tough-boys-2/
LOCATION:Room 404
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T201225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214145Z
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SUMMARY:How to Do What You Said You Would Do:  Being Accountable to Yourself and Others\, with Less Stress
DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’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 even had a task list? Would you like to raise accountability for yourself and those you collaborate with? In this session with Diana Bloom\, we will learn actionable steps that can be implemented to achieve high productivity and efficiency and to bridge the gap between our intentions and our actions. Together\, we will discover systems and processes to prioritize\, track\, and complete tasks with less stress. We will learn techniques for better clarity in task management\, how to prevent tasks from falling through the cracks\, and how to track work to completion.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/how-to-do-what-you-said-you-would-do-being-accountable-to-yourself-and-others-with-less-stress-2/
LOCATION:Room 301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T201224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201224Z
UID:10000308-1773237600-1773241200@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:Developing Future Camp Leaders with CIT Programs
DESCRIPTION:Finding 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. Programs must be based on providing mentorship and developing future leaders beyond just giving an opportunity to be at camp for another summer. We will explore characteristics of a successful program\, pitfalls to avoid\, and tips for transforming a program into a robust leadership pipeline. We will cover best practices and share real examples.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/developing-future-camp-leaders-with-cit-programs-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T134500
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20260127T202814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T202828Z
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SUMMARY:VOCE Roundtable Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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 information on topics and moderators will be shared after the data from a survey is collected.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/voce-roundtable-discussions/
LOCATION:Room 411/412
CATEGORIES:VOCE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20260127T213227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T213121Z
UID:10000425-1773232200-1773235800@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:ACA Chesapeake Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/aca-chesapeake-gathering/
LOCATION:Room 413
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20260127T213150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T213151Z
UID:10000424-1773232200-1773235800@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:ACA Upstate Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/aca-upstate-gathering/
LOCATION:Room 202
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20260127T213115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T213506Z
UID:10000423-1773232200-1773235800@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:Parks and Rec Camps Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/parks-and-rec-camps-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Room 405/406
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T205708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T213718Z
UID:10000400-1773232200-1773235800@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:EPIC Dining Hall
DESCRIPTION:Anyone who identifies as an EPIC (Emerging Professional in Camping) is invited to join this session of networking and casual conversation that is relevant to our community. Bring your challenges\, hot topics\, and lunch!
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/epic-dining-hall-2/
LOCATION:Room 402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T172223
CREATED:20251209T205708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T213902Z
UID:10000399-1773232200-1773235800@tristatecampconference.com
SUMMARY:4-H Camp Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Step into a dynamic session designed for 4-H camp professionals! Whether you’re a seasoned camp director or new to the team\, this round table is your chance to connect with peers from across the region\, exchange ideas\, and spark inspiration. \nDiscover what’s working in other state 4-H camp programs\, share your own success stories\, and gather fresh programming ideas and resources to take back to your camp. Bring your staff training agendas\, emergency management plans\, program evaluations\, and any tools you use. This is a space for open sharing and collective growth. \nExpect lively discussion\, practical takeaways\, and new connections that will strengthen your camp community. Come ready to contribute\, learn\, and leave energized for the season ahead!
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/4-h-camp-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:Room 415
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