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SUMMARY:Responses to Staff Sexual Misconduct: Punitive\, Restorative\, and Advocacy Approaches
DESCRIPTION:When sexual harassment or assault occurs in our communities\, camp leadership holds two distinct\, and sometimes conflicting\, responsibilities: supporting the staff member who was harmed and maintaining community safety going forward. Teaching camp directors how to use trauma-informed approaches that empower and center the needs of staff who experience harm\, while also fulfilling their leadership responsibilities\, is essential. As a camp consultant who has helped camp leadership teams through many challenging processes around sexual assault\, Elissa Asch will share various best-practice approaches to supporting survivors\, repairing harm\, and moving forward as a community.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/responses-to-staff-sexual-misconduct-a-restorative-approach-2/
LOCATION:Room 314
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SUMMARY:From Hookup Culture to Consent Culture: How to Make the Difficult Transition
DESCRIPTION:When camp staff arrive at the beginning of each summer\, they are not blank slates. Hookup culture\, the harmful sexual culture on high school and college campuses today\, has far-reaching impacts on the way our staff have learned to conceptualize sex\, romance\, and intimacy. To foster a healthy\, professional culture among staff\, camps have the opportunity to address hookup culture and consent in their staff training and cultural expectations. Building a culture that celebrates consent and self-advocacy skills will also allow us to do the most important thing of all: care for our campers better. This session will allow camp leaders to understand the hookup culture their staff are entrenched in outside of camp and build the tools to take tangible steps towards building a consent culture this summer.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/from-hookup-culture-to-consent-culture-how-to-make-the-difficult-transition-2/
LOCATION:Room 314
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SUMMARY:Disability Inclusion Includes ALL Staff: Strategies for Getting Your Team On Board
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to get your staff on board with inclusion? A key principle for successful disability inclusion is organizational commitment—every position on your camp team should play a role in ensuring everyone belongs. We’ll tackle common hurdles in building an inclusive culture by using strategies and best practices to bring your whole team on board. Hiring or appointing an Inclusion Specialist isn’t the magic answer; it can backfire if they aren’t properly supported. Learn how to best mentor and teach front-line staff\, giving your entire team the tools and confidence to foster disability inclusion and enhance success for all at camp this summer.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/disability-inclusion-includes-all-staff-strategies-for-getting-your-team-on-board-2/
LOCATION:Room 314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T140000
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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:20260311T094500
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SUMMARY:When Parents Push the Limits: Human-Centered Communication and Risk Management in Camp
DESCRIPTION:Parents today are more anxious\, vocal\, and involved than ever\, and camp leaders are often caught in the middle. In this interactive session\, an experienced camp director and trauma-informed attorney explore how to navigate challenging parent interactions with clarity\, empathy\, and professionalism. Together\, they’ll unpack the roots of heightened parent behavior\, share communication frameworks that de-escalate tension\, and outline practical risk-management strategies that protect relationships\, reputation\, and camper well-being. Participants will leave with tools to transform difficult conversations into opportunities for trust and partnership.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/when-parents-push-the-limits-human-centered-communication-and-risk-management-in-camp-2/
LOCATION:Room 314
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 101: How to Be an Effective Local\, State\, and Federal Advocate for Camps
DESCRIPTION:In the old days\, camp professionals could afford to just keep their heads down and do the work. In recent years\, we have learned that one way or another\, federal\, state\, and local authorities can deeply impact our ability to run our camps\, for better or worse. Wage and Hour Laws\, public health regulations\, permissible hiring practices\, building codes\, fire codes\, disaster preparation\, insurance regulations\, and the ability to host international exchange visitors have all emerged as hot-button issues for camps across the country in the last few years. This session will help you learn the core skills of effective advocacy so that you can join with other camp leaders and engage with your state and local representatives and regulators to advocate for workable solutions. Plus\, advocacy is a skill set that will serve you well with your boards\, funders\, camp families\, and others. Come join the fun!
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/advocacy-101-how-to-be-an-effective-local-state-and-federal-advocate-for-camps-2/
LOCATION:Room 314
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges: Partnering with Families for Successful Disability Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Building trust with families of children with disabilities is key to successful inclusion. This session offers practical strategies to create welcoming messaging\, improve intake processes\, and navigate challenging conversations with empathy. Participants will hear compelling family testimonials about the impact of true inclusion and explore ways to reduce non-disclosure by shifting the narrative from “Why didn’t they tell us?” to “How can we create the trust needed for families to share?” \nAttendees will gain tools to foster stronger partnerships with families\, empowering staff to better understand and support all participants. By focusing on communication\, collaboration\, and inclusive practices from the start\, camp professionals can ensure every camper feels seen\, supported\, and able to thrive in their programs. This session equips staff with the mindset and methods needed to build meaningful bridges with families and create environments where all children truly belong.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/building-bridges-partnering-with-families-for-successful-disability-inclusion-2/
LOCATION:Room 314
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SUMMARY:Ready or Not? The Power of Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:Only 27% of organizations are truly prepared for leadership transitions\, are you one of them? Whether it’s a planned handoff or an unexpected shift\, the difference between readiness and chaos can define your organization’s future. In this session\, we’ll explore what “ready” really means\, uncover the risks of ignoring succession planning\, and identify the steps to build a clear\, confident path forward. You’ll learn how to engage key players – from board members to donors – and use a VUCA (Volatility\, Uncertainty\, Complexity\, Ambiguity) lens to find allies who can champion the process. Succession planning isn’t optional anymore; it’s your insurance policy that helps guarantee stability\, continuity\, and long-term success.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/ready-or-not-the-power-of-succession-planning-2/
LOCATION:Room 314
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SUMMARY:Say It\, Mean It\, Move Forward: Accountability That Works
DESCRIPTION:Giving feedback and having accountability conversations with staff can be challenging\, especially when emotions run high\, shame creeps in\, and motivation takes a hit. In this session\, participants will explore strategies for making feedback more objective\, actionable\, and empowering. Through practical tools and real-world examples\, camp professionals will learn how to navigate tough conversations with clarity and confidence\, fostering a culture of growth and responsibility among their counselor teams.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/say-it-mean-it-move-forward-accountability-that-works-2/
LOCATION:Room 314
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