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A leading authority in all things camp, the American Camp Association, New England works to promote quality camping where it all began.

10/30/2026

📢 Registration for our upcoming Accreditation Volunteer Course will close November 11th! Join our amazing group of ACA, New England volunteers and become an ACA Accreditation Visitor today. Pre-registration is required for this course, click the link below to learn more:

Accreditation Volunteer Course | NOV 18 | 9AM-5PM | Seekonk, MA
www.acanewengland.org/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-11-18-26/

Being an ACA accreditation volunteer (visitor) provides you with the experience to build your network, polish your skills in observation and risk management, and develop mentoring opportunities for both you and the camps you work with. As much as you give to this experience, you’ll gain from new ideas, perspectives, and approaches to the mission-driven work of the camp industry.

10/29/2026

Conference Corner OCTOBER drops tomorrow.

Each month, Gillian, Bud, & Friends will give you a bts look at preparation for the 2027 New England Camp Conference.

What's happening right now? Sessions! It takes a committee and then some to build a program worthy of your time.

Find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple, and then go register for then set a reminder to register for the New England Camp Conference. Registration opens next week.

10/29/2026

You are invited to our Fall Business Member Virtual Showcase on November 5th from 12PM-4PM (FREE for ACA Members; $25 for non-members)
www.acanewengland.org/event/business-member-showcase-2026/

The showcase is an opportunity for camp professionals to connect directly with ACA New England business members about products, services, and resources for camp. Whether you’re planning for next summer, researching a new product or service, looking for solutions, or simply interested in seeing what’s out there, our Showcase makes it easy to explore without leaving your office.

Learn more about the showcase, how the virtual platform works, and which Business Members will be there at the event link above.

Thank you to our Business Showcase sponsor, LifeTraveled (1:30 – 2:30 pm hour)!

10/29/2026

🖥️ Join us on November 17th from 10-11AM (ET) for The Camp Reset — Part Two: Make It Mean Something: Finding the Systems Behind the Stress

Register today: www.acanewengland.org/event/the-camp-reset-a-three-part-e-series-2026-11-17/

This e-session focuses on the recurring challenges, frustrations, and successes that shape a camp season and asks a simple question: What might they be trying to tell us? By looking for patterns rather than isolated events, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the systems and practices that influence your staff experience, operational effectiveness, and leadership workload.

*Participants can register for one individual session, or for the full-series bundle. This is a 200-level offering best suited for those with hands-on experience. If you register after Part 1 has taken place, recaps will be available to catch you up.

10/28/2026

🏕️ Join us NEXT WEEK for our first-ever Fall offering of the New Camp Director Workshop on November 2nd at our office in Lexington, MA.
www.acanewengland.org/event/new-camp-director-workshop-11-2-26/

This fast-paced, one-day program is designed to give new and aspiring camp directors greater understanding of the scope and key functions of the professional role of the camp director.
*This course satisfies the Massachusetts DPH licensing requirements for Camp Directors.

Register today at the event link above. Questions? Please email [email protected]

10/28/2026

Camp friends, this one’s for you! 🏕️

Connect with 37 business members supporting the camp community at ACA New England’s online Business Member Showcase.

📅 November 5
⏰ Noon–4:30 p.m. Eastern
💻 Online—come and go as your schedule allows!
🙌 FREE for ACA members

Meet the people behind products and services for your camp, ask questions, and make connections—all without leaving your desk.

Register and explore the lineup at acanewengland.org/events.

Tag a camp colleague who should join us! 👇

10/28/2026

Setting up your staff for success starts with clear employment expectations and practices. We may have a vague sense that we should be complying with a bunch of employment laws, but how well do we understand what they really are?

🍂 Register today for our Fall Seminar — Setting Up Your Staff for Success: The Laws and Realities of Camp Employment | NOV 12th | Waltham, MA
www.acanewengland.org/event/fall-seminar-setting-up-your-staff-for-success-the-laws-and-realities-of-camp-employment/

Lawyer and camp operator Isaac Mamaysky, along with YMCA of Greater Boston's María Fernanda Cantón (Chief People & Culture Officer) and Bexi Perez (Senior Association Director), will spend the day taking participants through the basics of employment law. Learn more at the event link above.

10/27/2026

Dogs painting with peanut butter? Thanks, Camp CaPella

When it comes to creativity, camp people know how to think outside the box. Sometimes the best ideas are the ones that make you say, "Wait... WHAT?!" 🤣

Because at camp, a little imagination can turn just about anything into an unforgettable experience. 💙

👇 What's the most hilariously creative activity you've seen at camp?

10/26/2026

🎙️ The New England Camp Podcast is intent on sharing stories, resources, and insights related to the New England camp community, including camp accreditation, staffing, risk management, business, leadership, and the overall camp experience.

Subscribe so you don't miss a show or bonus content and catch up on previous episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dgiGeFJ9iCAMGZWQeAK6v?si=fec0f19850ba49df

10/23/2026

☕ Thank you all for joining us today for Coffee & Camp Chat! We had lots of great topics come up for discussion. Here's the REFILL (recap). Join us next time on November 6th.

Today's Discussion was all about Staff Hiring for 2027. Check out the talking points below:
• Strategies on Attracting More Domestic Staff
• Exploring Different Hiring Pools
• Parental Influence on Young Adults Working at Camps
• Project Real Job — Camp IS a REAL JOB!
• Creating Internship Opportunities to Entice Student Hires
• Camp Skills ARE Human Skills
• Raising the Value of the Camp Experience
• Bringing in Hiring Managers
• Post-Covid Hiring Challenges
• New International Visa Restrictions for Specialty Camps
• Supporting Staff Post-Camp & Encouraging Returning to Camp

As a reminder, Coffee & Camp Chat is a FREE bi-weekly discussion among summer camp people! Sip your favorite beverage as we share insights, swap stories, and discuss trends in camping. C&CC is open to everyone in the camping community.

Send any questions you’d like to address to [email protected] and we’ll include them in the next conversation.

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80 Westview Street
Lexington, MA
02421

Website

http://www.acanewengland.org/

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