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Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry, the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools, and innovative programming ideas. September/October 2010 articles address education, research, history, 2020 Toolbox, and much more.

2010 September/October Camping Magazine Magazine

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2010 Conference Keynote Speakers

Mark Victor HansenOpening Keynote Event
Tuesday, February 16, 2 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Mark Victor Hansen

Join co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books for the official opening of the ACA 2010 National Conference. His experiences as an author, collector of great stories, entrepreneur, and philanthropist are woven through his presentations. Mark delivers proven messages of possibility, opportunity and action.


Keynote
Wednesday, February 17, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m

Mawi Asgedom

Mawi Asgedom has written five books that are used in thousands of classrooms across North America and spoken to over 750,000 students and educators in more than forty states. A nationally recognized educator, Mawi has trained leaders at The Harvard School of Education, The Midwest Principals Center, and numerous international conferences.


Peg Smith, ACA CEOAnniversary Luncheon Celebration & Keynote Thursday, February 18, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Peg Smith, American Camp Association CEO

"Well-Founded Hope: From the Past to the Future"
Join visionary leader, Peg Smith, for our special Anniversary Luncheon Celebration. Peg's keynote address will tie the timeless, core values of the camp experience, culled from our rich history, artfully into the not so distant future. Improving the lives of children and families through the camp experience – both mission and legacy.


Closing Keynote
Friday February 19, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Luis Benitez

Imagine the experience of climbing Mount Everest once, and contemplating summiting five additional times, including once as a leader of an expedition with a blind climber. We'll learn about Luis' incredible story of a childhood spent almost entirely indoors and the events that led to a career in the extreme outdoors and ponder creating our own, personal Everest.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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