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We’re Live in
Austin!
2007 ACA National Conference
February 13-16
Austin, Texas
"Widening the Circle"
www.ACAcamps.org/conference
Austin, the "Live Music Capitol
of the World," provides a friendly,
exciting, and hospitable backdrop. Just
steps away from the Sixth Street Entertainment
District, the impressive State Capitol,
and the University of Texas campus, the
full-service
Austin Hilton offers
all the amenities you want, plus a great
atmosphere to connect with your colleagues.
 Keynote
Lecture—Featuring David
Elkind, Ph.D.
Dr. Elkind, professor of child development
at Tufts University, joins us on Wednesday
morning, February 14, for a special keynote
lecture, The Power of Play. Dr. Elkind’s
research in the areas of perceptual, cognitive,
and social development of young children
fueled the books, The
Power of Play, The
Hurried Child, All
Grown Up and No Place to Go, Miseducation, and Grandparenting:
Understanding Today’s Children. This
much-loved author and psychologist is the
past president of the National Association
for the Education of Young Children, and
a frequent contributor to television programs,
including the Today
Show, 20/20, Oprah,
and the Lifetime series Kids
These Days,
which he cohosted.
Registration for the National Conference
You can register
online. The registration
form includes rates and policies. Or, download the form and send via mail or fax.
Attention Students!
We’re pleased to offer full-time
students, holding ACA memberships, access
to complimentary registration.
Stay Ahead of the Curve With Business
Affiliates
Access
the 2007 national conference exhibitors
and sponsors ahead as well as on site. See who is exhibiting
and consider contacting companies in advance
to schedule time to meet in Austin. New
for Austin—You can make purchases
right at participating exhibitors’ booths.
Five Education-Packed Days With Endless
Variety
Kindred and Affiliate
Groups |
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| Morning |
ACA Council of
Delegates |
| Kindred and Affiliate
Groups |
| Pre-conference education
sessions |
| Afternoon |
| Pre-conference education
sessions |
Kindred and Affiliate
Groups |
| Opening Keynote
3 p.m. |
| Section (Local Offices
and Membership) Gatherings |
| President’s
Reception |
| Evening Networking
Opportunities |
| Evening |
| Networking
Opportunities |
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| Morning |
| Keynote Lecture,
featuring David Elkind, Ph.D. |
| Breakout Sessions,
Including Research Presentations |
| Afternoon |
| Breakout Sessions,
Including Research Presentations |
| Exhibit Hall Reception |
| Additional Evening
Networking Events |
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| Morning |
| Pre-exhibit Opening
Breakout Sessions |
| Exhibit Hall Open |
| Midday |
| Keynote Event and
Luncheon |
| Afternoon |
| Exhibit Hall Open |
| Post Exhibit Hall
Closing Breakout Sessions |
| Evening |
| Night on the Town
in the ‘Live Music Capitol of
the World!’ |
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| Morning |
| Back-to-back Breakout
Sessions and Research Presentations |
| Afternoon |
| "I Believe" Event,
Including Luncheon, Presentation,
and Closing |
| All-conference Programming
Ends by 2:30 p.m. |
| Afternoon and evening
departures |
The carefully crafted program is divided
into five key threads:
- Youth Development for Campers and Staff
- Human Resources and Staff Training
- Business Operations
- Strategies and Tools to Address Emerging
Issues
- Widening the Circle
Within these threads, programs are offered
in traditional breakouts, hands-on demonstrations,
discussion forums, research forums, poster
sessions, and keynote style lectures. Choose
the format that matches your learning style.
Check Out Our Program-in-Progress!
In early December, you can access a new
online program itinerary builder. Search
by speaker, key word, track, or day and
time. Download your personalized schedule
to your computer or PDA!
Attention All Potential ACA National Conference
Speakers!
ACA is accepting session proposals for
the 2007 ACA National Conference through
September 9, 2006. Submit
your proposal online.
We are seeking your suggestions for speakers
and topics as well.
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Southeast Area ACA Conference
September 25-27, 2006
Marriott Executive Park, Charlotte, NC
Southeastern Office Contact:
919-402-4336
info@ACAsoutheastern.org
www.ACASoutheastern.org
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Camp Administrator Course in Cooperation
with the NRPA, October 10, 2006
Youth development professionals in recreation
and parks, attending the National Recreation
and Park Association (NRPA) Congress and
Exposition in Seattle, may register for
a half-day pre-conference, "New Camp
Administrator Orientation." The
course is adapted from the New Director
Orientation and will have a day camp focus. ACA
and NRPA members may register at a reduced
rate. Register today!
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Sections Offer Basic Camp Director Course
in Four Locations
Directors have multiple options to take
the Basic Camp Director Course (BCDC) in
2006/2007. The BCDC provides the basics
and more for camp directors with fewer
than six years of experience or for seasoned
program directors and site managers. This
is an excellent opportunity to be sure
you have well-rounded knowledge of the
core areas and to begin a personal network
of camp professionals. Course size is limited.
We encourage potential participants to
register early.
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DECA Express ‘06
The 2006
Diabetes Education & Camping
Association Conference
(DECA Express ’06),
October 11 – 15, 2006, will be hosted
by Camp Hertko Hollow, a specialty camp
for youth with diabetes. The conference
will be held at the Des Moines YMCA Camp
in Boone, Iowa.
For more training and professional development
event information, visit the ACA
training calendar online.
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