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2008 American Camp Association National
Conference at the Gaylord Opryland
Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee
 Many
Voices, One Community . . . Join a
nationwide network of camp professionals
and others furthering child and youth
development.
Programs are designed around you. A variety
of program formats fit almost any learning
style. Attend this educational event and
bring back to your camp valuable insights. “The
Strength of Many Voices” offers us
a platform to explore ways to share what
we know, with new and expanded audiences,
in a compelling way.
Programs, offered in a variety of learning
formats, will address:
Child and Youth Development and Behavior — Preparing
young people, through the camp experience,
for healthy, successful, and meaningful
lives. Topics may include exploring participant
development and behavior in the areas of
health and wellness, bullying, program
design, and other methods to build on the
joy of camp and link activities to desired
outcomes.
Staff Training and Leadership — In
addition to critical areas in human resources
like skillfully recruiting, selecting,
managing, training, and motivating staff
and volunteers, we’ll address goal
setting, leadership, outcomes attainment,
youth involvement in decision making, and
developing life skills on the job. Sessions
that address staff health and wellness
will be highlighted.
Business and Operations — Learn
about successful fundraising strategies,
best practices in finance, risk management
issues, strategic planning, site and facility
management, marketing innovations, environmental
issues, food service, transportation, technology
solutions, and public policy.
Emerging Issues, Tools, and Strategies — We’ll
devote significant program time to the
Just-in-Time learning needs, their potential
solutions, and the innovations that our
audience provides through highly participatory
sessions. Some sessions will explore the
adaptability of solutions provided by related
organizations to the camp community.
Innovative Programs and Activities — Sessions
in this area will highlight some of the
creative and emerging programs that camps
offer. You’ll take home some terrific
ideas to add or modify your already successful
program design.
Headlining Speakers
Tuesday, February 12 • 3 p.m.
 Making an Impact in the Lives of Children,
Youth and Teens
Rick Rigsby, Ph.D.
Dr. Rigsby is an educator, former television
reporter, communications specialist, and
athletic team chaplain.
Wednesday, February 13 • 8 a.m.
 The Pressured Child at Camp
Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Dr. Thompson is a consultant, author, and
psychologist specializing in children and
families.
Thursday, February 14 • Noon
 Creating Winning Teams
Sally Jewell, CEO, REI, Inc.
Sally Jewell is an environmentally conscious
and community-oriented CEO, leading one
of the nation’s most well-respected
companies, REI.
Friday, February 15 • 12:15 p.m.
 The Strength of Many Voices
Peg Smith, CEO, American Camp Association
(ACA)
Peg Smith is a leader, visionary, educator,
and child advocate. She has a passion for
improving the lives of children and families
through camp experiences.
Hotel Accommodations
$160 per night, single and double rooms,
special rates will be available three
days prior and post-conference dates
for those who wish to extend their stays
to enjoy Nashville sites and activities.
The hotel address is:
Gaylord
Opryland Resort & Convention
Center
2800 Opryland Drive • Nashville, TN
37214
866.972.6779
Experience Nashville
Discover more about specific
sessions and kindred and affiliate events.
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Consider Presenting at the ACA National
Conference!
Proposals for educational breakout sessions
offered at the 2008 National Conference
will be accepted online through September
10, 2007. Notifications will be
made by September 30 to aid your planning.
Our conference theme, The Strength of Many
Voices, offers a wide range of programmatic
possibilities. For complete instructions
including the process for submission, visit:
www.ACAcamps.org/conference.
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ACA Basic Camp Directors Course (BCDC)
October
22-26, 2007
Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center – Front
Royal, VA (just outside of D.C.)
Additional courses will be listed online
as details become available.
Registration
is available online.
You'll need to choose the specific geographic
course you would like in order to get the
registration form.
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