Student Camp Leadership Academy
​Weekend Retreat

Saturday, April 7 - Sunday, April 8, 2018

Pheasant Run Resort
St Charles, Illinois
​Interested in a career in camp and have no idea where to start?
​Come to the annual Student Camp Leadership Academy hosted just before the Mid States Camp Conference!

This in person workshop will provide more opportunities for networking and building skills for your toolbox. The length of the weekend retreat offers students a more in-depth look into each topic plus the addition of more resources and information.

Topics Include:
  • Types of camps in the camp field.
  • Professional jobs and where to find them.
  • Resources for finding jobs, landing jobs and keeping jobs.
  • When to move onto a new camp and how to do it gracefully.
  • The positions, courses and involvement in camp is needed to boost your resume.
  • Advice on navigating living on camp year round, maintaining relationships in this stressful work and the pros & cons of a career in camp.
  • And so much more!
See Full Schedule Below
scla_mid_states_schedule_2018.pdf
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​Who Can Attend?
This program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students, those who may be taking a break between courses or recent graduates. This program is not appropriate for attendees who have already been in the camp field in a professional position such as a year round camp director. 
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Space is limited.
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​Where do I stay?
​Attendees will be responsible for their own housing arrangements at Pheasant Run. Check out the room sharing group here to find a roommate!  Click here to reserve your hotel room.
​How much does it cost?
 Program Fee (Includes program and select meals on Saturday and Sunday)
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$35 if registered to attend the Mid States Camp Conference as a Group Registration or Individual Registration*
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$60 if not attending the Mid States Camp Conference*. 
Registration links
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SCLA Weekend Retreat add-on option in Group Registration
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SCLA Weekend Retreat add-on option in Individual Registration
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For those not attending the Mid States Camp Conference
Membership

​*All attendees of programs within the Student Camp Leadership Academy must be ACA members. Check out how to get your first year free by clicking here. Already used your “First Year Free” option? That's ok, ACA offers special student rates.

Click  to learn more!