American Camp Association - Illinois
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      • Accreditation Process Workshop
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      • New Director Orientation
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      • Standards School
      • Starting a New Camp
      • Visitor Update Course
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    • DFI Title XX >
      • Camp Referrals for DFI Title XX
      • For Camps in the DFI Title XX Program >
        • DFI Title XX Partner Orientation
  • Mid States Camp Conference
  • Calendar
  • About Us
    • Membership >
      • ACA Illinois Annual Meeting
      • Information Session
    • Find a Camp!
    • Get Involved
    • Blog: In the Loop
    • ACA Illinois Staff
    • ACA Illinois Board
    • Contact Us
    • Find a Job!
    • Getting To ACA Illinois
    • Refund Policy
  • Donate
  • Programs
    • Professional Development >
      • Accreditation Process Workshop
      • Associate Visitor Course
      • The Bob Ditter Professional Development Series for Camp Pros
      • Moving Up Series
      • New Director Orientation
      • Shared Interest Groups
      • Standards School
      • Starting a New Camp
      • Visitor Update Course
      • Women in Camp Summit
    • Accreditation
    • DFI Title XX >
      • Camp Referrals for DFI Title XX
      • For Camps in the DFI Title XX Program >
        • DFI Title XX Partner Orientation
  • Mid States Camp Conference
  • Calendar

Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA)

The Student Camp Leadership Academy offers undergrad students, recent graduates or new professionals in the camping world. ACA Illinois has developed events and sessions to help you navigate the professional side of camping.
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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! ​
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SCLA | Monthly Live Events:  Get your computer logged on and join us the first Thursday of each month while we explore the process of navigating your career in the camp field. Click on the button to learn more!



SCLA | Weekend Retreat: This in person retreat before our Mid States Camp Conference will provide more opportunities for networking and building skills for your toolbox. Click on the button to learn more!

American Camp ASSOCIATION, illinois

Mailing Address: 
5 S. WABASH AVE. SUITE 1406
CHICAGO, IL 60603-3104
P: 312-332-0833
F: 312-332-4011
E: INFO@ACAIL.ORG

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