DFI Title XX Partner Trainings
ACA Illinois pioneered the use of federal funds to provide young people with the opportunity to better themselves and their lives through the camp experience. These trainings will walk you through the steps of applying, program requirements, paperwork & forms, timeline and more required for being a partner camp/agency in the ACA Illinois & IDHS DFI Title XX Camping Services Program.
These trainings are required for all camps/agencies participating in the program. New this year: We've broken up the information in to several short, topic specific webinars that can be attended by different members of your staff team based on their roles with the funding program.
Every new camp/agency must have one person attend the Program Orientation.
Returning camps/agencies may choose to attend the Program Orientation or the shorter webinars.
These trainings are required for all camps/agencies participating in the program. New this year: We've broken up the information in to several short, topic specific webinars that can be attended by different members of your staff team based on their roles with the funding program.
Every new camp/agency must have one person attend the Program Orientation.
Returning camps/agencies may choose to attend the Program Orientation or the shorter webinars.
Program Overview
3 Hours
This course will provide an overview of the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program and include:
3 Hours
This course will provide an overview of the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program and include:
- A description of how the program functions, where the funding comes from, and how camps can partner with the American Camp Association, Illinois & the Illinois Department of Human Services to gain access to funding.
- Overview of agency/camp qualifications and how campers qualify for the funding.
- A brief summary of the allocation and match requirements and process for agencies.
- Other pertinent information so that Executives and Directors can learn about the program and determine if this program will meet the needs of their camp.
Program Update
45 Minutes
This course is designed for staff who have a background with the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program and who participated in the Overview training last year. We will review and provide new due dates for:
45 Minutes
This course is designed for staff who have a background with the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program and who participated in the Overview training last year. We will review and provide new due dates for:
- Agency and Participant Requirements
- Applications
- Summer Paperwork
- Billing Timeline and Match Payments
Application Process Orientation
45 Minutes
This course is an in-depth look at the application process including all required information and documents. Each application component will be introduced and discussed. This course should be attended by the main agency contact who will compile and submit the application.
45 Minutes
This course is an in-depth look at the application process including all required information and documents. Each application component will be introduced and discussed. This course should be attended by the main agency contact who will compile and submit the application.
Financial and Allocation Process Orientation
45 Minutes
During this training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Allocation Memo, match payments, and final payments from American Camp Association, Illinois to your agency. We’ll discuss the allocated days per client and how and when to submit an overbill to possibly provide funding for additional days or clients served.
45 Minutes
During this training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Allocation Memo, match payments, and final payments from American Camp Association, Illinois to your agency. We’ll discuss the allocated days per client and how and when to submit an overbill to possibly provide funding for additional days or clients served.
Administrative Billing Process Orientation
45 Minutes
Calling all registrars! This training will dissect the required camper paperwork that must be submitted as well as the Excel billing form. We’ll discuss important dates, things to remember, and strategies to ensure that your bill is 100% complete the first time it is submitted.
45 Minutes
Calling all registrars! This training will dissect the required camper paperwork that must be submitted as well as the Excel billing form. We’ll discuss important dates, things to remember, and strategies to ensure that your bill is 100% complete the first time it is submitted.
Outcomes Reporting & Requirements Orientation
45 Minutes
This course will give camp leadership teams a training module to teach their counselors to effectively complete the required Camper Report Form for the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program. Participants will see an overview of three training options (a 20-minute, a 60-minute, and a 30-minute mid-summer inservice) developed by the American Camp Association, Illinois, then receive the training documents to implement in their own camp staff training sessions.
45 Minutes
This course will give camp leadership teams a training module to teach their counselors to effectively complete the required Camper Report Form for the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program. Participants will see an overview of three training options (a 20-minute, a 60-minute, and a 30-minute mid-summer inservice) developed by the American Camp Association, Illinois, then receive the training documents to implement in their own camp staff training sessions.