The Camp Reset: A Three-Part E-Series (Hosted by ACA New England)

EVENT OVERVIEW

The goal isn’t to reinvent your camp. It’s to make sure every summer leaves you better prepared for the next one.

This three-part series will explore how to capture lessons while they’re fresh, identify the systems behind recurring challenges, and make intentional changes that strengthen hiring, training, supervision, and leadership practices. Along the way, you’ll discover opportunities to reduce recurring frustrations, build leadership capacity, and create a camp that is easier to lead – not because camp gets easier, but because you’re no longer solving the same problems year after year.

Whether you’re a seasoned director or stepping into a new leadership role, The Camp Reset series will help you turn summer experiences into practical improvements that support both your camp’s success and your own sustainability as a leader.

EVENT DETAILS

Part 1 – Don’t Lose Summer 2026: Capturing the Right Lessons Before They’re Gone

Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30am ET

Every summer leaves clues. Some point to systems that worked better than expected. Others reveal recurring frustrations, unmet needs, or opportunities you don’t want to miss. This session creates space to step back from the day-to-day demands of camp life and take a thoughtful look at the season you’ve just completed – while the lessons are still close enough to be useful.

Part 2 – Make It Mean Something: Finding the Systems Behind the Stress

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00am ET

Once you’ve identified the clues, the next step is making sense of them. This session focuses on the recurring challenges, frustrations, and successes that shape a camp season and asks a simple question: What might they be trying to tell us? By looking for patterns rather than isolated events, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the systems and practices that influence your staff experience, operational effectiveness, and leadership workload.

Part 3 – From Insight to Action: Building a Better Next Summer

Tuesday, January 12, 2027 from 10:00 to 11:30am ET

Insight alone doesn’t create change. The real value of reflection comes when it shapes the way we hire, train, communicate, supervise, and lead. In this final session, we’ll focus on translating what you’ve learned into practical action – identifying a handful of meaningful changes that can strengthen your camp, support your staff, and make next summer a little easier to lead than the last.

HOW TO REGISTER

This event is hosted and facilitate by ACA New England.

Participants can register for one individual session, or for the full three-part series bundle. If you’d like to attend two of the three sessions, please reach out to Gillian (gillian@acanewengland.org). Participation in all three parts is not required but it is recommended. This is a 200-level offering best suited for those with hands-on experience.

Part 1 Only: Member $30/non-Member $45

Part 2 Only: Member $30/non-Member $45

Part 3 Only: Member $40/non-Member $55

Series Bundle: Member $80/non-Member $125

A recording of each session will be available to registered participants for 30 days. 

If you register after Parts 1 or 2 have taken place, recaps will be available to catch you up. 

Registration is non-refundable but may be transferred to another member of your team prior to the start of the session. To transfer a registration please email gillian@acanewengland.org

Click here to register

Financial assistance is available. To request assistance, please fill out this form.

Please reach out to Kerry Salvo at kerry@acanewengland.org with questions.