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  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Camp By The Numbers
    Room: 309
    Speaker: Jonathan Gold – Arbor Group of Camps Oak Crest Day Camp, Pine Grove Day Camp, Tamarack Day Camp
    Business Operations & ManagementEPIC
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Communicating the Magic of "Why Camp" to Staff at Orientation
    Room: 313
    Speaker: Scott Sirota – Gate Hill Day Camp
    EPICProgram DevelopmentStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Game On: Training Staff for Spontaneous Fun
    Room: 201
    Speaker: Travis Allison – Go Camp Pro
    Speaker: Chris Hudson – Camp Highlight/PlanetChris Consulting
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in Camp Life
    Room: 404
    Speaker: Jillian Meinhardt – Camp Danbee and The Bari Group, LLC
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffMental HealthStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Quick Calls, Big Wins: Counter-Intuitive Ways for Counselors to Make Good Decisions in the Heat of Camp
    Room: 304
    Speaker: Michael Mellen – Iron and Sage, Inc.
    EPICStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Ugh, I Have to Call a Parent!
    Room: 302
    Speaker: Emily Golinsky – Bright Moose LLC
    EPIC
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Wellness in the Outdoors
    Room: 312
    Speaker: Emily Minter – The Park School of Baltimore
    EPIC
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Gen Alpha Roundtable
    Room: 405/406
    Speaker: Adam Baranker
    EPICNetworking
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Not-for-Profit vs Not-a-Business: How Discounts & Pricing Impact Your Camp's Mission
    Room: 310
    Speaker: Jeremy Boeckel – UltraCamp
    Business Operations & ManagementEPIC
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Responding to Anxiety at Camp: What to Say and When to Say It
    Room: 314
    Speaker: Kristen Mercado – Kristen Mercado, LCSW
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Boundaries: The Best Form of Abuse Prevention
    Room: 314
    Speaker: Rahel Bayar – The Bayar Group
    EPICStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Dynamic Group Games and Excellent Debriefing: Resolve Bullying & Conflict with Fun!
    Room: 312
    Speaker: Kathleen Hilchey – Strong & Kind Conflict Specialists
    Speaker: Jennifer (JJ) Jupp – Camp Wenonah
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffProgram DevelopmentStaff Trainers & DirectorsVOCE
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    (F)UNcertainty: Empowering Staff to Embrace Uncertainty and Dance with Discomfort
    Room: 403
    Speaker: Kim Aycock – Kimspiration, LLC
    EPICPersonal Growth and Self-CareProgram Development
  • Tuesday, Mar 11th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    How to Advance Your Career by Making Yourself Indispensable
    Room: 304
    Speaker: Erec Hillis – Camp Champions
    EPICPersonal Growth and Self-Care
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Games and Ideas to Enhance Staff Training
    Room: 201
    Speaker: Steve Peck – GAMESARENOWHERE
    EPICGet Active!Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffStaff Trainers & DirectorsTrending Topics
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Make Bad Weather Days Special Days!
    Room: 402
    Speaker: Jed Buck – Roz and Jed Training
    Speaker: Roz Buck – Roz and Jed Training
    EPICGet Active!Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffProgram DevelopmentTrending Topics
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    The Power of Tech: Securing the Resources to Work Smarter, Not Harder
    Room: 322
    Speaker: Lee Biear – Camptiviites
    Business Operations & ManagementEPICProgram DevelopmentTechnology / Web
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    9:45 AM - 10:45 AM East Coast USA Time
    Bridging the Gap Between Positive Masculinity and the Camp Environment
    Room: 401
    Speaker: Drew Fidler – BBYO Center for Adolescent Wellness
    Speaker: Eric Hunker – BBYO
    EPICProgram Development
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    9:45 AM - 10:45 AM East Coast USA Time
    Let's Talk About the "B" Word: Budget!
    Room: 403
    Speaker: Todd Lennig – Camp Ledger
    Business Operations & ManagementEPIC
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    9:45 AM - 10:45 AM East Coast USA Time
    Supply-Free Games to Teach Your Staff
    Room: 202
    Speaker: Brett Gurwitz – Consultant
    EPICGet Active!Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    9:45 AM - 10:45 AM East Coast USA Time
    Work With Different Staff Personalities
    Room: 309
    Speaker: Corrie Sirota – Myra's Kids Foundation
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    EPIC Roundtable
    Room: 402
    NetworkingEPIC
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Indoor Cooperative Games for Inclement Weather
    Room: 312
    Speaker: Gerald Bolden – Wonders Early Learning & Extended Day
    EPICGet Active!Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffProgram DevelopmentStaff Trainers & DirectorsTrending Topics
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry: Designing Impactful Special Events for Camp
    Room: 313
    Speaker: Cameron Bock – Camp Ramaquois
    Speaker: Joel Shapiro – Camp Ramaquois
    EPICProgram Development
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Science is Real!!
    Room: 404
    Speaker: David Nodiff – Elmwood Day Camp, Camp Nabby
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffProgram Development
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Adapting Management Strategies for Today's Day Camp Staff
    Room: 304
    Speaker: Dan Weir – Day Camp Community & Immersive1st
    Speaker: Eddie Norgard – Camp Sundance - YMCA of Metro Fort Worth
    EPICStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Create Your Strong and Meaningful Camp Culture
    Room: 403
    Speaker: Jed Buck – Roz and Jed Training
    Speaker: Roz Buck – Roz and Jed Training
    EPICProgram DevelopmentStaff Trainers & DirectorsVOCE
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Games and Activities that Build the Building Blocks: Strengthen Your Staff's Social and Emotional Skills In 10-Minute Bursts
    Room: 201
    Speaker: Deborah Gilboa – Ask Doctor G
    EPICStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Near Peer Management: Teaching New Supervisors Skills for Supporting and Developing Staff
    Room: 402
    Speaker: Brett Gurwitz – Consultant
    Speaker: Rachel Lissy – Consultant
    EPICStaff Trainers & DirectorsVOCE
  • Wednesday, Mar 12th
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Understanding Procrastination: How to be Nicer to Future You
    Room: 301
    Speaker: Diana Bloom – Diana Bloom
    Business Operations & ManagementEPICMental HealthPersonal Growth and Self-CareVOCE
  • Thursday, Mar 13th
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Building with Purpose: Intentional Play for Social-Emotional Learning and Sustainability in Camps
    Room: 402
    Speaker: Danny Sudman – Green Camps
    Speaker: Emily Dills – Emily Dills Coaching LLC
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffProgram Development
  • Thursday, Mar 13th
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Couch to Camp: Build Your Own Program to Help Your Staff Better Prepare for Summer
    Room: 309
    Speaker: Kendra Perkins – Camp SAY
    EPICStaff Trainers & DirectorsVOCE
  • Thursday, Mar 13th
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Elevate Your STEM Activities, Not Your Budget
    Room: 401
    Speaker: Andrew Herrmann – Liberty Science Center
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffProgram DevelopmentStaff Trainers & Directors
  • Thursday, Mar 13th
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Magnificent Meetings that Matter More: How to Plan & Lead Outstanding Staff Meetings
    Room: 303
    Speaker: Michael Brandwein – Michael Brandwein Speaking
    EPICStaff Trainers & DirectorsVOCE
  • Thursday, Mar 13th
    10:15 AM - 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    Personal Branding: Your "One Word" Tells People Who You Are, Not What You Do!
    Room: 315
    Speaker: Rich Keller, The CATALYST – Transformational Alchemist, LLC - SCORE
    Business Operations & ManagementEPICPersonal Growth and Self-CareStaff Trainers & DirectorsVOCE
  • Thursday, Mar 13th
    10:15 AM - 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    Remarkable Reflections: Creative Expression to Support Staff & Campers
    Room: 401
    Speaker: Ellamarie Quimby – Appel Farm Arts Camp / OAAARS
    EPICGreat for Teachers and/or Seasonal StaffMental HealthPersonal Growth and Self-CareTrending Topics
  • Thursday, Mar 13th
    10:15 AM - 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    The Power of Play: Developing Emotional Strength Through Active Learning
    Room: 202
    EPICGet Active!Program Development