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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
EPIC
Program Development
Staff 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
EPIC
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Leadership is a Skill: Strengthen Yours & Train Others
Room: 403
Speaker:
Daniel Shore
– Strategies for Effective Teamwork, LLC
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
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
EPIC
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Mental Health
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Prepped and Ready: Campers With Medical Conditions
Room: 415
Speaker:
Emo Castle BS RN
– SeriousFun Children's Network
Staff 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.
EPIC
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Strategies for Training, Developing and Empowering Generation Z Staff
Room: 301
Speaker:
Jackie Port
– Camp Ramaquois
Speaker:
Kacey Zucker
– Camp Ramaquois
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Tuesday, Mar 11th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
What's Happening Online When You're Not Looking and What Can You Do About It?
Room: 310
Speaker:
Jeff Jubelirer
– AMSkier Insurance
Business Operations & Management
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Tuesday, Mar 11th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Words Matter: Navigating Disability Language & Models
Room: 314
Speaker:
Lisa Drennan
– MERGE Inclusion Consulting
Business Operations & Management
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Tuesday, Mar 11th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
American Red Cross Instructor Roundtable
Room: 402
Speaker:
Cait Waxler
– American Red Cross
Speaker:
Hanna Wasserman
– Eagle's Landing Day Camp
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking Loyalty: How Key Moments Define Your Camp's Brand
Room: 401
Speaker:
Sharon Ullom
– UltraCamp
Sales / Marketing / Advertising
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Camp Customer Service Success: Immediate Ways to Get Your Whole Team to Provide the Best Service
Room: 303
Speaker:
Michael Brandwein
– Michael Brandwein Speaking
Business Operations & Management
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Creating a Trauma Informed Camp
Room: 309
Speaker:
Corrie Sirota
– Myra's Kids Foundation
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Mental Health
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exciting and Impactful Orientation Activities to Train Summer Camp Staff
Room: 201
Speaker:
Jed Buck
– Roz and Jed Training
Speaker:
Roz Buck
– Roz and Jed Training
Get Active!
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to Own Your Career in a Changing World of Work
Room: 402
Speaker:
Chelsea Williams
– Reimagine Talent Co.
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Influence Responsibly: Addressing Antisemitism at Camp
Room: 404
Speaker:
Adam Blue
– CampWithUs
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
It's Time to Re-Do The Interview
Room: 302
Speaker:
Max Claman
– VestEd Consulting
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Ongoing Staff Training: From Theory to Reality
Room: 403
Speaker:
Kim Aycock
– Kimspiration, LLC
Staff Trainers & Directors
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
EPIC
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Water Unity: How To Build The Best Aquatics Team
Room: 415
Speaker:
Deidra Clark
– Mid-Island Y JCC
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Your Facility - Your Future!
Room: 311
Speaker:
David Phillips
– Immersive1st
Business Operations & Management
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Trending Topics
Tuesday, Mar 11th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Adultification of Black Children: Checking Biases in Camp Settings
Room: 315
Moderator:
Jacqueline McDonough
– Camp Jamison
Speaker:
Jaymi Phillips
– Community College of Philadelphia
Speaker:
Sincere Jackson
Speaker:
Allana Gray
Speaker:
Ajae Adams
– Camp Jamison
Staff Trainers & Directors
Trending Topics
Tuesday, Mar 11th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Behind the Scenes: Behavior Management Policy, Procedures, & Paperwork
Room: 302
Speaker:
Emily Golinsky
– Bright Moose LLC
Business Operations & Management
Mental Health
Sales / Marketing / Advertising
Staff 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
EPIC
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Crisis Ready: Creating Your Camp's Crisis Plan & Developing a Simulation Exercise
Room: 313
Speaker:
Pam Gregory
– Princeton-Blairstown Center
Speaker:
Maren Morsch
– Princeton-Blairstown Center
Business Operations & Management
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
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
EPIC
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Tuesday, Mar 11th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to Make the Staff Experience a Valuable Professional Experience
Room: 417
Speaker:
Daniel Shore
– Strategies for Effective Teamwork, LLC
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Tuesday, Mar 11th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Let Go to Grow
Room: 310
Speaker:
Stephanie Olson
– Stephanie Olson Speaking & Consulting
Personal Growth and Self-Care
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Tuesday, Mar 11th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
United We Camp: Attracting and Retaining a Diverse Camp Staff
Room: 419
Speaker:
Beth Mitchell
– Director of Inclusion and Diversity
Speaker:
Shira Gladstone
– Camp Yachad, JCC of Central NJ
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
What Happens When Campers Encounter Trauma During Camp: Helping Them With The Aftermath
Room: 322
Speaker:
Cathi Fischer
– AMSkier
Mental Health
Personal Growth and Self-Care
Staff Trainers & Directors
Tuesday, Mar 11th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Who Really Are Our Staff?
Room: 309
Speaker:
Corrie Sirota
– Myra's Kids Foundation
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Mental Health
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Accountability Matters: Developing an Effective Plan for Handling Staff Misbehavior
Room: 403
Speaker:
Erec Hillis
– Camp Champions
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Crafting Essential Eligibility Criteria for Camper Success
Room: 415
Speaker:
Katie Johnson
– Chalmers Camp Insurance
Speaker:
Carissa Chipman
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Creative Camp Leadership: Encouraging Spontaneity in Staff
Room: 302
Speaker:
Justin Pritikin
– Everwood Day Camp
Speaker:
Jack Schott
– The Summer Camp Society
Staff Trainers & Directors
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
EPIC
Get Active!
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
Trending Topics
Wednesday, Mar 12th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Getting Staff Really Ready: How to Boost Real Learning in the Training of Today's Staff
Room: 303
Speaker:
Michael Brandwein
– Michael Brandwein Speaking
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Let's Play Nicely
Room: 309
Speaker:
Lauren Tanen
– FINOPSTACK Inc.
Mental Health
Personal Growth and Self-Care
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Trials & Tribulations of Hiring International Staff
Room: 421
Speaker:
Todd Robbins
– North Shore Day Camp
Speaker:
Sara Fetterhoff
– Trail's End Camp
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Ideals to Experiences: Keys to a Thriving Staff Culture in 2025
Room: 408/409
Speaker:
Donnie Keele
– UltraCamp
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Wednesday, Mar 12th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Helping Your Leadership Team Navigate Staff Mental Health
Room: 302
Speaker:
Deborah Gilboa
– Ask Doctor G
Mental Health
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Prepping Campers & Parents for Overnight Camp: Decrease Homesickness and Parental Distress
Room: 417
Speaker:
Kathleen Hilchey
– Strong & Kind Conflict Specialists
Mental Health
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Reporting Abuse: Is It Even a Question?
Room: 313
Speaker:
Dave Malter
– AMSkier Insurance
Speaker:
Cathi Fischer
– AMSkier
Business Operations & Management
Mental Health
Staff Trainers & Directors
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
EPIC
Get Active!
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Future of Work & Your Early Talent
Room: 311
Speaker:
Chelsea Williams
– Reimagine Talent Co.
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Wednesday, Mar 12th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Thinking of ADHD as a Super Power!
Room: 301
Speaker:
John Hickey
– Camp Scatico
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff 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
EPIC
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Behavior Magic - Proactive Behavior Management for All Levels
Room: 418
Speaker:
Josh Seiden
– SO Fun City
Speaker:
Harrison Chad
– SO Fun City
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Crafting Content That Makes a Difference
Room: 421
Speaker:
Etan Kestenbaum
– Matchstick Film Company
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Give Your Camper Room to Bloom: Navigating Staff Kids at Camp
Room: 415
Speaker:
Ruth Weiss
– Eagle's Landing Day Camp
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Incorporating Play Into Your DEIJ efforts
Room: 202
Speaker:
Simone Gamble
– OAAARS
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
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
EPIC
Get Active!
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Trending Topics
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
No More Boring Training: Simple Ways to Keep Staff Listening
Room: 201
Speaker:
Jack Schott
– The Summer Camp Society
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Rubber, Meet Road: Getting Real About DEI
Room: 403
Speaker:
Chris Hudson
– Camp Highlight/PlanetChris Consulting
Sales / Marketing / Advertising
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Staff Culture at Day Camps: Building a Team That Thrives
Room: 311
Speaker:
Gregg Licht
– Elmwood Day Camp
Speaker:
Brittany Marcus
– Elmwood Day Camp
Speaker:
Lauren Dermody
– Elmwood Day Camp
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Supervising Year-Round Staff - A Critical Obligation
Room: 303
Speaker:
David Phillips
– Immersive1st
Personal Growth and Self-Care
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Top 5 Best Practices for Hiring in the Camp Industry: A Labor and Employment Perspective
Room: 408/409
Speaker:
Rachel Satinsky
– Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Wednesday, Mar 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
What Not To Say And How Not To Say It
Room: 302
Speaker:
Deborah Gilboa
– Ask Doctor G
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
Trending Topics
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
EPIC
Staff 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
EPIC
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Wednesday, Mar 12th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Don't LARP it, Live it: How to Add Immersive Play to Your Programming (Part 1)
Room: 418
Speaker:
Crystal Bobb-Semple
– Mythik Camps
Speaker:
Jordana Elias
– Mythik Camps
Speaker:
Alex Tissiere
Get Active!
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Trending Topics
Wednesday, Mar 12th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fifteen Classic Theater Games for Every Part of Camp
Room: 312
Speaker:
Gregg Licht
– Elmwood Day Camp
Get Active!
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
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
EPIC
Staff Trainers & Directors
Wednesday, Mar 12th
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Managing Self-Harm and Other Risky Camper Behaviors: Practical, Empathic Response Plans for Campers in Need
Room: 421
Speaker:
Rena Paul
– Alcalaw LLP
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
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
EPIC
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Wednesday, Mar 12th
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Don't LARP it, Live it: How to Add Immersive Play to Your Programming (Part 2)
Room: 202
Speaker:
Crystal Bobb-Semple
– Mythik Camps
Speaker:
Jordana Elias
– Mythik Camps
Speaker:
Alex Tissiere
Get Active!
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Trending Topics
Thursday, Mar 13th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Accountability Conversations: Having Those Tough Chats to Improve Performance
Room: 415
Speaker:
Clayton Dodson
– Camp Kippewa Point
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
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
EPIC
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
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
EPIC
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Program Development
Staff 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
EPIC
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
Thursday, Mar 13th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Restoring Connections: Managing Conflict and De-escalation
Room: 404
Speaker:
Rachel Lissy
– Consultant
Great for Teachers and/or Seasonal Staff
Staff Trainers & Directors
Thursday, Mar 13th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Saying Yes is Easier, More Rewarding, and Better for Your Community Than You Think
Room: 417
Speaker:
Lori Zlotoff
– URJ Camp Harlam
Speaker:
Cori Miller
– URJ Camp Harlam
Speaker:
Lisa David
– URJ Camp Harlam
Business Operations & Management
Staff Trainers & Directors
Thursday, Mar 13th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Setting the Hook: How to Facilitate the Most Important First 90 Minutes of Your Summer
Room: 302
Speaker:
Stephen Maguire
– Go Turnstone
Business Operations & Management
Staff Trainers & Directors
Thursday, Mar 13th
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Ensuring Positive Outcomes
Room: 314
Speaker:
Joe Smith
– Spark Day Camp
Business Operations & Management
Staff Trainers & Directors
Thursday, Mar 13th
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Looking in the Mirror: How to Evaluate the Physical Plant, Program, and Infrastructure of Your Summer Camp
Room: 302
Speaker:
Stephen Maguire
– Go Turnstone
Speaker:
Sam Bloom
– Camp Hidden Meadows
Business Operations & Management
Program Development
Staff Trainers & Directors
Thursday, Mar 13th
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
More Than Just a Gift Card: How Living Our Camp Values Can Help Improve Our Staff Culture
Room: 402
Speaker:
Shoshi Rothschild
– in.tent consulting & facilitation
Staff Trainers & Directors
Trending Topics
VOCE
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 & Management
EPIC
Personal Growth and Self-Care
Staff Trainers & Directors
VOCE
