2021 Summer Leadership Workshop

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About This Event…

2021 Summer Leadership Workshop

Hosted by Suburban Parks and Recreation Association and the American Camp Association Illinois

This workshop is for park and recreation professionals working at summer camps and programs. Leadership positions to interns are encouraged to attend!

Topic 1: Inclusion at Summer Camp, presented by WSSRA

Topic 2: Diversity at Summer Camp, presented by IPRA Diversity Section

Keynote Speaker: Emily Golinsky of Bright Moose, LLC

+ Plus, breakout rooms to meet with your individual camp staff!

About The Speaker…

Emily Golinsky

Training, Consulting & Advocacy, Bright Moose LLC

With session feedback including “tremendously helpful,” “definitely not the same-old,” “fun and informative” and “not to be missed – a reason to come to the conference,” Emily Golinsky is the Founder of Bright Moose LLC. She provides training, coaching, consultation and professional development support to camps, schools and youth orgs, guided by the motto “Help Others Shine Bright!” Emily sits on the Board of Directors for NHCamps and is an ACA New England Visitor, Conference Committee member, New Camp Directors’ Workshop faculty member, and the Newer Camp Directors’ Roundtable facilitator. She is also an education Advocate for youth with special needs and a certified Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Emily spent 14 years as the Executive Director for Camp Starfish (NH), holds a BS in Health Psychology and MS in Camp Administration/Leadership, and is an avid collector of terribly awesome puns.

Who Should Attend …

This presentation is geared towards those working in Day Camps. Everyone in every position will benefit from attending this half day training: seasonal positions, leadership roles, counselors, interns, and more.

Why Attend …

How will your camp benefit from you attending this program?

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from speakers within the community on a variety of topics supporting their roles for the summer. This training will cover training items that will cut down on your overall training time, and investing in your staff will help build trust and community.

How does your career benefit from you attending this program? 

Attending this event will help build confidence as a leader, will help increase your collective knowledge of the field and management of others, and build connections and resources with peers.

How to Register …

Directors can reserve spaces for multiple staff. ACA Illinois will send information requesting final names emails and phone numbers of attendees 1 week prior to the event. ACA Illinois will then send access information to those listed on the final attendance sheet and only those names will have access to the event.

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