Membership Renewal
A letter
was sent out on December 7, 2011 regarding the reviewed Alberta Camping
Association Membership Fees that will be phased in this year and in
2013. Please read the full letter along with frequently asked questions
regarding the reviewed fee structure HERE. If you have comments or
concerns, this document also includes the ACA Board of Directors contact
information and we would be glad to help you.
To summarize, this notice introduced and explained the first fee
increase since 2006. Camp Member fees will now differ based on your
revenue category. Not only does this new fee structure allow the ACA to
continue to deliver high quality service and provide effective
membership support, it will also help us advance the services members
value the most: Accreditation, conference, website, and information
services that make sure ACA member camps remain at the forefront of the
camping industry in Canada.
Additional benefits:
- improved support services delivered by our office based staff
- A more extensive selection of resources available through the ACA website
- Updated Job Board functionality
- Improved, more effective Camp Search engine on ACA website
- Grant assistance funds available to members (Education & Diversity Grant)
- Quality accreditation process and support
- Strengthened conference
- More extensive marketing in 2012 & 2013 promoting the camp sector in Alberta
- Representation with the Canadian Camping Association (CCA)
Click here to renew your membership!
2012 Annual ACA Conference
We
are so excited for this years conference! It will be held March
16-18th at YMCA Camp Chief Hector, located in beautiful Kananaskis
Country. This years conference is themed "Strategies for Success" and
will feature useful workshops, sessions, keynote speaker and the ACA's
Annual General Meeting.
We are still tweaking the program schedule and there are many more
details to come. We are looking forward to a time of friendship,
sharing, networking, and brainstorming as we work together to promote,
organize and advance camps in Alberta! We will have further details to
you shortly
Camp Management Software
Camp
Management Software is a very useful tool that can make your camp's
online registration process run more smoothly. With user friendly
applications you should find your registration organized and easily
manageable. Well, here's hoping!
"Camp management software may not seem to be a dramatic part of
camping...but the strengths or weaknesses of it can cause endless help
or headaches." - an excerpt from the Christian Camp & Conference
Associations Insite Magazine. Read full article.
We asked the Alberta Camping Association membership to provide
feedback on the issue of choosing the right software. Read what they
reviewed, discussed, and recommended on this Blog Post.
Have feedback? Feel free to post your comments on the blog by clicking
"comments" after the blog post. We look forward to your suggestions
and reviews.
Camp Leadership Training with the Outdoor Council of Canada
The Camp Leadership Training Program helps
develop effective, safety-oriented outdoor leaders who can facilitate
meaningful outdoor experiences and help campers connect with nature.
The Leadership Level 1 (LL1) course is free of charge and includes a
1-year OCC membership. Participants can specialize in hiking or
water-based programming; add on modeules in winter recreation,
navigation and over-night trips.
Click here for Camp Leadership Training information.
Click here for specific Leadership Level 1 course information.
For more information contact the OCC at 403-220-8638, email admin@outdoorcouncil.ca or visit them online at www.outdoorcouncil.ca. |
Quick Links
Membership Fees Letter
- Non-Camp Members Form
- Camp Members Form
- Pay via PayPal
Helpful Resources
High Five! Workshops/Training
"Supporting the healthy development of children in recreation and sport"
Adventureworks! Courses/Training
Partnering with individuals, groups and organizations to develop leading edge adventure programs & facilities.
Volunteer Calgary Courses
Strengthening non-profits by
offering training in leadership, human resources, governance, fund
development, and volunteer management.
U of C Career & Job Expo
Connect with potential staff members and provide students with details of your camp. Click the link for details.
Help Build our Social Media!
If you haven't already, please visit the
Alberta Camping Association Facebook page and LIKE it! This is our
opportunity to really grow as an online community. Share resources, job
postings, specific needs, stories, and photos. We also have Twitter
and YouTube pages.
Find our BLOG at
www.albertacamping.com/blog
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