Preparing for Camp: Day Camps (For Caregivers & Parents)

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Its almost summer and camp is around the corner! Join Colette Marquardt, CEO of the American Camp Association, Illinois, to gain tips and suggestions to prepare your child or loved one for a day camp experience. She’ll cover topics such as:

• What to expect as first-time camp parents and caregivers;

• Daily packing lists;

• Forms and communicating medical/specific needs with the camp;

• Addressing any questions about safety at the camp;

• Homesickness (yes, even at Day Camp);

• Supporting your camper at the end of each day to prepare for the next; and, 

• Q&A time from participants!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Colette Marquardt is the CEO of the American Camp Association, Illinois. Based in Chicago, Colette is responsible for leading the Illinois camp field and works with over 300 day and overnight camps throughout the Midwest, all of which serve Illinois families. Before joining the association staff, Colette was a camp director and work at camp for over 15 years at several camps around the Midwest. Over her career, she has worked with thousands of camps, families, and professionals by providing training, support, resources, and funding. Colette guides the local camp community in risk management, working closely with the State of Illinois in both health & safety and funding for summer camps that benefit the state of Illinois. Illinois has an incredibly diverse camp community, and Colette believes that there is a camp for every person who wants to attend, and she’s ready to help identify it! 

LOCATION & TYPE OF WORKSHOP 

This session is a live, virtual event and will utilize the Zoom Meeting platform. 

Please Note: ACA Illinois will not record this event.

WHO & HOW TO ATTEND

This event is open to the public. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. This is a FREE  event. An option to make a donation is available at registration and is greatly appreciated. Donations help us continue to provide services to the local community and summer camps.

THE FINE PRINT

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HOW TO REGISTER

You must have a Member Profile in our registration system to register for this event. If this is your first event with us, please click here to create a profile. It's free!