February, 2023
  • COCA Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for 2023 Camps 

    Monday, February 13, 2023 05:00pm - 06:30pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    The Gold Ribbon Accreditation program is an education program intended to help COCA member camp organizations identify policies and practices, specific to their setting and population, that are documented and delivered in the course of providing a medically and emotionally safe pediatric oncology camp experience. 

    This session is the Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for the 2023 Camps who will have their Accreditation visit this year. Training consists of defining Gold Ribbon Accreditation, its benefits, Accreditation process, goals and expectations of an on-site camp visit, communication between the camp and the visitors, and instructions on how to use the online portal for document uploads.  This educational training is by invitation to the 2023 Camps to be visited.

     

    Click here to watch the recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/9M9H1qUsTyw4MGbm1shvhlgIy0XsjdKR9N1EyXAHahL2yDqWyjYCJFdmnsG-Mfb1.FRwb6_CAe2x3tLpS 
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    Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training Materials for the Camps

    COCA Gold Ribbon Portal Tutorial Video

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March, 2023
  • COCA Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for 2023 Camps 

    Wednesday, March 01, 2023 03:00pm - 04:30pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    The Gold Ribbon Accreditation program is an education program intended to help COCA member camp organizations identify policies and practices, specific to their setting and population, that are documented and delivered in the course of providing a medically and emotionally safe pediatric oncology camp experience. 

    This session is the Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for the 2023 Camps who will have their Accreditation visit this year. Training consists of defining Gold Ribbon Accreditation, its benefits, Accreditation process, goals and expectations of an on-site camp visit, communication between the camp and the visitors, and instructions on how to use the online portal for document uploads.  This educational training is by invitation to the 2023 Camps to be visited.

  • COCA Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for 2023 Visitors 

    Friday, March 03, 2023 03:00pm - 04:00pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    The Gold Ribbon Accreditation program is an education program intended to help COCA member camp organizations identify policies and practices, specific to their setting and population, that are documented and delivered in the course of providing a medically and emotionally safe pediatric oncology camp experience. 

    This session is the Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for 2023 Visitors who will be assigned to specific camps to verify the Camps operation within the Gold Ribbon Standards. The training consists of defining Gold Ribbon Accreditation, its benefits, benefits of being a visitor, Accreditation process, goals and expectations of an on-site camp visit, communication between the visitors and the camp, and instructions on how to use the online portal for document review.  this educational training is by invitation to the 2023 Camps to be visited.

  • COCA Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for 2023 Visitors 

    Tuesday, March 07, 2023 05:00pm - 06:00pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    The Gold Ribbon Accreditation program is an education program intended to help COCA member camp organizations identify policies and practices, specific to their setting and population, that are documented and delivered in the course of providing a medically and emotionally safe pediatric oncology camp experience. 

    This session is the Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for 2023 Visitors who will be assigned to specific camps to verify the Camps operation within the Gold Ribbon Standards. The training consists of defining Gold Ribbon Accreditation, its benefits, benefits of being a visitor, Accreditation process, goals and expectations of an on-site camp visit, communication between the visitors and the camp, and instructions on how to use the online portal for document review.  this educational training is by invitation to the 2023 Camps to be visited.

  • COCA Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for 2023 Camps 

    Wednesday, March 08, 2023 06:00pm - 07:30pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    The Gold Ribbon Accreditation program is an education program intended to help COCA member camp organizations identify policies and practices, specific to their setting and population, that are documented and delivered in the course of providing a medically and emotionally safe pediatric oncology camp experience. 

    This session is the Gold Ribbon Accreditation Training for the 2023 Camps who will have their Accreditation visit this year. Training consists of defining Gold Ribbon Accreditation, its benefits, Accreditation process, goals and expectations of an on-site camp visit, communication between the camp and the visitors, and instructions on how to use the online portal for document uploads.  This educational training is by invitation to the 2023 Camps to be visited.

     

April, 2023
  • Session 1-COCA Staff Training Summit: So Little Time, So Much to Teach! Offering a Condensed, High Quality Staff Training 

    Tuesday, April 25, 2023 05:00pm - 06:15pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    Come learn from the Best! David “Professor Dave” Malter, MA, is the Director of the Gratz College Masters in Camp Administration and Leadership and a frequent speaker at camp conferences around the United States. He earned his BA in Communication from James Madison University and his MA in English from Montclair State University. Dave has been involved with camps and youth development for over thirty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

    This interactive, collaborative hour will discuss the key elements of a staff training that’s limited in time, and must be grand in scope.  What (and how much) can we do beforehand, what can hit the cutting room floor and what is critical to keep? Come prepared to re-think your traditional staff training format and share with others about your best ideas and some that haven’t quite worked the way you hoped.

    Please register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcu2sqDgiE9X9UUFev-Lhx3nDxbHn2zHM 

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    Go HERE to watch the recording.

    Professor Dave's Presentation Materials

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  • Session 2-COCA Staff Training Summit: We Didn’t Start the Fire 

    Wednesday, April 26, 2023 06:00pm - 07:15pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    Come learn from the Best! David “Professor Dave” Malter, MA, is the Director of the Gratz College Masters in Camp Administration and Leadership and a frequent speaker at camp conferences around the United States. He earned his BA in Communication from James Madison University and his MA in English from Montclair State University. Dave has been involved with camps and youth development for over thirty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

    Using Bruce Tulgan’s work as inspiration, we will discuss the difficult task of being the boss and how we can put ourselves in the best position to avoid fires before they start. A proactive leadership approach focused on clear expectations for staff will positively shift the culture of your camp. Please read https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/navigating-the-new-workplace/202106/3-things-everyone-needs-their-boss as we will be discussing in terms of your camp.

    Please register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuf-mhrDMtGtC2Lrw_gbQK89cEwbs6fkLa 

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    Go HERE to watch the recording.

    Professor Dave's Presentation Materials

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  • Session 3-COCA Staff Training Summit: Now, More Than Ever, Addressing MESH with Staff Before Camp Starts 

    Thursday, April 27, 2023 08:00pm - 09:15pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    Come learn from the Best! David “Professor Dave” Malter, MA, is the Director of the Gratz College Masters in Camp Administration and Leadership and a frequent speaker at camp conferences around the United States. He earned his BA in Communication from James Madison University and his MA in English from Montclair State University. Dave has been involved with camps and youth development for over thirty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

    Do you think your staff can find one hour to get together virtually before camp starts? We will discuss the critical need to address the Mental Health of your staff before they arrive at camp. While we might not all be therapists, there are tools we can share that will help them recognize what stresses them out, how they react and how to cope differently. This session is not a substitute for staff finding a mental health professional to speak to and is meant merely as a means to share coping strategies they will find useful at camp.

    Please register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtfuivqTwqH90bf3W3S69Ur1N4HTKX-9w2 

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    Go HERE to watch the recording.

    Professor Dave's Presentation Materials

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September, 2023
  • Open Forum Conversation: Volunteer Enrollment and Engagement in Post-Pandemic 2023 

    Tuesday, September 19, 2023 04:00pm - 05:00pm
    (All times in Eastern Time)

    What challenges have you faced so far in 2023 with attracting and engaging Volunteers to serve your campers?  Register to join this highly interactive virtual session to discuss, share and learn with your peers strategies and model practices for getting and keeping more Volunteers.  Facilitator Barry Altland will lead the conversation and share leadership practices quality organizations implement to initiate and extend the Volunteer Life Cycle.  Data and insights from the Spring 2023 COCA membership camp survey will be shared with participants as part of the learning in this immersive session.

    Barry Altland is a writer, facilitator of learning, consultant, non-profit executive, thought leader and published author of the acclaimed book, “Engaging the Head, Heart and Hands of a Volunteer,” a simple guide for feeding the passion of those who choose to serve. 

    Barry blends rich expertise in the areas of Volunteer Engagement, Learner Engagement and Leadership with his unique perspective on Human Motivation to share insights that will inspire you to rethink our standard ways of serving and supporting others who merely wish to do good with their time and talents.  

    Participants in this interactive conversation session are encouraged to arrive in the Zoom virtual space on camera, and be prepared to manage your audio/mute on the participant end.  Fully engaging with your smile and your voice will help this immersive session be highly productive!  Thank you in advance for arriving ready to be an active participant! 

    Please register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOyqqjkqG9PKSR4VOwhnK0hv-NJPFice 

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    Learn more about Barry's book at https://HHHEngagement.com

    To watch the video recording go HERE.

    To access Barry's slide presentation, go HERE.