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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T130000
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SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Affinity Group Meeting (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nThe OCA and the EDI Committee are hosting the September meeting of the OCA Pride Affinity Group on Tuesday\, September 16. This is an inclusive space dedicated to promoting community and supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Camp Professionals and to discussing their lived experiences at camp. \nAs an Affinity Group\, we hope to: \n\nBuild and strengthen the community.\nCreate a safe space to discuss issues that impact 2SLGBTQIA+ campers\, staff and families.\nEncourage\, support and advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals within the OCA Community.\n\nPlease pass along this information to any member of your organization who may find this meeting relevant. \nThe EDI Committee is committed to creating safe spaces for all communities. If you would like to start an affinity group\, please reach out to Michael Waxman\, EDI Committee Chair\, at michael@talk-to-michael.com.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/2slgbtqia-affinity-group-meeting-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T133000
DTSTAMP:20250401T174023Z
CREATED:20250319T194534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174023Z
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SUMMARY:Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nCalling all Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals! Does it sometimes feel like you’re on your own camp island? Sometimes being an up-and-coming full-time camp professional can feel pretty isolating? You are not alone! The Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals group is returning. This group was created to give opportunities to meet other professionals who can relate to the joys and challenges many of us experience in our day-to-day lives and provide ongoing professional development opportunities. Whether you’ve been on these calls before\, or you would like to join for the first-time\, we are excited to see you soon! Stay tuned for details about meetings throughout the year!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/youngish-emerging-camp-professionals-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T140000
DTSTAMP:20250402T143249Z
CREATED:20250325T200316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T143249Z
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SUMMARY:The Camp Accessibility\, Resource & Support (CARS) Committee Meeting (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nThe Camp Accessibility\, Resource & Support (CARS) Committee is excited to announce that we’re hosting our first 2025 meeting on Thursday\, March 27 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. \nAfter we received a lot of interest and inquiries from the OCA members at the OCA Connects 2025 Conference\, we are looking to grow our committee to include as many camps and organizations as possible. The more we connect and share the better we are able to serve as many camp families as possible.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/the-camp-accessibility-resource-support-cars-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T133000
DTSTAMP:20250319T135317Z
CREATED:20250312T162636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T135317Z
UID:33764-1742992200-1742995800@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professional Group (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nCalling all Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals! Does it sometimes feel like you’re on your own camp island? Sometimes being an up-and-coming full-time camp professional can feel pretty isolating? You are not alone! The Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals group is returning. This group was created to give opportunities to meet other professionals who can relate to the joys and challenges many of us experience in our day-to-day lives and provide ongoing professional development opportunities. Whether you’ve been on these calls before\, or you would like to join for the first-time\, we are excited to see you soon! Stay tuned for details about meetings throughout the year!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/youngish-emerging-camp-professional-group-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T133000
DTSTAMP:20250312T162201Z
CREATED:20250312T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162201Z
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SUMMARY:Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professional Group (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nCalling all Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals! Does it sometimes feel like you’re on your own camp island? Sometimes being an up-and-coming full-time camp professional can feel pretty isolating? You are not alone! The Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals group is returning. This group was created to give opportunities to meet other professionals who can relate to the joys and challenges many of us experience in our day-to-day lives and provide ongoing professional development opportunities. Whether you’ve been on these calls before\, or you would like to join for the first-time\, we are excited to see you soon! Stay tuned for details about meetings throughout the year!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/youngish-emerging-camp-professional-group-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T210000
DTSTAMP:20250312T162133Z
CREATED:20250114T120002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162133Z
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SUMMARY:OCA Health Care Committee Coffee Chat – Skip the Benadryl: Mastering Anaphylaxis Prevention and Response in Camp Settings (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nDid you know that more than 3 million Canadians\, including 600\,000 children\, are impacted by food allergies? In Ontario alone\, over 850\,000 individuals – including 200\,000 children – live with food allergies. Managing these allergies and being prepared to treat anaphylaxis\, a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction\, is crucial in camp settings. \nJoin the Ontario Camps Association and Food Allergy Canada for an essential webinar on Tuesday\, January 14\, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. via Zoom\, featuring Dr. Moshe Ben-Shosan\, a global authority on food allergy and anaphylaxis. Dr. Ben-Shosan will provide insights into: \n\nWhat anaphylaxis is and how to recognize its signs and symptoms.\nThe importance of prompt emergency management using epinephrine.\nWhy Benadryl is no longer recommended and the repercussions of its use in anaphylaxis management.\n\nDon’t miss this vital opportunity to enhance your camp’s readiness and ensure the safety of all campers. \nStay tuned for a pre-webinar survey to gather your input and tailor the discussion to your needs!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/oca-health-care-committee-coffee-chat-skip-the-benadryl-mastering-anaphylaxis-prevention-and-response-in-camp-settings-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T162117Z
CREATED:20250312T161300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162117Z
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SUMMARY:Standards Review Town Hall (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nOur next Standards Review Town Hall meeting is on Monday\, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. and we would love to see you there!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/standards-review-town-hall-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Standards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T113000
DTSTAMP:20250312T162059Z
CREATED:20250312T160849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162059Z
UID:33746-1736332200-1736335800@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:OCA Preferred Vendor Meeting (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to learn more about how to build relationships with camps and outdoor education centres! Hosted by Bruce Phillips and Craig McPhail\, Co-Chairs of the Preferred Vendor Committee and Megan Snape from the Conference Committee\, who will answer all your questions related to being an OCA Preferred Vendor and the OCA Exhibit Show\, brought to you by Gallagher. \nIf you have any questions you’d like answered during the meeting\, please email them to events@ontariocamps.ca.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/oca-preferred-vendor-meeting-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="OCA Team":MAILTO:info@ontariocamps.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241105T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T162039Z
CREATED:20250312T153408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162039Z
UID:33717-1730802600-1730808000@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Reflecting on Summer 2024 with OCA’s EDI Committee (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nJoin OCA’s Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and a panel of OCA Members as they discuss the past summer. The discussion will be faciliated by the EDI Committe Chair\, Michael Waxman. \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/reflecting-on-summer-2024-with-ocas-edi-committee/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T133000
DTSTAMP:20250325T204125Z
CREATED:20250325T204125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T204125Z
UID:34007-1729773000-1729776600@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professional Group (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nCalling all Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals! Does it sometimes feel like you’re on your own camp island? Sometimes being an up-and-coming full-time camp professional can feel pretty isolating? You are not alone! The Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals group is returning. This group was created to give opportunities to meet other professionals who can relate to the joys and challenges many of us experience in our day-to-day lives and provide ongoing professional development opportunities. Whether you’ve been on these calls before\, or you would like to join for the first-time\, we are excited to see you soon! Stay tuned for details about meetings throughout the year!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/youngish-emerging-camp-professional-group-oca-members-only-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T133000
DTSTAMP:20250325T203332Z
CREATED:20250312T151644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T203332Z
UID:33696-1727094600-1727098200@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professional Group (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nCalling all Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals! Does it sometimes feel like you’re on your own camp island? Sometimes being an up-and-coming full-time camp professional can feel pretty isolating? You are not alone! The Young(ish) & Emerging Camp Professionals group is returning. This group was created to created to give opportunities to meet other professionals who can relate to the joys and challenges many of us experience in our day-to-day lives and provide ongoing professional development opportunities. Whether you’ve been on these calls before\, or you would like to join for the first-time\, we are excited to see you soon! Stay tuned for details about meetings throughout the year!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/youngish-emerging-camp-professional-group/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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