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SUMMARY:Plan. Prepare. Protect: Camp Emergency Management (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nAs you prepare for another season at your camp / OEC\, please join us as we review OCA’s Risk\, Emergency and Crisis Resource Guide. We will also be sharing NEW information related to camp evacuation practices\, along with general safety and security protocols. \nThis session will be led by Eric “Shendy” Shendelman\, OCA Past President\, Camp Safety Network consultant and co-author of the Risk\, Emergency and Crisis Resource Guide. Joining Shendy is Niv Goffman from Global Nort Protection\, a new Preferred Vendor! \nCrisises can happen at any time. Having a plan in place can help you make informed decisions in high-stress situations. Join Shendy and Niv as they guide participants on how to apply the knowledge from the OCA’s Risk\, Emergency and Crisis Resource Guide to your own camp/OEC operations.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/plan-prepare-protect-camp-emergency-management-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="OCA Team":MAILTO:info@ontariocamps.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:OCA 2026 Health Conference - Registration Period
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that the 2026 OCA Health Conference will be on Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\, at Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby\, ON! Together\, we celebrate 45 years of the OCA Health Conference. \nThe Health Conference provides a professional development opportunity for camp and outdoor education health care providers\, camp directors\, or any staff members looking to learn more about health care operations at camp and how to better support your health centre staff! \nThe conference will take place between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nRegistration (Open to everyone) \n\nOpens Monday\, March 2\, 2026.\nCloses Friday\, April 10\, 2026.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/oca-2026-health-conference-registration-period/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Annual Conferences,Health,Key Dates,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="OCA Team":MAILTO:info@ontariocamps.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T123000
DTSTAMP:20250312T190026Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T190026Z
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SUMMARY:How to Use Your OCA Risk\, Emergency and Crisis Resource Guide Webinar (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nThe guide is a more comprehensive and user-friendly guide to setting your operation up for success when it\ncomes to emergency and crisis management. We’ll be hosting a webinar to help you make the most of this\nimportant resource.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/how-to-use-your-oca-risk-emergency-and-crisis-resource-guide-webinar-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Health,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250415T131500
DTSTAMP:20250402T143154Z
CREATED:20250318T163010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T143154Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Global Talent: Best Practices for Working International Staff (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nHiring international staff is just the beginning! We’re pleased to be offering this virtual webinar\, facilitated by Camp Canada and in collaboration with OCA. In this workshop\, Camp Canada team members Andy and Lizzie will cover key areas in the international staff lifecycle. From hiring and onboarding to preparing staff when they arrive in Canada\, we will share some helpful tips for both new and seasoned camp professionals. We will also discuss handling challenging situations\, such as having to terminate an international staff member. \nFor more information\, check out our OCA Weekly newsletter or send an email to events@ontariocamps.ca!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/camp-canada-webinar-oca-members-only/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T133000
DTSTAMP:20250319T135317Z
CREATED:20250312T162636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T135317Z
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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-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
UID:33754-1736944200-1736947800@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/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T113000
DTSTAMP:20250312T162059Z
CREATED:20250312T160849Z
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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:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20250312T153846Z
CREATED:20250312T152249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T153846Z
UID:33708-1733227200-1733230800@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Our Kids Media Lunch ‘n Learn (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:OCA is working with Preferred Vendor\, Our Kids Media\, a media company and directory of private schools and camps\, to provide members a three part marketing workshop series. The workshops will provide members insights into the state of camp marketing\, how to reach parents and how to tell the story of camp. More details on each session to come!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/our-kids-media-lunch-n-learn-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T162012Z
CREATED:20250312T153744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162012Z
UID:33721-1732532400-1732536000@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Learn How to Maximize your OCA Member Benefits with Rose from the OCA Team (OCA Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:*OCA Members Only* \nAre you unsure what some of your benefits in the OCA Members Benefits chart mean? Let Rose guide you on how to maximize the use of your OCA Membership Benefits year-round. Keey an eye out for the opportunity to send in your question ahead of time to Rose!
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/learn-how-to-maximize-your-oca-member-benefits-with-rose-from-the-oca-team/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="OCA Team":MAILTO:info@ontariocamps.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T153000
DTSTAMP:20250312T163519Z
CREATED:20250312T152055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163519Z
UID:33706-1731663000-1731684600@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Our Kids Media Lunch ‘n Learn (IN-PERSON - GTA)
DESCRIPTION:OCA is working with Preferred Vendor\, Our Kids Media\, a media company and directory of private schools and camps\, to provide members a three-part marketing workshop series. The workshops will provide members insights into the state of camp marketing\, how to reach parents and how to tell the story of camp
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/our-kids-media-lunch-n-learn-in-person-gta/
LOCATION:Novotel Toronto North York\, 3 Park Home Avenue\, North York\, Ontario\, M2N6L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T143000
DTSTAMP:20250312T153146Z
CREATED:20250312T152857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T153146Z
UID:33713-1729603800-1729607400@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:How to Use Eventbrite Workshop with Lea and Jenna (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:OCA is excited to be using Eventbrite for the OCA Connects 2025 Conference. Are you unsure how to use Eventbrite? Not to worry – Lea and Jenna from the OCA Office team will be guiding members through how to use the platform before Early Bird registration opens. We will be offering a virtual option so members can follow along at home AND an in-person option for those who are local or need some extra assistance.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/how-to-use-eventbrite-workshop-with-lea-and-jenna-in-person/
LOCATION:OCA Office\, 70 Martin Ross Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M3J 2L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="OCA Team":MAILTO:info@ontariocamps.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T104500
DTSTAMP:20250312T154157Z
CREATED:20250312T152701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T154157Z
UID:33711-1729591200-1729593900@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:How to Use Eventbrite Workshop with Lea and Jenna (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:OCA is excited to be using Eventbrite for the OCA Connects 2025 Conference. Are you unsure how to use Eventbrite? Not to worry – Lea and Jenna from the OCA Office team will be guiding members through how to use the platform before Early Bird registration opens. We will be offering a virtual option so members can follow along at home AND an in-person option for those who are local or need some extra assistance.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/how-to-use-eventbrite-workshop-with-lea-and-jenna-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="OCA Team":MAILTO:info@ontariocamps.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20250312T163539Z
CREATED:20250312T150527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163539Z
UID:33698-1729166400-1729170000@ontariocampsassociation.ca
SUMMARY:Our Kids Media Lunch ‘n Learn (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:OCA is working with Preferred Vendor\, Our Kids Media\, a media company and directory of private schools and camps\, to provide members a three-part marketing workshop series. The workshops will provide members insights into the state of camp marketing\, how to reach parents and how to tell the story of camp.
URL:https://ontariocampsassociation.ca/eventseducation/our-kids-media-lunch-n-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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