Member Resources

Emerging Professionals in Camp is a group for up and coming professionals. EPIC holds educational, social, and philanthropic events over the course of the year to allow rising camp professionals to meet and learn from each other.

Connect with Us! Join our EPIC Community on Discord

Stay connected and chat all things camp on our EPIC Discord. Join here! Let us know if you have suggestions of new channels. We want to make sure this space is catered to the needs of our community at large. If you have any ideas or questions, email Jenna.

EPIC Events

EPIC hosts FREE events throughout the year to encourage emerging camp professionals to network, connect, and talk through some of the hottest topics of the current year. Join us for an upcoming EPIC event or happy hour or suggest an event near you by emailing Jenna for more information.

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Monday, March 11th

EPIC Pre-Conference: Leadership Unleashed: Navigating New Frontiers

The ACA, NY & NJ’s EPIC and The Summer Camp Society are excited to offer this year's EPIC Pre-Conference - a deep dive into fostering genuine professional community, connection, and resources while defining what it takes to be a successful leader. Engage in content-rich presentations, intimate group discussions, and interactive activities designed to strengthen your leadership style and professional network.

Participants will identify their unique leadership style and understand how it influences their decision-making, team dynamics, and overall camp management approach. Together we will develop strategies for effective relationship management, enhancing our ability to communicate with and manage both team members and supervisors effectively. Gain insights into creating a vibrant and inclusive camp culture, learning how to apply leadership to foster a positive, engaging environment for staff and campers. All participants will acquire practical tools for handling real-world scenarios in camp management, including conflict resolution, team motivation, and effective communication, and learn to apply their leadership skills in upward management, enhancing their ability to interact with and influence those in higher-level positions. You will create a personalized action plan, incorporating the day's learnings into a concrete strategy for enhancing your leadership and impact at camp while building a network of peer support and connecting with fellow camp professionals for ongoing collaboration, idea exchange, and mutual encouragement.

Time: 1:30pm - 4:30 pm

Price: $45 per person

Monday Night Social: Dueling Pianos

A great time to gather with fellow EPICs and conference attendees to kick off this amazing event! This event will be free and open to all Tri-State CAMP Conference attendees. Join us for Dueling Pianos presented by Magen Boys Entertainment! We will be singing, dancing, mingling, networking, catching up with friends, and meeting new ones on Monday night. See you there! Sponsored by Magen Boys Entertainment. Cash bar and full menu available.

Time: 8:30 - 11:00 pm

Location: Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall

Tuesday, March 12th

EPIC Dining Hall

EPICs have the opportunity to meet and eat together, not after hours and not during a session. A time for networking and casual conversation that is relevant to EPICs. Join us to network and schmooze!

Session time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: Room 402

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