New England Camp Podcast

NECP 2.4 - Mikele Block

Bud sits down with Mikele Block, camp director at Camp CaPella in Dedham, Maine, to share how a nonprofit camp serving children and adults with disabilities creates meani

5 Things not in the Staff Handbook

Camp in Five Bud and Ayla from ACA New England share five things camp staff learn through experience—from speaking the secret language of camp to realizing that even a s

New England Camp Podcast 2.3 - Luke Joines

A career in camp can start with one yes and turn into a life built on leadership, resilience, and real-world growth. Luke joins Bud to share how a kid from England who ne

New England Camp Podcast 2.2 - Adair Arbor

Adair Arbor is our first guest on season two of the New England Camp Podcast. Adair is a camp director with Farm and Wilderness Foundation and President of the Vermont Ca

NECP S2 Episode 1- Camp as a Career

In this episode, Bud introduces season two of the New England Camp Podcast, focusing on the camp professional career path, the role of emerging professionals, and key les

NECP Episode 10 - New England's North Star

Discover the new North Star guiding ACA New England and its role in uniting camp professionals. In this episode, we reveal the vision, introduce key leaders shaping the f

NECP Episode 9 - ACA Hill Day

In this episode of the New England Camp Podcast, Michele shares insights from her recent Hill Day experience, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, international progra

NECP Episode 8 - Accreditation Part II

Bud and John McNair, the Standards Chair for New England, talk about the accreditation process in camping. They discuss the importance of standards, the role of visitors,

NECP 7 - The New England Camp Conference

Bud and Gillian explore the upcoming New England Camp Conference, highlighting its community focus, educational opportunities, and fun activities. Conference Chairs Carly

NECP Episode 6 - Camp Connections

In this episode of the New England Camp Podcast, Bud Copeland and Ayla Gudelsky discuss the importance of connections made at camp, especially around Valentine's Day. The

NECP Episode 5 - Kerry, the Conference, and Business Members

Summary In this episode of the New England Camp Podcast, Bud and Kerry Salvo discuss the importance of community in camping, Kerry's journey in the camp industry, and th

Monday Message December 22, 2025 - New Sign

Shoutout to Gillian for her work in updating the sign here at New England HQ. We're closed starting Christmas Day and will return the Monday after New Years. New England

NECP Episode 4 - Year in Review with Michele and Bud

In this episode of the New England Camp Podcast, Bud and Michele reflect on the past year in the camping industry, discussing the successful return to normalcy post-COVID

Monday Message December 8, 2025 - Coffee & Camp Chat PLUS CampCounts

ACA, New England has two more Coffee & Camp Chats for 2025. Check acanewengland.org/events for the links. Friday 12/12 online at 10am and Monday 12/15 LIVE in Bridgton, M

Monday Message November 24, 2025 - Accreditation Gratitude

Last week, 14 dedicated camp pros met at Camp Sunshine on Sebago Lake to complete Part II of the Accreditation Volunteer Course (formerly Associate Visitor Course). Thank

Monday Message November 17, 2025

On today's Monday Message, Bud talks about Giving Tuesday goals for ACA, New England including where the money goes. He teases the latest episode of the New England Camp

NECP 3 - Gillian and the New England Camp Conference

In this episode of the New England Camp Podcast, Bud and Gillian discuss the importance of camp experiences, share personal camp stories, and highlight the upcoming New E

Monday Message November 10, 2025

1. **Investment in Education Pays Off** Katie emphasized that investing in education for both staff and campers has yielded positive results. This summer saw an increase

NECP 2 - Accreditation Overview

In this episode of the New England Camp Podcast, Bud discusses the importance of accreditation in the camping industry, previewing the process of becoming an accredited c

NECC - Submitting a Conference Proposal

Jessica and Ajay from the New England Camp Conference committee talk through submitting a proposal to speak at the New England Camp Conference.