Day Sponsors
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Run River
runriver.netRun River works with camps and conference/retreat centers to create faithful and sustainable futures. We offer projects in Master Planning, Marketing, Fund Development, and Organizational Development. All of Run River’s projects are characterized by robust data analysis and interpretation, processes grounded in prayer and Bible study, and project management frameworks for implementation. Plans developed in this way are both realistic and ambitious and enable a ministry to achieve the goals it sets for itself. The consultants of Run River include persons from diverse professional backgrounds and extensive experience. As a team, they offer the services you need for the ministry to which God calls you.
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Texas Presbyterian Foundation
tpf.orgEnabling and Expanding Mission – Together. TPF (Texas Presbyterian Foundation) is a licensed 501c3 non-profit organization that assists congregations, institutions and other non-profit agencies invest their assets through the offering of 12 pooled funds covering the breadth of the asset classes. TPF seeks to provide this service in a cost effective and efficient manner while providing individualized and top notch service. TPF works with partners in the areas of planned giving and development. To learn more about the products and services of TPF go to our website listed above.
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UltraCamp
ultracamp.comUltraCamp provides online registration, camp management, retreat scheduling, donor tools, and much more. Stop by and see how we can help your camp be more effective!
Exhibitors
413 Strengthgear
www.413sga.com413 Strengthgear’s mission: to be the best graphic design company in the decorated apparel and gift industry by providing camps with creative graphic designs, personalized account care and dependable product delivery. Providing printed apparel to camps for over 13 years. Your story, our passion.
American Bedding
americanbeddingmfg.comAt American Bedding Manufacturers, we supply the following: all types of mattresses with washable waterproof fabrics and also with traditional quilted fabrics in all sizes, replacement waterproof mattress covers in standard and custom made sizes, wood and metal single and bunk beds, army style cots, folding aluminum with cloth cots and heavy duty metal folding cots or single beds, wood and metal furniture, blankets, pillows, linens. Our catalog is available online at the above website. Our phone number is 1.800.203.2507 and our fax number is 423.745.2772.
Bunk1
www.bunk1.comEstablished in 1999, Bunk1 has been sharing your camp memories for 19 years! Check out our parent communication platform and set up a demo to see how Bunk1 will enhance the camp experience for everyone involved.
Camp America
www.campamerica.aifs.comCamp America has been the nation’s leading provider of international staff to summer camps since 1969. We take great pride in providing excellent customer service and offering a wide selection of exceptional staff. CA will provide qualified staff for virtually every position at your camp, from qualified activity leaders and specialist and general counselors to kitchen, maintenance, and office staff. We aim to be your easiest and friendliest option for quality matches with a focus on faith based staff and smooth logistics. We specialize in serving camp directors who are new to the international staffing process and those who have done it for over 30 years.
CampBrain
www.campbrain.comCampBrain provides management and registration software to the summer and auxiliary programs market. Serving 1100+ organizations since 1994, we have a dedicated team of 40+ providing personal, caring support and building beautiful, intuitive software.
CAMPWISE
www.campwise.comCAMPWISE camp management software for camps and conference centers. Cloud-based, fully-integrated, real-time access for: registration, payments, staff & medical transactions, housing, scheduled reporting, donor and activity scheduling too. NEW: True mobile apps for smartphones & tablets: registration, administrative functions, and Point-Of-Sale (POS/Store). Innovative Products & Support. 866.297.7111 (toll-free) or click on our website above.
Christian Camp and Conference Association
www.ccca.orgChristian Camp and Conference Association helps maximize ministry for our members. We provide free monthly training through Excellence in Training as well as deep and wide educational offerings at Sectional Gatherings and the National Conference. Members benefit from exclusive tools through The Power of Camp – our national marketing campaign and receive our award-winning magazine. Members also can search our Christian Camping Resource Library for best practices and tools for camping pros. We help campers and guest groups find you through the searchable online Christian Camp and Conference Directory. Become a member today and take advantage of our cost-saving buying programs.
Columbia Theological Seminary
www.ctsnet.eduColumbia Theological Seminary is an educational institution of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and a community of theological inquiry, leadership development and formation for ministry in the service of the church of Jesus Christ. Columbia exists to educate and nurture faithful, imaginative and resilient leaders for the sake of the Church and the world.
CORD, Inc.
www.cordonline.comCORD, Inc. is the premier Buying Organization for the faith-based community. The strength of any buying group is based on its relationship with both the vendor and the program user. The CORD team works closely with all of our vendors to ensure each member, regardless of their program size, receives quality service and the lowest possible price. Our name and concept comes from Ecclesiastes 4:12 which says, “A CORD of three is not quickly broken.” CORD’s commitment to long-lasting relationships with members and vendors truly creates a purchasing community that is stronger together!
Gronlund Sayther Brunkow
gsbfundraising.comSince 1976, providing charitable organizations and congregations with consultation services.Fundraising: feasibility studies, capital campaigns, annual funds, planned giving, major gifts, conferences and workshops; Public Relations: public relations audits & strategies, case statements, surveys, publications, multimedia, marketing/sales development; Organizational Development: strategic planning; board, staff and volunteer development; program audits; training seminars; site and facility planning; conflict resolution; succession planning; executive search.
Guardian Background Screening LLC
guardianbackgroundscreening.comEnsure staff and volunteers teaching, counseling, supporting and in security positions are who they say they are and have no unpleasant surprises lurking in their history. We’re talking background screening of staff and volunteers entrusted with the safety of your vulnerable populations. Your reputation, your livelihood and the well-being of your customers depend on accurate and thorough reports. Guardian works with schools, churches, and youth camps, to help mitigate the risks through proper background checks. No one wants to see a child hurt or injured, so we are diligent about our compliance and helping you be compliant.
Hibbs Hallmark & Company
www.hibbshallmark.comCamp and Conference Center insurance specialists. With more than 50 years of experience, our trained and experienced staff is ready to assist your staff by reviewing the policies, make suggestions to close any gaps that may exist, and reduce your insurance costs in the process. We represent all the national carriers. Let us shop for you!
InsideOut Christian Resources for Outdoor Ministries
www.insideoutcurriculum.comFor a camp experience that changes campers from the inside out. InsideOut: Christian Resources for Outdoor Ministries has more than six summers’ worth of resources that ensure campers will explore the fullness of God, who they are created to be, and what they are called to do. The 2019 resource, Peace Works, is available through a secure online portal, making access super easy for your staff!
The Insurance Board
www.insuranceboard.orgOur mission is to support and protect churches, camps, and ministries by offering superior property risk management and insurance services. We work with you to help avoid the disruptive impact of a loss and provide insurance solutions to protect your camp in the event of a loss. Prevention first, insurance second. We understand your ministry. We work hard to help you continue it. Insurance Board is a non-profit ministry of the United Church of Christ (UCC), serving churches and related entities of Presbyterian Church (USA), Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Alliance of Baptists and UCC in all 50 states.
Keys for Kids
www.keysforkids.orgKeys for Camps is customizable follow up material designed to keep your campers in the Word, while promoting your camp and activities to kids and parents all year long.
Megasys Hospitality Solutions
megasyshms.comMegasys is the provider of unique hospitality software that goes beyond simple registration process. We offer a complete Camp, Conference and Retreat software application that also provides operational software for allowing you to manage your resources. We have a complete Guest Profiling CRM system, Sales and Catering for Groups and Events, Housekeeping, and full Work Order / Preventative Maintenance system, all built into one system. For those with Restaurants, Snack Shops, and Gift Shops, we also have an integrated Point of Sales module. All Properties are Unique, let us show you what we can do for you.
Original Mattress Factory
www.themattressfactory.comThe Original Mattress Factory has been bringing quality mattresses and covers to camps and dorms for over 100 years. We are your complete source for all of your camp needs – mattresses, cots, bunk beds, and more.
Outfit Your Logo
www.outfityourlogo.comOutfit Your Logo has specialized in fulfilling the imprinted product needs of Camp & Conference Centers nationwide for nearly 25 years! We offer free logo design, free camp store consulting, and an unmatched, market-specific product line of the most unique, competitively priced, high-quality items. Not only can our logo’ed products ensure your camp stores success, but they strengthen your unique camp culture and can often be used as creative programming tools! Apparel, Nalgenes, water bottles, flyers, games, bags, flashlights, patches, journals, mugs and more! We are ready to share our experience and expertise with you today!
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
pda.pcusa.org/Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crisis and catastrophic event. Discover how a relationship with PDA can enhance the ministry of PDA and further your Camp/Conference mission. Together we can witness to the healing love of Christ.
Presbyterian Foundation
www.presbyterianfoundation.orgFundraising for your camp or conference center is most definitely on your priority list. Trying to carry out your mission is also a top priority. The Presbyterian Foundation understands that you have a lot on your plate and can help you with the fundraising goals, so you can concentrate on your ministry. The Foundation can assist you in discovering new ways to increase funding for your ministry. This service is of no charge to you. Find the Ministry Relations Officer serving your area by visiting our booth or by going to the website above and we’ll put you in touch.
Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program
pilp.pcusa.orgPresbyterian Investment and Loan Program provides low-cost loans to PCUSA entities for capita projects. Loans are funded through the sale of interest-bearing term notes to Presbyterians and entities of the church. Special purpose loans with incentive interest rates are available for energy efficiency and accessibility projects.
PC(USA) Office of Camp and Conference Ministries
presbyterianmission.org/…/campandconferenceThe Office of Camp and Conference Ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, PCUSA exists to support you. We are uniquely situated to support you with issues of denominational connections, governance issues, and relations with Presbyteries and congregations. Call us for anything, especially incorporation conversations, mission and purpose exploration, and transitions. We also offer certified Coaching programs for leaders in all stages.
Season of Service Loan Assistance Program
www.pcusa.org/loanassistThe Season of Service Loan Assistance Program is available to PC(USA) members serving PC(USA) related camps and conference centers. Eligible applicants will receive $250 per month sent directly to their student loan servicer. The program also provides consultation for managing educational debt. Visit our booth in the exhibit hall to find out more about how your camp or conference center can leverage this program to remove the student loan barrier for young adults looking for service opportunities.
Stickersandmore.com
www.stickersandmore.comStickersandmore.com has been providing custom screen printed apparel and more for over 20 years. We provide all your printing, marketing, and promotional needs. From Banners, stickers, business cards to Promo items. We pride ourselves in quality work and exceptional customer service.
In cooperation with the Insurance Board, Praesidium trainers will first take a look at the scope of sexual abuse and the impact of abuse. We will provide camp directors with the knowledge and skills necessary to help protect their campers from sexual abuse and their staff from false allegations. The first half of the seminar will provide directors with an advanced understanding of how abuse happens in camps. In addition, directors will receive handouts and resources that they can share with their staff regarding what their staff can do to maintain a safe camp.
The morning session will cover the following topics:
Developing policies regarding boundaries—discussing best practice and model policies through IB.
Audrey Oliver works with a variety of youth serving organizations as well as social service agencies. Oliver trains, assesses risk, and performs accreditation visits with the rest of the Praesidium team for a multitude of organizations. Prior to joining Praesidium, Oliver worked as an intern for the Tarrant County district attorney’s office in felony court, specifically on cases of child sexual abuse. She was also a volunteer for legal aide in the state of Texas. Oliver graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations as well as a juris doctorate from Texas Tech University, where she was on the Board of Barristers.
Are you considering archery as a possible activity for your summer campers? Are you an ACA accredited program that is seeking certification for your archery instructor?
The typical Basic Archery Instructor course covers: