COCAcon Attendees Travel Home
Safe travels home! Thank you for joining us for COCAcon 2024, we hope to see you for COCAcon 2025!
Safe travels home! Thank you for joining us for COCAcon 2024, we hope to see you for COCAcon 2025!
Join us on Saturday, November 16 for our annual bead game, silent auction, dinner, and Best of COCA awards banquet! The banquet will begin at 6:30 […]
Fundraising Track: Session 1: 4 Rules to Personal and Professional Success/Fulfillment: Your true superpower as a fundraiser What you absolutely cannot succeed without when advancing your […]
Staff Development & Training Track: A Training Smorgasbord: A Buffet of Ideas to Engage Your Staff in the Learning Process (2 Hours) You are cordially invited […]
Join Friday Keynote Speaker David Phillips for his session titled "Everyone Fundraise" Camp professionals are typically effervescent, smart, engaging, and dynamic. This combination is a fundraising […]
Help us begin the COCAcon fun at Flatstick Pub for our Conference Kick-Off Reception! Play games such as mini golf and Duffleboard, eat, drink, and mingle […]
Join us from November 14-16 as COCA Region 7 hosts COCAcon 2024 in Spokane, WA! COCAcon 2024 Attendee Hotel Registration Link $179-189 USD per night Last […]
Hosted by Michael Amylon, M.D., Brandon Briery, PhD, Holly Senn, CCLS, and Laurel Christensen, LCSW, OSW-C Join this guided open forum discussion about fostering a camp […]
Please join Co-Hosts Dave Smith and Gillian Anderson for a member-to-member forum for summer 2024 planning, ideas, and questions! Come ready with activities you'd like to […]
Join Dr. Mike Amylon, Gold Ribbon Committee Chair, to learn about the accreditation process, document review, day-of-visit protocols, and how to navigate the portal! Register for […]
Lexi Bickford, Funding Program Manager will explain the new 2024 Care Camps Grant Application. She looks forward to meeting you and answering any questions. Register in advance […]
Below is the recording for the 1/23 Gold Ribbon Camp Training. The passcode to watch the recording is %b5EEF6S. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/vDwV5mbubgWBwbrvA1VQXryM_MiIU5G6Ct2E61apb1Z6214r4ZNxHVxMY1RSPGEZ.bWCB_Nuy_Ajx3RSZ
Join Dr. Mike Amylon, Gold Ribbon Committee Chair, to learn about the accreditation process, document review, day-of-visit protocols, and how to navigate the portal! Register […]
Lexi Bickford, Funding Program Manager will explain the new 2024 Care Camps Grant Application. She looks forward to meeting you and answering any questions. Register in […]
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82722104974
The 2024 COCA Member Camps will join a virtual training session with Dr. Mike Amylon, Gold Ribbon Committee Chair, in order to prepare for their upcoming […]
View our Sponsor/Exhibitor Packet to explore our different packages and learn how partnering with COCA can help you reach your target audiences! COCAcon 2023 Sponsor -Exhibitor […]
Registration for special guests of COCA.
Are you not associated with a COCA member camp? You still get complete access to all conference sessions and events.
Can't attend all the days of the conference? No problem, come join us for a single day! Your single day registration fee includes all sessions, meals, […]
What challenges have you faced so far in 2023 engaging and enrolling campers? Register to join this highly interactive virtual session to discuss, share and learn with your […]
Working with children who have cancer leads many of our programs and people to become content experts on the childhood cancer experience and how that plays […]
Dr. Raphael Landovitz, UCLA Infectious Disease Clinician, will provide a brief update on COVID variants and COCA members will be able to share their COVID Protocol Plan […]
Meet the amazing new Care Camps Team, Gwynn Sullivan, Executive Director, Erica Lanter, Communications Director and Lexi Bickford, Program Coordinator as they explain the new 2023 […]
Meet the amazing new Care Camps Team, Gwynn Sullivan, Executive Director, Erica Lanter, Communications Director and Lexi Bickford, Program Coordinator as they explain the new 2023 […]
Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 08:00pm (All times in Eastern Time) Join Ryan Campbell, COCA President Elect and Camp Director at Happiness is Camping, NJ in discussing the […]
Join us for a live MESH (medical, emotional and social health) discussion with camp experts, Dr. Michael Ambrose, CampDoc’s Founder and CEO (who is a practicing […]
Let's talk about how your programs went! We'll discuss enrollment, staffing, programming, COVID-19, and much more. This is our last time to connect before Conference! […]
Join us to learn how you can extend your campers’ summer with an all-new Virtual camp eXperience, brought to you by the Sunrise Association. We are […]
This is the third and final installment of our three-part Medical Town Hall series featuring Dr. Raphael Landovitz. Dr. Raphael Landovitz, UCLA Infectious Disease Clinician returns to provide us […]
Speakers: Cindy Cohen MS, CCLS, Global Program Director, cindy@kidskickingcancer.org Leigha Shellhaas, Program Coordinator and Martial Arts Therapist, LShellhaas@kidskickingcancer.org Kids Kicking Cancer is a 501(c)(3) that offers evidence based non-contact […]
This is the second of two sessions that Jennifer will be hosting. The same information will be shared in both sessions. Jennifer Mercer, Director of Development at […]
This is the first of two sessions that Jennifer will be hosting. The same information will be shared in both sessions. Jennifer Mercer, Director of Development […]
Please join us to hear how your families can benefit from Flashes of Hope visiting your Camp this summer! We are excited to introduce you to […]
Hear how COCA Camps have already successfully hosted in-person programs in 2022! Speakers: Jamie Ekstrom, Camp Sunshine, Georgia Edith Tomasetti, Camp Sunshine, Georgia (on chat) Brandon […]
After leading our 2021 COCA Academy, Dave Malter returns to guide Members through creating a robust, impactful staff training program! Learn best practices for finding staff/volunteers, […]
This Medical Town Hall is appropriate for any COCA members looking to understand more about the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of children with cancer. […]
*This session was pre-recorded* Check out Region 4's Open Forum as they discuss their plans & policies for Summer 2022!. Click the link and use the […]
Invite your entire medical team! All COCA members are invited to join and hear what medical protocols other member camps will be using. This session is […]
This is the second presentation of our three-part Medical Town Hall series featuring Dr. Raphael Landovitz and Dr. Vinita Dubey. Dr. Raphael Landovitz, UCLA Infectious Disease Clinician […]
COCA Directors teach us best practices for hosting virtual camp that they've learned from experience. This session will cover activities, engaging campers virtually, in-hospital programs, and […]
Karen McAndrew joins us to guide attendees through the 2022 Care Camps Grant Application and answer any questions you have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTnhx2c4dTQ
This Medical Town Hall is appropriate for any COCA members looking to understand more about what happens when a child with cancer tests positive for COVID-19. […]
Karen McAndrew joins us to guide attendees through the 2022 Care Camps Grant Application and answer any questions you have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTnhx2c4dTQ
With Umut Dursun, incoming Executive Director, Camp Aranu'tiq of Harbor Camps & Alan Cooper, Esq., AMSkier Partner, Nick Teich, Founder, CEO & Director, Harbor Camps […]
With Alan Cooper, Esq., AMSkier Partner and Rachel Fendell Satinsky, Employment Attorney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqsiBLOk0V8 Brought to you by AMSkier 209 Main Ave, Hawley, PA 18428 […]
With Alan Cooper, Esq., AMSkier Partner and Matt Buczek, CEO, ARO, IENA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC7mf-LvoF0 Brought to you by AMSkier 209 Main Ave, Hawley, PA 18428 […]
With Chris Hudson, Co-Founder & Co-Director, Camp Highlight and Alan Cooper, Esq., AMSkier Partner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCFZ2FQyKfw Brought to you by AMSkier 209 Main Ave, Hawley, […]
Karen McAndrew joins us to guide attendees through the 2022 Care Camps Grant Application and answer any questions you have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTnhx2c4dTQ
It's time to meet and discuss your summer plans with peers who are running similar programs! This session will be participant-driven. Attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Let’s talk programming! Learn from COCA Directors about how they adapted their programs last summer and what changes they expect to make in 2022. Topics include […]
This is the second of three Town Halls we will host in our efforts to help prepare COCA Camps to return to in person programs. The information […]
This is the first of three Town Halls we will host in our efforts to help prepare COCA Camps to return to in person programs. Learn […]
Dr. Raphael Landovitz, UCLA Infectious Disease Clinician, will be providing a COVID-19 and Omicron variant update. We are also excited to share we will be adding […]
We are thrilled to be joined by our friends, Meg Kellett, Director of Pediatric Experience and Kyra Hu, Program Coordinator at Project Sunshine for a webinar about their […]
Meet our new friend at Headbands of Hope! Founder, Jess Ekstrom. Jess will share her story on starting her give-back business from her college dorm and most […]
Join us to hear from COCAI members how they successfully planned and executed COVID FREE overnight residential camps this summer! Ryan Campbell with Happiness is Camping, […]
Come hear from our partner Beads of Courage whose mission it is to support those coping with cancer, their families and the clinicians who care for them. BOC […]
Dr. Raphael Landovitz, UCLA Infectious Disease Clinician, provides a COVID-19 and vaccine update. Dr. Kaye Wagner, COCA President will moderate this discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69M52PUp0Po
If you found yourself with a cabin or two of kids in person, you'd probably have a boatload of games you could bring out at a […]
If your Camp is providing in person programs this summer, then you do not want to miss this important discussion! This is going to be a […]
Join us as Jim Cain provides Best Practices in Virtual Facilitation. It is a collection of innovative techniques for virtual presentations and includes content from his new book, The Learning […]
Join us as Jim Cain teaches us virtually, new activities to help prepare us for in person programs. Physical Distancing, The Dutchman’s Rope and Other Best Practices […]
The purpose of this social hour is for you to connect and network with your colleagues! Also, please invite someone new within your organization to join […]
You don't want to miss this discussion with Camp professionals, Beth Allison, Ruby Compton and Gabrielle Raill. Get your questions ready and learn how you can […]
Join Rich Brundige and Tara VanDerpoel as they share the 11 points they feel helped them make Camp H-Town and Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago virtual […]
We know that disasters can strike anywhere any time, but how do you prepare your camp for them in the post-COVID world? This webinar, delivered by […]
Plan to join Matt Ruttler, Camp Happy Times, NJ as he hosts an arts & crafts hour to share a new craft idea with you. Several […]
Join Karen McAndrew, Care Camps Executive Director, to review the 2021 Grant application and answer your questions. This video combines both the 10:00am ET session and […]
Camp is always about having fun, and just because things are running virtually doesn’t mean we can’t continue to have fun! Join Knuckles for a COCA […]
Join us for the next Medical Townhall as Dr. Raphael Landovitz, Infectious Disease Clinician, will give us a COVID-19 and vaccine update. Please plan to have your questions ready […]
This Town hall will discuss how to evaluate if your Host Camp Facility is ready for in person Camps in 2021. What questions do you need to […]
COCA recognizes the importance in bringing our community together to discuss the COVID virus and its affect on our in person Camps and programs. This is […]
COCA recognizes the importance in bringing our community together to discuss the COVID virus and its affect on our in person Camps and programs. Therefore, this […]
Aflac is introducing the latest innovation for My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic duck designed to help children cope with cancer. The company again teamed up […]
Reflect, Refocus, Refuel! Step back, take a deep breath, what do you see?, how do you feel? Let’s reflect on this summer. Refocus now and see […]
Whether you are a CEO or a camp volunteer, YOU ARE A LEADER! Join us to hear how some leaders within the COCA community are navigating […]
Ready, set, play! The best way to learn virtual games is to play virtual games. Join YPL's Emily "EmJ" Juszczyk, Camp & Programs Manager and Iain Riddle, […]
We’ll highlight COCA Camps and the awesome things they have done and learned through the care packages and virtual programs they have been providing their campers […]
Parents/Caretakers need programming too! Join COCA and Patrick from North Start Reach as he discusses what parent programming looked like before COVID-19, how NSR has adapted […]
Need some new ideas about different virtual activities to engage campers and their families? This is the session for you! Jack and Klee will run through […]
Join us for a discussion with three Camps that have created care packages. Chris Beckwith, Executive Director of Camp Hobe in Utah, Brandon "Spot" Padgett, Program […]
You thought Pictionary was cool?! That was just the beginning. Join Jack & Klee and the rest of your COCA friends while we learn and play […]
Join Sarah Smithson as she helps COCA kick off the first of three, Inside the Box sessions! Sarah is the Director of Outreach Programs at the Hole in the Wall […]
Join Dr. Kaye for a Discussion and update of Medical and Psychosocial issues. Scheduled for the May 27th Medical Town Hall, our special medical guest, Tracey Gaslin, […]
Learn How to Become a Great Virtual Camp Facilitator FACILITATE IT!: Virtual Camp Activities In this session, participates will learn additional virtual camp activities and […]
Lessons Learned and Moving Forward: A Programming Town Hall First, we’ll hear from Jack & Klee about what they’ve learned from Hometown Stomping Ground Season 2. […]
Join this facilitation by Brandon Briery,PhD, who currently serves as the Chief Program Officer/Executive Camp Director with Camp C.A.M.P. from Texas. Bringing together his love and […]
Learn How to Become a Great Virtual Camp Host HOST IT!: Virtual Camp Activities In this session, participates will learn additional virtual camp activities and how […]
This panel discussion will highlight Camp Sunshine from Georgia, Smile-A-Mile from Alabama and Camp Oochigeas from Toronto, Canada, who are continuing to engage their local hospital […]
Special Announcement for COCA Camps Join us to discuss the Northwestern Mutual Technology grant program. Meet Judy Berdan and Jodi Nolte from Northwestern. Listen to them describe […]
Join Dr. Kaye for a Discussion and update of Medical and Psychosocial issues. About Dr. Kaye Dr. Wagner specializes in pediatric oncology and blood disorders. […]
How are you reaching campers and families that have technology barriers issues? In this session, ideas for connecting with campers OUTSIDE of the virtual setting will […]
Please Join us for a town hall for COCA Regions 1, 2 & 3. The goal of this meeting is to check in with our members […]
COCA YPL is hosting this Virtual Programming Session for Teens with Jack Schott. Jack will provide fun and unique ways to engage your teens virtually and […]
Session I - Virtual Walk: Strategies for Success Learn from Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez, Executive Director, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times and 15 year fundraising professional […]
Join Dr. Kaye for a Discussion and update of Medical and Psychosocial issues. About Dr. Kaye Dr. Wagner specializes in pediatric oncology and blood disorders. […]
Passionate about making an impact Allison Klee graduated in three years from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Human Services. She had worked at Stomping […]
Session I - Virtual Walk: Strategies for Success Learn from Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez, Executive Director, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times and 15 year fundraising professional […]
Join Brian Moore to learn about self-care techniques in these stressful times. Brian Moore MSW LISW-S Associate Professor, Human Services and Justice Studies. I have been […]
Passionate about making an impact Allison Klee graduated in three years from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Human Services. She had worked at Stomping […]
Learn from Lauren Burke, Senior Director of Progams, Camp Quality Canada how they integrate social media into their camp programs.
The purpose of this meeting will to collect information from COCA member camps about concerns, feelings, and goals around virtual camp programs. We want to hear […]
The purpose of this meeting will to collect information from COCA member camps about concerns, feelings, and goals around virtual camp programs. We want to hear […]
Session I - Virtual Walk: Strategies for Success Learn from Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez, Executive Director, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times and 15 year fundraising professional […]
Join Dr. Kaye for a Discussion and update of Medical and Psychosocial issues. About Dr. Kaye Dr. Wagner specializes in pediatric oncology and blood disorders. […]
Join Dr. Kaye for a Discussion and update of Medical and Psychosocial issues. About Dr. Kaye Dr. Wagner specializes in pediatric oncology and blood disorders. […]
Join Dr. Kaye for a Discussion and update of Medical and Psychosocial issues. About Dr. Kaye Dr. Wagner specializes in pediatric oncology and blood disorders. […]