ACT Immersion Camp September 20, 21, and 22
ACT IMMERSION CAMP
September 20, 21 and 22, 2013
and
PRE-IMMERSION CAMP
Thursday, September 19, 2013
General Description of Events
This is no ordinary training. Over the course of 3 days, we will train, break bread, and get to know each other in a lovely, retreat-like setting. The program is designed to be intense, experiential, and transformative. It will be highly interactive.
As a participant you will have lots of opportunities to:
• observe, practice, and receive useful feedback on your ACT skills
• fortify and deepen your understanding of ACT and its underlying principles
• broaden the scope of your ACT practice
• develop specific skills necessary to achieve better clinical outcomes
• challenge yourself as a therapist and a person
• connect with and get to know like-minded practitioners
This training is intermediate level; you will need a basic understanding of ACT in order to get the most out of your experience.
18 CE credits will be available. Please note CE's are all or nothing; you must be present for all training hours in order to receive your certificate of completion.
The Trainers
Sonja Batten Jennifer Villatte Matthieu Villatte
These three trainers are ACT originals! All have worked closely with Steve Hayes and all are amazing trainers. They are expert in the model, energetic, charismatic, and supremely skilled in their teaching abilities.
Sonja is one of the first ACT trainers recognized by ACBS and has written extensively on ACT (including her recent and well-received book, The Essentials of ACT). She has also been highly involved in the development of ACBS since its creation, and she will be the president of ACBS in 2013.
Matthieu and Jennifer are the Villattes of the recent Reno Boot Camp, where they presented a clinical RFT training that received lots of positive attention from the ACBS community. They are about to release a book co-authored by Steve Hayes on clinical applications of RFT.
The individual accomplishments of our trainers are many, so please see their bios for more comprehensive information.
Location:
NorthBay Adventure Camp
11 Horsepoint Lane
North East, Maryland 21901
www.northbayadventure.com
Elk Neck State Park
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/elkneck.asp
NorthBay is a non-smoking retreat center and adventure camp located on the Chesapeake Bay (60 minutes from Baltimore and Philadelphia, 90 minutes from Washington DC). The camp is situated within the Elk Neck State Park, with full access to the Chesapeake Bay from a mile-long private beach.
Training Package Options
The training is all inclusive; this means that all participants must lodge and eat at NorthBay.
There are two training package options:
• Option 1: Immersion Camp. This is a 3 day package that runs from Friday Sept. 20th - Sunday Sept. 22nd. With this package you get 18 hrs of top-notch ACT training (18 CE credits), lodging, good food, adventure activities, and gorgeous views.
• Option 2: Immersion Camp + Pre-Immersion Camp. This is a 4 day package that runs Thursday Sept. 19th - Sunday Sept. 22nd. With this package you get Immersion Camp and MORE. Activities will start a day earlier than Immersion Camp and will be limited to a small number of participants (about 20 including our trainers).
* Space is limited! It really is - there are a limited number of hotel rooms at Northbay, so there is a ceiling on how many people we can accommodate.
Registration Fees:
Early Registration (by June 15th)
MAC - ACBS Member $150 plus values based dues ___*
Non MAC - ACBS $200
Standard Registration (by July 15th)
MAC - ACBS Member $175 plus values based dues ___*
Non MAC - ACBS $250
Late Registration (after July 16th)
MAC - ACBS Member $250 plus values based dues ___*
Non MAC - ACBS $300
*In the spirit of ACBS, we are asking chapter members to contribute values-based dues. Consider how much you are willing to pay for this and future workshops intended to bring the best of ACT training to our area. 100% of the dues go to spreading the work and supporting the organization. The recommended amount is $25 for professionals, $10 for students. $10 minimum.
Housing Options and Meals Costs
Guest House rooms:
Space is limited. Must reserve for all three nights – Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Two types of room options: All rooms have a full bathroom.
A. Single Occupancy $ 225 per night
B. Double Occupancy (2 twin beds) $ 95 per night/person
Meal plan at Guest House is $100 for all 4 days.
Includes Thursday D, Friday B/L/D, Saturday B/L/D and Sunday B/L.
Inquire about special meals.
The Roost Hotel rooms
Must reserve for two nights – Friday and Saturday.
Two types of room options: All rooms have a full bathroom.
A. Single Occupancy $150 per night
B. Double Occupancy (2 twin beds) $ 85 per night/person
Meal plan at the Roost is $65 for all 3 days.
Includes Friday D, Saturday B/L/D and Sunday B/L.
Inquire about special meals.
Program of Events
***Detailed program of events for ACT Immersion Camp and Pre-Immersion Camp under construction***
Check back later for updates
PRE-IMMERSION CAMP
Starts Thursday 9/19 at 4 pm
Thursday 9/19: 4 pm to Friday 9/20 at 1pm.
Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch served at the Guest House.
Pre-Immersion team building – Space is limited to 20 including camp trainers.
Team building exercises (TBD) with ACT in Mind.
Check out activity options @ North Bay - www.northbayadventure.com
ACT IMMERSION CAMP
STARTS Friday 9/20 at 1pm, at NorthBay Theater
Friday 9/20 - 1 pm to 9:30pm. 7 CEs. CE training starts at 1pm - 5:30pm. Check in and dinner 5:30 - 7pm, CE training resumes 7 - 9:30pm at the Roost Hotel (change TBD).
Saturday - 9/21 - 9am to 9pm. 7.5 CEs. We will break for lunch & dinner. Adventure opportunities for ropes and zip line with camp bonfire at night.
Sunday - 9/22 - 9am to 12:30. 3.5 CEs – lunch is served 12:30 to 1:30. Check out by 2pm*
*Late departure is $ 43.00 extra per person.
