Presentations
The
2012 North American Camp Food Service Conference
1.
Ask The Dietician and the Committee – Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Linda Crowley ,
Viki Kappel Spain, Trudy Lapasinskas, Shaz Atwell, Mike Gaynord, Jim Feaster,
Nicky Boehm, Ed Edgar and John Gross
For the early
birds and those who participated in the pre-conference classes – bring all
your questions you want answered and weÕll try to give you the answers!
2.
Welcome/Orientation – Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.
George
Painter, Executive Director YMCA Camp Chingachgook
Welcome to the
Camp Food Service Conference. WeÕre
so happy that youÕve joined us!
3.
Introductions
– Tuesday, 12:45 p.m. (this is an
all-participant activity)
Viki,
Shaz & the Conference Committee
Mix, mingle, break the ice
and get to know the other conference participants.
4.
Fabulous Food Frenzy – Tuesday, 1:15 p.m. (this is an all-participant
activity)
Trudy
Lapasinskas, Food Service Director, Camp Chingachgook
Jim
Feaster, Food Service Manager, Camp Arrowhead
One
of the most fun food service team building activities, ever!! WeÕll introduce ÔFunky LunchÕ and challenge
each team to make some fun kid meals, demonstrate service and display these artistic
works to impress!
5.
The New Nutrition Standards (What are we
serving now?) - Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Linda Crowley MS, RD, CDN, Dietician-Nutritionist, Guilderland YMCA/Ellis Hospital Schenectady
With
the recent publication of the new guidelines thereÕs a lot to know about
nutrition standards. Linda
will review the standards and give guidance in
revising menus to meet the 2010 Dietary
Guidelines.
6.
TunaÉThe Wonderfish!
– Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.
Jon Racich-
East Zone Manager, Chicken of the Sea International, Father of 2 ACA campers
Ask any Mermaid you happen to see, whatÕs the best
tuna? Chicken of the Sea! An
interactive discussion focusing on Tuna, which includes: different species,
sustainability practices, nutrition, recipes, and most importantly, how to
incorporate it into your camp menu.
7.
Lake Shore Walking Tour sans Ice – Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.
YMCA Camp Chingachgook Staff Person
Enjoy a walk along the beautiful shore of Lake
George. Experience the breathtaking
view of the surrounding mountains.
Dress warmly. Find the ice
you were hoping to walk on in your glass at the Adirondack Reception!!!
8.
New Comers Camp Tour
– Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.
YMCA Camp Chingachgook Staff Person
Explore
all that YMCA Camp Chingachgook has to offer. A Camp Chingachgook staff member will
give you a tour of our facilities and answer any of your questions. Dress warmly.
9.
Adirondack Reception
– Tuesday, 5:15 p.m., Dining Hall
YMCA Camp Chingachgook Staff
Join us for Happy
Hour and enjoy some hors dÕoeuvres, beer, and wine on the veranda of our
Adirondack dining lodge.
10. Roundtable
Discussion (Going Local) – Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m.,
Viki Kappel
Spain M.Ed., Camp Food Service Consultant, Author
Linda Crowley, Dietician-Nutritionist,
Guilderland YMCA/Ellis Hospital Schenectady
Group discussion of local, sustainable, organic foods and how they
fit into our camp menus.
11. Early
Morning Hikes – Wednesday,
7:00 a.m., Thursday, 7:00 a.m.
YMCA Camp Chingachgook Staff Person.
Take a guided walk in the Adirondack Forest to a
scenic overlook of beautiful Lake George.
Dress warmly.
12. King
Arthur Bread 101 - Wednesday, 8:45 a.m.
Paula Gray, Manager, Life Skills Bread Baking Program¨ King Arthur Flour Co., Inc.
Cure
your yeast anxiety and make delicious bread with confidence! In this fun
and informative demo, you'll explore the differences among wheat
flours, investigate the mystery of how ingredients work, learn
bread kneading and shaping technique tips, and more. Whether youÕre a
first-time baker or experienced pro, youÕll take home helpful tips (and a free
gift!) We'll also discuss how kids can learn and use these skills to bake with
their families and share bread in their communities.
13. Hands
on Bread - Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Paula Gray, Manager, Life Skills Bread Baking Program¨ King Arthur Flour Co., Inc.
Roll up
your sleeves; itÕs time to make the bread!
14. Handling
Special Diets in your Kitchen (What Can I Eat???)Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.
Viki Kappel
Spain M.Ed., Camp Food Service Consultant, Author
Mike Food
Gaynord, Food Service Director, Indianhead Camp
Shaz
Atwell, Food Service Director, Camp Becket
So many
guests with special diets to accommodate!
How do you feed them all and ensure that all their meals are safely
prepared? WeÕll share the methods
we use at our camps and some food options we serve, too. Be prepared to pepper the panel with
questions!
15. Vendor
Food Show – Wednesday,
12:00 p.m.
QuandtÕs Foodservice Distributors, Inc
Vendors will feature some
new items & ideas that fit in with current food trends for you to use at
camp. TheyÕll offer creative
recipe ideas and uses, theme meals, and multiple uses for their products which you can taste test and even take a few
samples with you.
16. Bread
(The Proof is in the Finished Loaf!)
– Wednesday, 1:15 p.m.
Paula Gray, Manager, Life Skills Bread Baking Program¨ King Arthur Flour Co., Inc.
Shape,
Proof, Bake & Share!!!!
17. Special
Diet Meal Options- Wednesday, 1:45 p.m.
Vegan,
vegetarian, celiac, dairy allergy, egg allergy; the list is endless. Discover some new ideas for preparing
meals for those special guests.
Choose to
participate in one of the following three demonstrations. Immediately following the demonstrations
all participants will meet together to share what they have learned with the
greater group.
a.
Gluten Free
Viki Kappel
Spain M.Ed., Camp Food Service Consultant, Author
b. Egg
and Dairy Free
Shaz Atwell,
Food Service Director, Camp Becket
c. Vegetarian
and Vegan
Nicky Boehm,
Food Service Director, Camp Robin Hood
18. Food
Safety Update (WhatÕs new with ServSafe?) – Wednesday,
2:45 p.m.
Viki Kappel
Spain M.Ed., Certified ServSafe Instructor
Viki
brings us up to speed with the ever changing standards
and Food Handler requirements.
19. Menu
Ideas & Planning a Menu (WhatÕs for Dinner?) - Wednesday, 2:45 p.m.
Linda Crowley, Dietician-Nutritionist,
Guilderland YMCA/Ellis Hospital Schenectady
LetÕs build
a menu with the help of our dietician.
20. ACA
Standards for Food Service – Wednesday,
2:45 p.m.
George Painter, Executive Director, YMCA
Camp Chingachgook
The ÒWho, What and HowÓ of ACA Membership and Accreditation. An
overview of the American Camping AssociationÕs standards that apply to food
service.
21. Lower
Sodium, Lower Fat (Putting Her Money Where Her Mouth Is!) – Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
Linda Crowley, Dietician-Nutritionist,
Guilderland YMCA/Ellis Hospital Schenectady
Linda
shows us how to do it!
22. Group
Photo –
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. (this is
an all-participant activity)
YMCA Camp Chingachgook Staff Person
Flash your pearly whites and
smile for the camera!
23. Casual
Round Table Discussion or Free Evening -You choose - WhatÕs it gonna be?? –Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.,
Viki Kappel Spain
M.Ed., Camp Food Service Consultant, Author
Shaz
Atwell, Food Service Director, Camp Becket, MA
Folks
choosing to participate in the Round Table will choose the topic/s.
24. An
Interactive Look at Vollrath Equipment (I Want It All!)– Thursday, 8:45 a.m.
Jill
VanMenxel, District Sales Manager, the Vollrath Company
An interactive look at VollrathÕs energy efficient
equipment – Induction cookers, food warmers, manual food prep equipment, vacuum pack units to cut down on food
waste, and countertop equipment.
25. ÔTill
Next Year - Awards Presentation/Evaluations/T-Shirt Swap – Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Dining Hall
All
Participants
Share conference-inspiring
moments with the Conference Team. Prepare
to return to camp recharged and ready for the summer! Ask any unanswered questions now. WeÕre all here to help, so stay
connected to this powerful food service support family! Please join our Facebook group Camp Food Service Conference at Camp
Chingachgook where we share our photoÕs,
successes, recipes & questions to stay connected throughout the year.
Please
complete your evaluations – they are an important tool for us to use when planning next yearÕs
conference.
Thank you for your participation in the
conference. Safe
Travels home.
