California Aquatic Management School (CAMS)

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California Aquatic Management School (CAMS)

October 21 - 23, 2025Santa Rosa, CA
Hosted by the CPRS Aquatics Section

Register by October 10, 2025!

REGISTER NOW

The California Aquatic Management School (CAMS) was formed in 2001 by a group of dedicated Aquatic Section leaders with a vision to conduct a premiere training for aquatic professionals.

CAMS will offer vast networking opportunities as well as nationally recognized speakers discussing topics such as legislation, staff training, staff performance, facility design, program enhancements, emergency preparation, aquatic hot topics and much more. Those who attend CAMS can expect a 3-day experience like no other conference. 

Who Should Attend?

  • Aquatic Supervisors
  • Recreation Supervisors
  • Recreation Managers
  • Recreation Coordinators 
  • Aquatic Specialists 
  • Aquatic Facility Staff 
  • Community Pool Operators 
  • Pool Managers

Calendar

Registration Information

Individuals may register for for the full event, a single day, or a combination of two single days.  To see the transfer and cancellation policies and deadlines, please visit the registration page.

Full Registration includes: 

  • All learning materials 
  • Two Breakfasts
  • Three Lunches 
  • T-Shirt
  • Two social events
  • Connections that last a lifetime!

REGISTER NOW

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EARLY: Before September 1, 2025

REGULAR: September 2 - October 1, 2025

LATE: October 2 - October 10, 2025

CPRS Member

Non Member

CPRS Member

Non Member

CPRS Member

Non Member

Full Registration

$250

$300

$250

$300

$300

$350

Day Rate:
Tu., October 21

$75

$100

$100

$125

$100

$125

Day Rate:
Wed., October 22

$100

$125

$125

$150

$125

$150

Day Rate:
Th., October 23 

$75

$100

$100

$125

$100

$125

CEUs

$20

$40

$20

$40

$20

$40

If you have any questions about registration or seek assistance, please contact CPRS HQ at (916) 665-2777 and/or cprs@cprs.org.

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Lodging

Lodging is not included in your purchase of CAMS registration.  Any lodging needed should be secured independently.

A group rate has been established at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country with rooms available for $199/night (++).  Reserve your room today!

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Schedule Overview

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

More info coming soon!

Evening Social: La Rosa Tequilera & Grille ( 500 4th St., Santa Rosa, CA 95401)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

More info coming soon!

Evening Social: Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine County (170 Railroad St., Santa Rosa, CA 95401)

Thursday, October 23, 2025

More info coming soon!

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Speaker List and Topics

 Keynotes: 

  • Cindy Bagley
  • Pete DeQuincy
  • Jim Wheeler

Adam Chow - Leadership with Heart: How Empathy Builds Stronger Teams 

Keith Fulthorp - Transform Staff Training: Leveraging the California Action Plan and AI 

Tara Gee & Doug Grove - Equity in Parks

Tara Gee & Roseville Staff - Kindness in Practice & My Park: Designing with Safety in Mind

Katrina Gregory - Maximizing Community Values with Operations!

Brandon Hamman - Proactive Aquatics: Applying the Platinum Customer Service Model

Tom Hellman - Diving into the Deep End

Becky Herz & Megan Hilton - Stress to Success & Training Lifeguards Using Military Service

Jake Hopkins & Erika Jennings - Ace Your Interview: Skills and Strategies

Aaron Locks - Staffing That Works: Hiring Right and Keeping Morale High & The Adult in the Room: Building Calm, Confident & Respected Leaders 

Heather Mello-Scholtz - New Staff, New Programs: Now What?

Michael Salazar - On the Absence of Latinos in Aquatics

Alex Sandoval & Laurel Richmond - Data Collection: What's the Point? & Resilient Waters: Immigration, ICE, and Aquatics Programs 

Lance Timmons - The Chain of Survival: Lifesaving Lessons for Facilities

*Subject To Change*

For more information about CAMS 2025, please contact the CAMS Chairs: 
Ashlee Winslow: (559) 324-2752, ashleew@clovisca.gov
Colin Smith: (707) 428-7740, csmith@fairfield.ca.gov

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Interested in speaking at CAMS?

Submit your proposal at forms.gle/7qxvN4eR78K7z6Ua8 by September 1.