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Summer camps create memorable experiences for children, but they also introduce unique child safety and abuse prevention challenges. According to the 2026 Praesidium report, 80% of incidents occur in bathrooms, locker rooms, indoor program spaces, or recreation areas.
Join YMCA summer program leaders for a practical discussion on how camps can strengthen supervision, staff training, reporting culture, and abuse prevention practices while creating safe, welcoming environments for campers and families. Learn how organizations prepare for camp season, manage higher-risk spaces, reinforce healthy boundaries, and prevent both adult-to-youth and youth-to-youth incidents.
Ryan has been a part of the Akron Area YMCA for just over 12 years. He began as a Before & After School Enrichment Counselor, Summer Day Camp Counselor, Teen Leaders Advisor and Sports Instructor with the Longwood YMCA. He transitioned as the Program Director overseeing youth sports and programs, adult sports, and summer camps at the Wadsworth YMCA. He has been in his role with the Riverfront YMCA for almost 7 years. He grew up in West Michigan but went to the University of Akron and is a proud Zip! He and his wife Ashley have 3 children, Parker, Emery and Addison.
Since joining the organization in 2014, Nicole has worked across multiple operational areas, developing extensive experience in safety, risk management, and organizational leadership. Nicole partners with departments throughout the organization to strengthen safety practices, support operational excellence, and protect the integrity of the YMCA brand and mission across the association. Her work focuses on fostering a culture of accountability, preparedness, and community trust within a rapidly growing organization
A graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Nicole began her YMCA career in the Fitness department before moving into leadership roles in Aquatics and Risk Management. She has continued to expand her responsibilities throughout her tenure and has led Risk Management initiatives since 2017.
Nicole remains committed to advancing a culture centered on safety, professionalism, and community impact throughout River Crossing YMCA.