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07/29/2025

🏆 Mastering the Family Academies Experience

🏔️ At the opposite end of the country in Seattle, the McCluskey/Small family has made ACES Family Academies a staple in their summer vacation plans — driving over 2,095 miles one way!

👦🏼 Yuli Small is the son of Lisa Rae McCluskey (ANSC ’98) and Kevin Small (Grainger ’98, ’02, ’09).

🚘 “We sacrifice quite a bit of time to make it happen, but it's worth it,” Lisa said.

🥇 “The academy makes sure every child feels supported and recognized. It makes it more enjoyable knowing that ACES meets students where they are, and gives them unique learning opportunities.”

📚 Yuli took part in several courses this year, including Cooking with an Air Fryer, Future of Farming: Ag Robots, and Secrets of the Rain Garden: Nature, Insects & Hidden Wonders.

🖥️ During Future of Farming: Ag Robots, he learned how the future of agriculture is growing through technology.

🚜 The course focused on past, current, and future uses of robots on farms, with the opportunity to build a small robot at the end of the session.

🤖 “My favorite part has always been the robotics,” Yuli said.

👀 “I look forward to coming, seeing my family, and doing more with robots!”

🧡”ACES Family Academies offers the chance for alumni to supplement their stories with an engaging and impactful experience,” says Meghan Brockamp, the coordinator of alumni engagement, who organizes ACES Family Academies.

💙”Sometimes, Family Academies is the first opportunity in years that alumni have had to return to campus, so they get to explore right along with their family members.”

🌱 Starting next spring, keep an eye out for more information about the 2026 ACES Family Academies.

👨🏼‍🎓 If you are a U. of I. alumni and want to share your college experience with your family, check back in with AFA next year.

✍🏼 Story Source(s): Meghan Brockamp

📸 Photo Credit: Casey Ailes (caseyailes.com)

📱 https://aces.illinois.edu/news/aces-family-academies-welcomes-families-immersive-learning-honors-first-phd-recipient

💻 https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/83/1051166783.html

06/04/2025

✏️ Register by this Friday for the 2025 ACES Family Academies, taking place July 9-11!

👦🏼 Your youth ages 8-13 can have an interactive experience on campus where they'll have the unique chance to check out the fascinating world of ACES majors, explore groundbreaking programs, and delve into cutting-edge research.

🧬 From engaging sessions to hands-on activities, this year's ACES Family Academies promises an unforgettable adventure for all ages!

😊 Connect with fellow ACES alumni
Forge new memories with your family and friends!

💫 Inspire the next generation of ACES enthusiasts!

💻 Register now at https://web.cvent.com/event/1c4e3773-1b99-42a8-9054-a52b23c85fde/summary

🗓️ Mark your calendars and register by this Friday, June 6.

❤️ We can't wait to welcome you back to campus next month!

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — ACES Coordinator of Alumni Engagement Meghan Brockamp joins WCIA’s Mitchell Rife to talk about the upcoming ACES Family Academy program. During the academic pro…

04/26/2025

☀️ “Summer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign means it’s time to welcome future Illini to campus for ACES Family Academies, a beloved three-day experience where fun meets discovery.”

💡 “Hosted by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, this interactive program runs July 9–11, 2025, and is open to kids ages 8–13 and their ACES alumni relatives.”

📰 https://aces.illinois.edu/news/aces-family-academies-returns-summer-spark-curiosity-and-connection

👨🏼‍🎓 https://aces.illinois.edu/aces-family-academies

✏️ https://web.cvent.com/event/1c4e3773-1b99-42a8-9054-a52b23c85fde/summary

04/12/2025

🐓 EDUCATE! https://nwkare.org/chicken-camps/

📢 PROMOTE! https://www.facebook.com/share/1BmUZzYJ8U/?mibextid=wwXIfr

💰 DONATE! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TZU29SDRC6X8N&ssrt=1710783356925

02/06/2025

🐶 Kitsap Animal Rescue & Education (KARE) is proud to continue our partnership with Terry Ryan to bring Chicken Camps to you at the Seabeck Conference Center.

🐓 We will hold our next Live Chicken Camp in April 2025! Space is limited, so email us to REGISTER TODAY: [email protected]

🪄 The skills that you learn in this camp can be applied in a wide variety of contexts, including:
- Professional animal training
- Training your own pet
- Veterinary hospitals
- Schools and other educational situations
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
- Corporate team building

01/08/2025

☺️ The APDT Foundation thanks each & every one of you for your historical support of our organization. Best wishes to you/yours for 2025 & beyond 💫!

09/16/2024

😘 WE WILL MISS YOU!!

🕰️ The time has come in our industry for the next wave of organizations to move forward.

👂🏼 We must listen to our trustees and members, whose energy and time to push our mission onward has markedly diminished.

🧬 Additionally, we want to be respectful of the origins of the Foundation: why it was established; what its purpose served for both APDT and its members.

🤔 Therefore, after much discussion, contemplation and evaluation, the Foundation came to the difficult decision to cease operations and dissolve all assets.

⏰ It is time – and the support of our organization was too sparse to maintain functionality.

🐶 We will miss you at conference this year; however, our VP Catherine & Secretary-Treasurer Suzanne will represent us and answer your questions.

☺️ Thank you for your historical support of the APDT Foundation and our many programs over the years.

WE WILL MISS YOU!!
The time has come in our industry for the next wave of organizations to move forward. We must listen to our trustees and members, whose energy and time to push our mission onward has markedly diminished. Additionally, we want to be respectful of the origins of the Foundation: why it was established; what its purpose served for both APDT and its members. Therefore, after much discussion, contemplation, and evaluation, the Foundation came to the difficult decision to cease operations and dissolve all assets. It is time – and the support of our organization was too sparse to maintain functionality. We will miss you at conference this year; however, our VP Catherine nd Secretary-Treasurer Suzanne will represent us and answer your questions. Thank you for your historical support of the APDT Foundation and our many programs over the years.

03/28/2024

🐾 TODAY IS THE DAY!

✏️ Registration for APDT 2024 is NOW OPEN at apdtconference.com!

🐶 APDT 2024 isn't just another conference - it's a game-changer.

🐩 Picture three immersive days packed with 20 industry-leading speakers.

🐕 From cutting-edge techniques to innovative strategies, APDT 2024 is your gateway to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of dog training.

❤️ But it's not just about the sessions - it's about the connections you'll make.

👋🏽 Explore our exhibit hall, learn with fellow professionals, forge lifelong friendships, and exchange insights that could shape the trajectory of our profession.

📱 Register NOW at apdtconference.com!

03/11/2024

📢 The APDT Foundation is calling for Grant Proposals!

📝 The mission of the APDT Foundation is to provide funding for applied scientific research on dog training & behavior and to further increase the knowledge base of the dog training profession.

💰 The Foundation will offer up to 5 grants annually of $2500 each.

📄 Submission categories include:
• behavior analysis
• ethology
• cognition
• training & behavior modification interventions

🏫 The proposing institution must be an accredited degree-granting college/university or non-profit research institution.

🤔 To learn more about submissions and the eligibility process, click here: https://apdtfoundation.org/grants/

The APDT Foundation is calling for Grant Proposals! The mission of the APDT Foundation is to provide funding for applied scientific research on dog training and behavior and to further increase the knowledge base of the dog training profession.

The Foundation will offer up to 5 grants annually of $2500 each. Submission categories include:
• behavior analysis
• ethology
• cognition
• training and behavior modification interventions

The proposing institution must be an accredited degree-granting college or university or non-profit research institution.

To learn more about submissions and the eligibility process, click here: https://apdtfoundation.org/grants/

01/30/2024

🗓️ July 10-12: mark your calendar for the ACES Family Academies at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana!

🐕 Anyone interested in teaching a hands-on course geared toward 8 to 13-year-olds can submit a proposal by Feb. 2nd, 2024.

📱 https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1704158889