Golden Gate National Recreation Area: Where Nature, History, and the City Collide Few places on Earth offer sweeping coastal cliffs, windswept beaches, ancient redwood groves, military ruins, and iconic...

California isn’t just a state, it’s an epic tapestry of coastlines, mountains, deserts, and stories written in stone, redwoods, and ocean mist. Across its 280 state parks, you’ll find ancient forests,...

Nestled in the northern Sierra Nevada, Tahoe National Forest is a sprawling 850,000-acre landscape of granite peaks, alpine lakes, ancient pines, and hidden history. It stretches from Lake Tahoe in the...

Tucked into the lush Santa Cruz Mountains lies a grove of giants—ancient coast redwoods that have stood watch over California for more than a millennium. This is Big Basin Redwoods State Park, a place...

From February 26 to March 1, 2025, the Town & Country Resort in San Diego transformed into a vibrant hub of unity and inspiration as the California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA) hosted...

The Master Activity Advisor Certificate Program is something you definitely want to take advantage of as it is more than just a typical professional development! It is a way for new and experienced advisors...

As we wind down the school year following a successful CADAStock Convention, we simultaneously wind up CADA with exciting changes to our board. This year, we welcome three new board members while expressing...

In 2012, CADA embraced a theme that resonated deeply with leaders across California: “Peace, Love, CADA: A Leadership Revolution,” a vision brought to life by Monica Anderson (CADA President...

At this year’s CADA conference, Grammy-nominated songwriter Shelley Peiken delivered a keynote that was nothing short of inspiring. In a room filled with educators dedicated to leadership and student...

Day 1 kickoff of CADAStock 2025 was a celebration of leadership, connection, and inspiration. From the moment we called the convention to order at the General Session, the energy in the room was electric....

Work2BeWell—Created by teens, for teens! This free, clinically-vetted program offers a wealth of mental health resources designed to support student well-being. In Session 1, Sara Freauf (Nilles)...

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it's vital that student leaders and Activities Directors understand its potential and challenges. During her enlightening...