That is the problem with young referees today. They expect to move up too quickly without obtaining adequate training and experience at lower level games.
Once-upon-a-time camps were for learning new techniques from experienced college level instructors.
As an 11 year official, three camps is probably a good number for you to have attended. After a camp you should take 1-3 years to perfect what you have learned before going to another one, otherwise you are overwhelmed with all of these different opinions.
To go out of your state is a 'good' idea as you can see how other parts of the country may interprep rules and also see other methods in the use of mechanics.
You may be at a crossroads in your career where you need to decide what your ultimate goal is and look to attend a camp to get hired. But do not be in too much of a hurry, just keep working hard every game and you be will be rewarded.
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