ACA, Southeastern Fall Camp Conference
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7.00Please join us for the Southeastern Fall Camp Conference in Greenville, SC on November 17–19, 2026! The conference features educational breakout sessions covering topics such as character development, programming, latest trends, and risk management. Attendees have the opportunity for professional development and networking with peers and experts. Additionally, an exhibit hall showcases products and services relevant to camps!
More information coming soon!
Call for Proposals
The Southeastern planning committee is seeking proposals for sessions at the Fall Conference. Accepting proposals through September 2026. Check out the speaker guidelines and topics of interest. Submit a Session Proposal
Awards
With five categories celebrating everyone from new staff to seasoned veterans, as well as organizations that support camp, this is your chance to nominate someone deserving. Let's shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make camp the best place on earth.
INFORMATION COMING SOON!
- Full Conference Registration — Includes opening keynote on Tuesday, through closing on Thursday. Included is exhibit halls, socials, luncheon, and networking events.
- Wednesday Only Registration — Includes sessions, exhibit hall and luncheon.
Not an ACA Member? Join today for FREE and get the best rates for this event!
Needing scholarship opportunities for the conference? You can still apply! Learn about the two different professional development support fund opportunities.
Understanding Registration Pricing:
We encourage you to register early—not just to save money, but to help us plan the best possible event!
- Early Bird: Lock in the best rate by registering early—you’ll get the lowest price and the best deal!
- Regular: Our standard registration rate, available after the Early Bird period ends.
- Final Wave: Begins two weeks before the event and includes onsite registration.
As the conference gets closer our team is preparing and planning details, included meal numbers and room setups and materials. Our site needs final numbers in advance. We are always happy to welcome last minute registrants when possible!
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Need a hard copy of registration? Email [email protected]
Details coming soon!
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday
- 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Registration Open
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Newcomer's Orientation
- 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Opening General Session
- 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - State Meetings
- 5:45 p.m. -6:30 p.m. - Affinity Group Meetup
- 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Networking and Conference Social Reception
Wednesday
- 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.- Kindred Group Meetup & Character Grant Chat
- 9:00 a.m. -10:15 a.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
- 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Exhibit Hall & Coffee Break
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Educational Breakout Session
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Exhibit Hall
- 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall & Snack Break
- 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
- 5:45 p.m. -6:30 p.m. - Affinity Group Meetups
- 6:45- Evening out! Details coming soon!
Thursday
- 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.- Kindred Group Meetup
- 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.- Closing Session
- 10:15-11:30 a.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
Affinity Groups & Kindred Groups
Affinity & Kindred Group meetups at the conference
ACA serves the interests of niche communities of camp professionals. Kindred groups represent those who work in similar organizations, have similar business models, or serve similar types of campers. Affinity groups are safe and inclusive spaces dedicated to fostering community for those camp professionals who share a common identity.
Learn more about ACA Affinity and Kindred group
* When you are registering, be sure to select the kindred/affinity groups you want to be apart of!
More information and details coming soon!
- It’s professional development with a Return on Investment (ROI). Learn from the Best in the Field, this year’s keynote speaker is Michael Brandwein—a nationally recognized camp trainer, author, and expert in youth development. Attendees gain practical tools, strategic insights, and peer-driven solutions they can bring directly back to camp operations, staffing, risk management, programming, and more.
- It’s affordable. High-Value, budget-friendly professional growth. Group discounts, bundled learning, and access to expert-led sessions make it one of the most affordable ways to build staff capacity and bring fresh, actionable ideas back to your camp.
- It helps retain great staff. Want to keep passionate, talented team members? Invest in their professional development. Giving your staff space to connect, learn, and be inspired increases loyalty, motivation, and creativity.
- Bring back ideas, tools, and renewed vision. You’ll return not only with new strategies, vendors, and best practices—but also with renewed clarity about why we do this work and how to do it better. Your team benefits from that kind of energy and direction.
- It’s time to debrief and grow after the busiest season of the year. Let’s be real—summer at camp is nonstop. This conference offers a much-needed chance to pause, reflect, and regroup alongside people who truly get it. That time to process, share lessons, and reset leads to clearer strategy, renewed energy, and smarter planning for the season ahead
We are excited to be at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC. Located 15 minutes from the airport with a free shuttle and made to order breakfast included. Plus enjoy the fitness center and pool!
Parking Information:
DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING 😊There will see signs, but this is only for overnight guests that are not with conferences. You can use the QR code on the signs to register their cars and use a promo code from the front desk to put in for free parking. If you get a ticket, please disregard it. The hotel does NOT tow.
Booking link coming soon!
Room Reservation Includes:
- Check-in is 4pm & Check-out is 12 pm
- Breakfast included
Connect with Camp Professionals Across the Southeast
Join us at the ACA Southeastern Conference and connect with 150–175 camp professionals, leaders, and decision-makers from across the region.
This event offers a unique opportunity to:
- Build relationships with camp leaders
- Showcase your products and services
- Increase visibility within the ACA community
All sponsors receive brand recognition across the full event (3 days), including onsite visibility and website promotion.
The exhibit hall date is November 18, 2026.
Exhibit Hall Schedule
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Sponsors will have an extra day of exhibiting in the foyer
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.- Exhibitor Setup
- 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Exhibit Hall & Coffee Break
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Exhibit Hall
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall & Snack Break
- 4:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Closed
Booth Costs:
Business Member - $750
Non-Business Member - $1,200
Sponsorship Opportunities
Keynote - $3,500* Meal sponsor - $2,500* Networking social - $2,000* Session - $1,500 Snack/Break - $1,000
(*) Sponsorships come with a booth. All sponsors get logo recognition during the event and on the website.
Contact Kim Fitzgerald for exhibitor questions, sponsorship packages, and details.
Thanks to our sponsors!
