ACA, Rocky Mountain Fall Conference
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8.75Please join us for the Rocky Mountain Fall Conference! Highlights include two keynote presentations, a variety dynamic and relevant breakout sessions, an exhibit hall, and time to network with fellow camp professionals. Enjoy a time of inspiration, first-rate professional development, and fun at The Nature Place in Florissant, CO.
Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals for the Fall Conference is now open. Lectures, hands-on sessions, and panel discussions are welcome. Sessions are 75 minutes long. Submit a Session Proposal
Early Bird registration is available through October 16, 2024.
- Registration includes conference program, 2 nights lodging (Wednesday and Thursday), and six meals (Wednesday dinner, Thursday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch).
- Commuter registration is available for those staying offsite and includes conference program and six meals (Wednesday dinner, Thursday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch). It does not include overnight lodging.
- Camping registration includes conference program, tent or camper space, and six meals (Wednesday dinner, Thursday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch).
- Lodging will be in double or triple rooms.
- Single rooms are not guaranteed. Contact Betsy Thamert (bthamert@ACAcamps.org, 765-342-1349) to learn about single room rates and availability.
- Not an ACA Member? Join today for FREE and get the best rates for this event!
| Type | Early-Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Individual 1st Person-member | $390 | $410 |
| Individual 1st Person-non-member | $490 | $510 |
| Additional person from same camp-member | $360 | $395 |
| Additional person from same camp-non-member | $465 | $495 |
| Student/Retiree-member/non-member | $310 | $335 |
| Commuter Full Conference-member | $250 | $270 |
| Commuter Full Conference-non-member | $305 | $340 |
| Commuter Day Rate-member | $150 | $170 |
| Commuter Day Rate-non-member | $210 | $230 |
| Two Day Rate-member | $255 | $330 |
| Two Day Rate-non-member | $310 | $425 |
| Speaker-member/non-member | $200 | $200 |
| Camping-member/non-member | $205 | $220 |
The conference planning team is accepting proposals for dynamic and relevant breakout sessions. Topic ideas include innovative programs, fundraising, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, mental health support at camp, staffing, character, building camp partnerships, and property management, to name a few, however the team is open to other topics, as well. Speakers receive a substantial discount on their event registration. The deadline to submit is September 27, 2024.
All Events in Mountain Time
Wednesday, November 13
- 1:00 p.m.--2:00 p.m.--Registration Open
- 2:00 p.m.--3:30 p.m.-- Opening Keynote
- 3:45 p.m.--5:15 p.m.--Open Space Planning
- 5:15 p.m.--6:30 p.m.--Social and Networking
- 6:30 p.m.--Dinner
- 7:45 p.m.--Coffee House Social, Dessert, and Thunderball
Thursday, November 14
- 7:30 a.m.--8:30 a.m.--Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m.--10:15 a.m.--Breakout 1
- 10:30 a.m.--11:45 a.m.--Breakout 2
- 11:45 a.m.--1:15 p.m.--Lunch and Business Meeting
- 1:30 p.m.--2:45 p.m.--Breakout 3
- 3:00 p.m.--4:15 p.m.--Breakout 4
- 4:30 p.m.--7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Dinner with Exhibitors
- 7:00 p.m.--9:00 p.m.--Fall Conference Fun
Friday, November 15
- 7:30 a.m.--8:30 a.m.--Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m.--10:15 a.m.--Breakout 5
- 10:30 a.m.--12:00 p.m.--Closing Keynote
- 12:15 p.m.--Lunch & Departure
The Nature Place is a year-round conference facility and educational center located one hour west of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It offers a unique combination of modern facilities amid the splendor of pine and aspen forests. Housing will be in studio apartments, each with a fireplace, sitting area, work station with wireless internet, and full bath.
The exhibit hall date is Thursday November 14, 2024, 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Social time and Exhibit Hall with host bar and snacks followed by dinner with exhibitors.
Exhibitors can begin setup at 3:30 p.m. and tear down is 7:30 p.m.
For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Bruno.
