What Is EPIC? 

EPIC provides education, social and networking opportunities, and events for emerging professionals in the camp industry. EPIC is for you, whether you're transitioning from seasonal to a year-round role, taking on your first leadership position, or launching your camp career. There are no official EPIC membership requirements; anyone is welcome if the topic and conversations speak to you and can help you on your path to learning! Involvement in EPIC events such as workshops and networking opportunities give EPICs a chance to meet, exchange ideas, and discuss previous camp successes and challenges. 

2025-2026 EPIC National Events

Register for all virtual EPIC conversations on the ACA event calendar here!

EPIC at ACA National Conference

Connect with EPIC in San Diego at the ACA National Conference! EPIC will host a preconference on Tuesday, February 17, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., and also breakout sessions and other opportunities to connect during the conference. Stay tuned for more information.

Coffee & Chats (Virtual)

Grab your favorite beverage and join us for an EPIC Coffee Chat every other month! These are casual, peer-led conversations about topics that matter most to us, whether it's seasonal staff dynamics, career growth, camp culture, or what's next after summer. This is a space to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with others navigating similar paths in the camp world. Free and open to all emerging camp professionals.

All Coffee Chats listed below are on Tuesdays from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET.

EPIC Speaker Series (Virtual)

Join EPIC every other month for a one-hour virtual session featuring a subject matter expert in the camp world. These conversations are designed to spark ideas, deepen your knowledge, and give you practical tools to grow as an emerging camp professional. From staff leadership to program innovation, equity to operations, topics vary each month, but the focus stays the same: helping you level up in your camp career. Free and open to all emerging camp professionals.

Speakers Series events are on Tuesdays from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET.

Local EPIC Opportunities 

Connect with other EPICs locally! Many local offices will host EPIC in-person networking events, virtual connection opportunities or include EPIC opportunities at regional conferences. Check out upcoming local event on the event calendar for more information.

Join the EPIC 

Membership in the EPIC is open to any member of the American Camp Association who is willing to pay dues.

What Do Your Kindred Dues Pay For? 

When you opt to pay kindred group dues, you are supporting the work of that kindred group to host their events and you are supporting the overall work of the association. There are times when the leadership of this group may determine to spend dues to fund a particular event or project related to the interests of this kindred. Anyone may attend the virtual and in-person events hosted by this group, whether you have chosen to pay the elective dues or not. Some in-person events may have an additional cost. Learn more about all the ACA kindred and affinity groups.

Connect with EPIC Staff & Volunteers

If you are interested in connecting with someone in your local office or region, please contact the membership staff in your area.

View and contact the EPIC National Committee (ACA member login required).