Why You Should Attend
Plan to join us at the 2026 ACA National Conference in San Diego for four-plus days of learning and professional development. It is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate new connections with fellow camp professionals through social and issues-based networking, discover new business solutions, and connect with vendors. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, there’s something for you!
Registration
Find all the information about full and daily rates, deadlines, and other registration details.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Volunteer Opportunities
Here is your chance to volunteer to help. Whether you would like to work as a volunteer to receive a partial rebate on your registration fee (registration rebates are limited) or simply to make a contribution to your association, you can help make this an amazing event.
Conference Location
The 2026 ACA National Conference will be held a the Town and Country San Diego. Make your hotel reservation today!
Mobile App
ACA will again be offering a mobile app to enhance your experience during the 2026 ACA National Conference. The app will be available for download in late January.
Attendee Pre-Conference Meet & Greet
"Sea-Ya-Soon Social" A pre-conference info session and attendee meet & greet you won't want to miss. Traveling solo? First conference ever? Just want to see a friendly conference face before you arrive? Hop on Zoom for the Sea-Ya-Soon Social and get the inside scoop from locals, helpful tips from conference veterans, and a few familiar faces to look for when the conference kicks off. Come curious. Leave connected. 60% of the time, you’ll make a new friend, every time.
Community Service Project
Giving back to our host city has become an annual tradition for ACA National Conference attendees and exhibitors. The 2026 ACA National Conference Planning Team has chosen to collect new or 'like new' pants for unhoused youth attending the Monarch School.
Need to Convince Your Boss?
Attending the ACA national conference is a perfect way to gain new knowledge, meet and network with like-minded professionals, expand your skillset, and expose yourself to new perspectives. While there are many obvious business benefits from attending, sometimes getting approval from management may require you to make a business case for attendance. We have provided a ‘business case for attendance’ letter template that may help when requesting approval to attend the conference. This template is a general reference tool that can be customized to suit your circumstances.
