Schedule at a Glance: 2027 National Conference

Sunday, February 14

3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Medical and Disability Camp (MDK) Kindred Preconference

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Monday, February 15

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA) Conference with New Venture Fund (NVF) Camps Meeting

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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Character at Camp Grantee Summit — By Invitation

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8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) Pre-Conference Workshop – By Invitation

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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) Camp Professionals Kindred Gathering

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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ACA Accreditation Volunteer Course Part 2

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12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Counters Open

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Camps on Campus (COC) Preconference

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12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

New Director Orientation (NDO) Training

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4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Alliance for Camp Health

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6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Medical and Disability Camp (MDK) Kindred Preconference

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Tuesday, February 16

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration Counters Open

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA) Conference with New Venture Fund (NVF) Camps Meeting

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7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Registration Check-in

8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Bookstore Open

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Setup

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

4-H Camps Kindred Meeting

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8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Camps on Campus (COC) Preconference

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8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Resource Center Open

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

National Council of Leaders (NCOL) Meeting

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Accreditation Visit Mini Boot Camp

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8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Camp Researchers and Evaluators Preconference

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8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Quality Programs by Design

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8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Medical and Disability Camp (MDK) Kindred Preconference

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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Camp Fire Network Kindred

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10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC) Preconference

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gathering of Internationals and Friends

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11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Camp Includes Me Gathering

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12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

First-Time Attendee Welcome Orientation — Sponsored by Cliq

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Solo Conference Travelers’ Meet-up

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2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Opening General Session and Keynote — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 1

5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Local Office and Affiliate Groups Meetings

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5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Gathering of Internationals

6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

BIPOC Affinity Group Meet-Up

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Wednesday, February 17

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Registration Check-in

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration Counters Open

8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Resource Center Open

8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Bookstore Open

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Setup

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 2

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall with Lunch

1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 3

2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

Commerce Sessions

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Unopposed Time in the Exhibit Hall; Afternoon Coffee and Dessert

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 4

5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Free Time to Network and Explore Louisville

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Pride at Camp LGBTQIA+ Gathering and Social

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6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Camp Researchers and Evaluators Social — Open to All

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Thursday, February 18

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Registration Counters Open

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bookstore Open

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Resource Center Open

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 5

9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Research Poster Presentations

9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Unopposed Time in the Exhibit Hall; Free Bagels and Coffee

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 6

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pioneers in Camping Luncheon — By Invitation

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11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (unopposed time in exhibits)

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Not-for-Profit Council (NFP) Luncheon

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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 7

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Unopposed Time in the Exhibit Hall; Afternoon Coffee and Dessert

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 8

3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Teardown

4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Connecting with Purpose Events

5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Free Time to Network and Explore Louisville

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

ACA Accreditation Volunteer Meet-up — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro

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Friday, February 19

7:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Registration Counters Open

7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Resource Center Open

8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Bookstore Open

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 9

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 10

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closing General Session Lunch with Keynote

2027 Schedule at a Glance

ACA National Conference

Sunday, February 14

Monday, February 15

Tuesday, February 16

Wednesday, February 17

Thursday, February 18

Friday, February 19

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