As of 1/2/2025.  Subject to Change

ACA reserves the right to make any and all adjustments to the program. Additional event details will be added as they are finalized.

NOTE: Many events listed require preregistration and some have limited space.  For more information on kindred and preconference events, please visit the Kindred and Other Events page.

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Sunday, February 16

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Camp Owners & Directors Association (CODACON) Preconference
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Medical and Disability Camp (MDK) Kindred Preconference — OFFSITE — Sponsored by AVA Camp Connect
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DECA Social — OFFSITE

Monday, February 17

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Medical and Disability Camp (MDK) Kindred Preconference — OFFSITE — Sponsored by AVA Camp Connect
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Camp Owners & Directors Association (CODACON) Preconference
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Camp Fire CEO Summit
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Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) Camp Professionals Kindred Gathering
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DECA's 2025 Diabetes Camping Conference
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Alliance for Camp Health Symposium
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ACA Board Meeting
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Leadership Pathways Preconference — By Invitation Only
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Accreditation Volunteer Course Part 2
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Camps on Campus (COC) Preconference — Sponsored by CampDoc
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Registration Open
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New Director Orientation (NDO) Training
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Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training
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Quality Programs Level 1 Training

Tuesday, February 18

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Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open
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Camp Owners & Directors Association (CODACON) Preconference
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DECA's 2025 Diabetes Camping Conference
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Alliance for Camp Health Symposium
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4-H Camps Kindred Preconference Meeting
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Camps on Campus (COC) Preconference — Sponsored by CampDoc
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Camp Fire CEO Summit
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Quality Programs Level 2 Training
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National Council of Leaders (NCOL) Meeting
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Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC) Preconference
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SeriousFun Children's Network Gathering — By Invitation Only
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Camp Researchers' Preconference Workshop
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Gathering of Internationals and Friends
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Camp Includes Me Gathering
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First Time Conference Goers Welcome Orientation — Sponsored by Cliq
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Opening Keynote Event with Chris Moore
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 1
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Gathering of Internationals
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Local Office and Affiliate Groups Meetings
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International Reception
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BIPOC Affinity Group Meet-Up
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Pride at Camp LGBTQIA+ Gathering and Social
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Connect and Learn Session with Michael Brandwein

Wednesday, February 19

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Day Camp Café with Bagels and Coffee
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Spanish Speaking Professionals Café with Bagels and Coffee
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Not-for-Profit Council (NFP) Breakfast — Ticket Required
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Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open
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Medical and Disability Camping Café with Bagels and Coffee
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Insurance Roundtable — By Invitation
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Exhibitor Setup
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 2
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Keynote Event with Rachel V. Rosen — Sponsored by Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.
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Pioneers in Camping Luncheon — By Invitation
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 3
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 4
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 5
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Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall with Reception (Ticket Required) — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro
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Research Awards Recognition and Social — Open to All

Thursday, February 20

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Faith-based Camps Café with Bagels and Coffee
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Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open
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Camp-School-Community Partnership Café with Bagels and Coffee
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Camp Includes Me Café with Bagels and Coffee
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 6
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American Camping Foundation (ACF) Board Meeting
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Exhibits Open
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Research Poster Sessions
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Unopposed Time in the Exhibit Hall; Free Bagels and Coffee — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 7
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Lunch in the Exhibit Hall for Attendees and Exhibitors (unopposed time in exhibits) — Ticket Required
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EPIC Check-in
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Education/Professional Development Chairs Meeting
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Commerce Sessions
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Membership Chairs Meeting
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 8
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Unopposed Time in the Exhibit Hall; Afternoon Coffee and Dessert — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro
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Women in Camp Collective Gathering
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Camps on Campus (COC) Social — Sponsored by CampDoc
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Accreditation Volunteers Gathering — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro
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Acorn Society Dinner — By Invitation
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Night on Your Own to Explore Dallas

Friday, February 21

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Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 9
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Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 10
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Closing General Session & Lunch with Ms. Opal Lee and Rod Berger — Ticket Required

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