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.
ACA Conference Name Badge Holders and Tote Bags Sponsored by UltraCamp
Sunday, February 16
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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 Fire CEO Summit
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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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Registration Open
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New Director Orientation (NDO) Training
Tuesday, February 18
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Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open
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Camp Fire CEO Summit
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National Council of Leaders (NCOL) Meeting
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SeriousFun Children's Network Gathering — By Invitation Only
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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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International Reception
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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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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