Schedule at a Glance: 2025 National Conference

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

1:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Camp Owners & Directors Association (CODACON) Preconference

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3:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Medical and Disability Camp (MDK) Kindred Preconference — OFFSITE — Sponsored by AVA Camp Connect

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Monday, February 17

7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Medical and Disability Camp (MDK) Kindred Preconference — OFFSITE — Sponsored by AVA Camp Connect

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7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Camp Owners & Directors Association (CODACON) Preconference

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

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

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

DECA's 2025 Diabetes Camping Conference

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

Alliance for Camp Health Symposium

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

Camp Fire CEO Summit

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Leadership Pathways Preconference — By Invitation Only

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

ACA Board Meeting

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Accreditation Volunteer Course Part 2

11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Camps on Campus (COC) Preconference — Sponsored by CampDoc

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12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

New Director Orientation (NDO) Training

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training

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1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Quality Programs Level 1 Training

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Tuesday, February 18

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

Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open

7:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Camp Owners & Directors Association (CODACON) Preconference

Details

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

4-H Camps Kindred Preconference Meeting

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8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Camps on Campus (COC) Preconference — Sponsored by CampDoc

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8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

DECA's 2025 Diabetes Camping Conference

Details

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Alliance for Camp Health Symposium

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

Camp Fire CEO Summit

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

National Council of Leaders (NCOL) Meeting

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

Quality Programs Level 2 Training

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

Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC) Preconference

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

SeriousFun Children's Network Gathering — By Invitation Only

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

Camp Researchers' Preconference Workshop

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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 Conference Goers Welcome Orientation — Sponsored by Cliq

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Opening Keynote Event with Chris Moore

4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 1

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Local Office and Affiliate Groups Meetings

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5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Gathering of Internationals

6:45 - 8:00 p.m.

International Reception

7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

BIPOC Affinity Group Meet-Up

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8:00 - 9:15 p.m.

Connect and Learn Session with Michael Brandwein

8:00 - 8:45 p.m.

Pride at Camp LGBTQIA+ Gathering and Social

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Wednesday, February 19

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

Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Medical and Disability Camping Café with Bagels and Coffee

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Not-for-Profit Council (NFP) Breakfast — Ticket Required

Details

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Day Camp Café with Bagels and Coffee

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Spanish Speaking Professionals Café with Bagels and Coffee

7:30 - 9:45 a.m.

Insurance Roundtable — By Invitation

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

Exhibitor Setup

8:30 - 9:45 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 2

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Keynote Event with Rachel V. Rosen — Sponsored by Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.

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

Pioneers in Camping Luncheon — By Invitation

1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 3

2:45 - 4:00 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 4

4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 5

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall with Reception (Ticket Required) — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro

8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Research Awards Recognition and Social — Open to All

Thursday, February 20

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Camp-School-Community Partnership Café with Bagels and Coffee

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Camp Includes Me Café with Bagels and Coffee

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Faith-based Camps Café with Bagels and Coffee

7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open

8:30 - 9:45 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 6

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

American Camping Foundation (ACF) Board Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Exhibits Open

9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

Unopposed Time in the Exhibit Hall; Free Bagels and Coffee — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro

9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

Research Poster Sessions

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 7

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

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall for Attendees and Exhibitors (unopposed time in exhibits) — Ticket Required

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Commerce Sessions

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Membership Chairs Meeting

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

EPIC Check-in

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Education/Professional Development Chairs Meeting

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 8

3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Unopposed Time in the Exhibit Hall; Afternoon Coffee and Dessert — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Women in Camp Collective Gathering

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Camps on Campus (COC) Social — Sponsored by CampDoc

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Accreditation Volunteers Gathering — Sponsored by Camp Scheduling Pro

6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Night on Your Own to Explore Dallas

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Acorn Society Dinner — By Invitation

Friday, February 21

7:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Registration, Resource Center, and Bookstore Open

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 9

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions, Group 10

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

Closing General Session & Lunch with Ms. Opal Lee and Rod Berger — Ticket Required

2025 Schedule at a Glance

As of 1/2/2025. Subject to Change

Sunday, February 16

Monday, February 17

Tuesday, February 18

Wednesday, February 19

Thursday, February 20

Friday, February 21

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