What to Expect in Dallas
Join us at the 2025 ACA National Conference in Dallas 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!
Participate in educational breakouts, keynote events led by distinguished industry experts, peer-to-peer informal discussion groups, and many other learning opportunities that will be offered. The theme of the conference is Camp Cultivates Character.
Choose from more than 150 unique sessions that explore these topics:
- Business and Operations, including Camp-School Partnerships
- Camp Includes Me
- Camps on Campus
- Emerging Issues, Tools, and Technology
- Executive Leadership Forum
- Innovative Programs and Activities
- Medical Camping
- Staff Training and Leadership
- Youth Development and Behavior
- Commerce Sessions
- ACA Research Forum
2025 Conference Information
To help plan your daily conference activities, we've provided a conference schedule-at-a-glance. See what's happening each day. Additional details will be added periodically, so check back often.
Learn about session tracks, the conference schedule, educational sessions, general sessions, informal and formal networking, and more.
Subject to Change
ACA welcomes Chris Moore, Rachel V. Rosen, and Opal Lee as keynote speakers at the 2025 national conference!
Don’t miss out on the great preconference trainings available! Many similar organizations and groups — kindreds, councils, and affiliates — meet along with ACA. These events bring together like-minded individuals and offer targeted education 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.
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Giving back to our host city has become an annual tradition for ACA National Conference attendees and exhibitors.
The 2025 ACA National Conference Planning Team has chosen to collect reusable water bottles or tumblers for local Dallas organizations that work to ensure unhoused individuals have access to clean drinking water.
National Conference Facebook Group
Join the conference Facebook group to begin your conference experience early. Connect with your fellow attendees, get breaking news, and more . . .
2024 Conference Details for Reference
In support of conservation and environmental efforts, the national conference program book will be offered electronically this year and will not be printed. A copy can be saved to the electronic device you will be using at conference. The file is printer-friendly, so if you prefer a printed copy, you will need to print one and bring it with you. This will be in addition to the mobile app, sponsored by CampBrain.
- View Digital Program Book
- Download PDF of Program Book (printer-friendly)
2025 Exhibitor Details
The ACA National Conference is the largest national camp conference hosted in the US. This educational event is expected to draw 1,200+ camps representing 1,800+ professionals and focuses on professional development, networking, and commerce.
Extend your brand identity and marketing capabilities with a strong visible presence at the ACA national conference. Let ACA customize a unique sponsorship package for you.
See the current list of vendors who will be exhibiting at the 2025 National Conference.
Join ACA's National Conference Facebook Group.