ACA Staffing Summit
Date
Location
Cost
Early-Bird Member: $60
Early-Bird Nonmember: $80
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6.00ACA Inc., ACA, New York and New Jersey, ACA, Illinois, and ACA, New England are proud to present the 2026-2027 Staffing Summit! Join us for two event dates, on October 20, 2026: Recruit & Hire and April 20, 2027: Train & Retain. Each event will be a full day of keynote, educational sessions and collaboration hubs (small virtual chats with like-minded camp professionals on a variety of topics focused on staff training and retention)!
Get ready to tackle your biggest staffing challenges for summer 2027 with the Staffing Summit. From recruitment hurdles to retention struggles and effective training strategies, this event gives you expert guidance and practical solutions to build and keep a reliable summer team. Plus, with 30 day access to all session recordings, you can learn at your own pace and catch all the content!
We are seeking speakers with great staffing content to present at the 2026/2027 Staffing Summit. To submit a session proposal, please complete the form linked below.
October 20, 2026: Recruit & Hire
April 20, 2026: Train & Retain
Proposals for the October 20 Summit will be accepted through September 8.
Proposals for the April 20 Summit will be accepted through March 3.
Some topics we are seeking:
- Recruitment Strategies for Domestic Staff
- Interview & Hiring Practices
- Innovative & Engaging Staff Training
- Training Partial Contract or Late Hires
- New Trends in Training Topics
- Management Techniques
- Staff Appreciation
- Staff Culture
- Engagement & Retention
Registration Opening Soon!
Join us for both event dates to support your staffing journey leading up to summer 2027!
- The October event, focused on recruiting and hiring
- The April event, centered on staff training and retention
Please note: all sessions are recorded and available to registrants for 30-days after the event for access.
| Type | Early-Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| October Date- Member | $60 | $80 |
| October Date- Nonmember | $80 | $100 |
| April Date- Member | $60 | $80 |
|
April Date- Nonmember |
$80 | $100 |
Coming Soon!
Staffing Summit Event Schedule
Please note all times are EST
Tuesday, October 20
- 11:00am-11:30am — Collaboration Hub 1
- 11:50am-1:00pm — Welcome & Keynote
- 1:10pm-2:00pm — Educational Session One
- 2:20pm-3:10pm — Education Session Two
- 3:30pm-4:20pm — Educational Session Three
- 4:30pm-5:00pm — Collaboration Hub 2
- 4:30pm-5:00pm — E-Commerce Session
Full October Program Coming Soon!
Tuesday, April 20
- 11:00am-11:30am — Collaboration Hub 1
- 11:50am-1:00pm — Welcome & Keynote
- 1:10pm-2:00pm — Educational Session One
- 2:20pm-3:10pm — Education Session Two
- 3:30pm-4:20pm — Educational Session Three
- 4:30pm-5:00pm — Collaboration Hub 2
- 4:30pm-5:00pm — E-Commerce Session
What people are saying...
"I attended the Staffing Summit last year for the first time and I feel more prepared for this summer than any summer before"
"The variety of content for these sessions was terrific and very well thought out! I gained so much knowledge and have come away with an extensive action plan. I feel so much better and like I'll be able to connect with and manage Gen Z."
"I'm grateful the sessions were recorded and available after the event, it was so hard to choose what to attend because there were so many amazing options!"
"This is my third year attending, and I have seen my staffing improve each year. I feel more equipped to handle any staff challenges."
"This conference always makes me feel "seen" and leaves me with a sense of community - we're in this together."
Title Sponsor — $5,000 (1 available)
Our top-level sponsor receives premier visibility and direct engagement with all attendees:
- 2-minute speaking opportunity to address all participants before the first keynote
- Logo on all event marketing and event landing pages
- Premium virtual presence, including:
- Branded waiting room / virtual lobby
- Logo placement throughout the Zoom platform
- Sponsored poll question during the event
- Sponsor break slides between session
- Extended visibility post-event:
- Sponsor branding on session recordings (on-demand content) – long shelf life
Session Sponsor — $1,500
A strong opportunity to engage a targeted audience within a specific session:
- 2-minute speaking opportunity during your selected sponsor session
- Logo on all event marketing and event landing page
- Visibility within the virtual experience, including:
- Inclusion on sponsor slides
Please email Kim Fitzgerald or call 765-349-3309 if you are interested.
If you’re new to ACA and have not previously been a member, we’re excited to offer you a complimentary one-year membership—along with access to discounted registration rates. Getting started is easy: simply click the link below and sign up. Once your membership is active, the system will recognize your status and allow you to register at the member rate.
For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Fitzgerald.
