ACA Mid-Atlantic Camp Conference

Date

January 21-22, 2025

Location

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Lake
775 Hermitage Rd
Wirtz, VA 24184
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Cost

See Below

CECs

5.00

Please join us for the ACA, Mid-Atlantic Camp Conference. The conference will be at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center. This event will be filled with a variety of educational sessions and exhibit hall. Enjoy a time of networking and professional development! Lodging will be available onsite!

Call for Proposals
The Conference Program Committees are accepting proposals for innovative and dynamic sessions that help to support the conference mission: create a community of camp professionals to educate, inspire and prepare them to provide a high-quality camp experience for their staff and campers. 

Learn More & Submit a Session!

 

Registration is now Open!

Not an ACA Member? Join today for FREE and get the best rates for this event!

Early Bird registration is available through December 15, 2024

Registration Includes:

  • Registration includes double, triple lodging (included in price), Tuesday lunch and dinner and Wednesday breakfast and lunch. Single lodging is available, but limited and an additional cost.

For more information about lodging check-out the Site Information Tab. Participants are encouraged to register and select their preferred lodging as soon as possible for the greatest selection.

Type Early-Bird Regular
1st Person Member $105 $115
1st Person Nonmember $115 $130
Additional person from SAME camp-Member $100 $110
Additional person from SAME camp-Nonmember $110 $120
Student/Retiree Member $85 $85
Student/Retiree Nonmember $100 $100

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Jack Schott 

Jack Schott is a staff trainer who empowers today’s young workforce with fresh, inclusive strategies. He co-founded Camp Stomping Ground and The Summer Camp Society and has trained over 10,000 camp staff and leaders, helping them connect with the next generation. Jack equips organizations inside and outside the camp industry to better understand and engage today’s emerging talent. Enthusiasm = Cool.

 Keynote details coming soon!

January 21-22, 2025

Tuesday: January 21                                                                       

  • 9:30-10:30: Registration & Check-in
  • 10:30-10:45: Welcome
  • 10:45-11:15: Icebreakers
  • 11:15-12:30: Opening Speaker
  • 12:30-1:30: Lunch
  • 1:30-2:30: Session 1
  • 2:45-3:45: Session 2
  • 5:00-5:30: Break
  • 5:30: Dinner
  • 7:00:  Evening Social

Wednesday: January 22                                                                           

  • 8:00-8:30: Breakfast
  • 8:45-9:45: Opening Session
  • 10:15-11:00: Exhibit Hall Open
  • 11:00-12:00: Session 3
  • 12:00-12:30:Exhibit Hall Open
  • 12:30-1:30: Lunch & Announcements
  • 1:45-2:15 Exhibit Hall Open
  • 2:15-3:15: Session 4
  • 3:15-3:45: Closing

Our conference will take place at W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake in Wirtz, VA

Learn more about W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center

Lodging:

Lodging is available onsite and double and triple occupancy rooms are included in registration. Single rooms are additional charge and limited. All rooms have beds, bathrooms and bedding ( feel free to bring additional blankets as needed). ADA rooms are also available.

Single Room Lodging- $50.00

Participants are encouraged to register and select their preferred lodging as soon as possible for the greatest selection. Lodging is assigned on a first come first served basis. When registering online, please select options in step 4.

The demographic of the attendees is mostly year-round camp professionals. Typically, owners, directors, and program directors.

Exhibit
Booth cost:  Member $300 / non-member $900

Register to Exhibit

Sponsorship opportunities:

  • $3,000 Title Sponsor*
  • $2,000 Keynote sponsor*
  • $1,500 Meal sponsor*
  • $1,000 Session sponsor
  • $500 Snack/Break sponsor

All sponsorships come with logo recognition on signage at the event, and the events web page.

Sponsorships with an (*) also include a booth and two- minutes to address the participants.

For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Fitzgerald.

Thanks to our sponsors!

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Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring an ACA event will extend your brand identity and marketing capabilities.  For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Fitzgerald.