ACA, Ohio Camp Conference
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5.00Please join us for the 2026 Ohio Camp Conference! The Ohio Camp Conference, located at the Ohio 4-H Center at Ohio State University, is a one-day event for camp professionals. The day will feature breakout sessions covering topics such as camp administration, programming, latest trends, and risk management, and more! Attendees have the opportunity for professional development and networking with peers and experts. Additionally, there is an exhibit hall showcasing products and services for camps.
Call for Proposals- Now Accepting! The 2027 Ohio Camp Conference call for proposals is now open. The Ohio planning committee is seeking proposals for sessions. Check out the speaker guidelines and topics of interest by clicking the link below. ACA, Ohio Camp Conference - Call for Proposals
Registration Opening Soon!
Register by December 14, 2026 to get the early bird rate!
- Registration includes full day of professional development, networking and luncheon.
- Not an ACA Member? Join today for FREE and get the best rates for this event!
| Type | Early-Bird | Regular | Final Wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Person Member | $160 | $178 | $196 |
| 1st Person Nonmember | $225 | $249 | $267 |
| Additional person from SAME camp-Member | $144 | $162 | $178 |
| Additional person from SAME camp-Nonmember | $210 | $235 | $257 |
| Student/Retiree Member |
$98 |
$98 | $112 |
| Student/Retiree Nonmember | $137 | $137 | $157 |
Registration Pricing:
We encourage you to register early—not just to save money, but to help us plan the best possible event!
Early Bird: Lock in the best rate by registering early—you’ll get the lowest price and the best deal!
Regular: Our standard registration rate, available after the Early Bird period ends.
Final Wave: Begins two weeks before the event and includes onsite registration.
As the conference gets closer our team is preparing and planning details, included meal numbers and room setups and materials. Our site needs final numbers in advance. We are always happy to welcome last minute registrants when possible!
Coming soon!
Thursday, January 14, 2027
* Our exhibit hall will be open at 9am and open throughout our conference! Feel free to visit in-between sessions and during unopposed exhibit hall time.
* We are excited to once again offer headshots this year! They will be happening throughout the day. These are complimentary and the photo will be emailed to you.
9:00a.m.-9:30a.m.- Registration and Continental Breakfast & Exhibit Hall
9:30a.m.-10:45a.m.- Welcome and Opening Session
10:45a.m.-11:00a.m.- Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
11:00-12:00- Educational Breakout Session I
12:15 p.m.-1:30p.m.- Luncheon and Awards
1:30p.m.-1:45p.m.- Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
1:45p.m.-2:45p.m.-Educational Breakout Session II
2:45-3:00 p.m.- Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.-Educational Breakout Session III
4:00p.m.- Safe Travels!
- It’s professional development with a return on investment (ROI). Attendees gain practical tools, strategic insights, and peer-driven solutions they can bring directly back to camp operations, staffing, risk management, programming, and more.
- It’s affordable. High-Value, budget-friendly professional growth. Access to expert-led sessions make it one of the most affordable ways to build staff capacity and bring fresh, actionable ideas back to your camp.
- It helps retain great staff. Want to keep passionate, talented team members? Invest in their professional development. Giving your staff space to connect, learn, and be inspired increases loyalty, motivation, and creativity.
- Bring back ideas, tools, and renewed vision. You’ll return not only with new strategies, vendors, and best practices—but also with renewed clarity about why we do this work and how to do it better. Your team benefits from that kind of energy and direction.
- It’s time to debrief and grow after the busiest season of the year. Let’s be real—summer at camp is nonstop. This conference offers a much-needed chance to pause, reflect, and regroup alongside people who truly get it. That time to process, share lessons, and reset leads to clearer strategy, renewed energy, and smarter planning for the season ahead.
SITE INFORMATION
Our event will be taking place at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center is a facility for youth, adult volunteers, community organizations, and Ohio State University partners.
Our pre-conference and conference events will be taking place at the center.
Click Here For Parking Information
HOTEL INFORMATION
If you plan on spending the night in Columbus, check out the Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU . Coming Soon
Book
The exhibit hall date is January 14, 2027
Exhibit:
Booth cost: Member $300 / non-member $800
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- $3,000 Title Sponsor*
- $2,000 Keynote sponsor*
- $1,500 Meal sponsor*
- $1,000 Session sponsor
- $500 Snack/Break sponsor
Thursday-January 14, 2027
* The exhibit hall will be open at 9am and open throughout our conference! participants will be able to visit in-between sessions and during unopposed exhibit hall time.
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.- Exhibitor Setup
- 9:00 a.m. -9:30 a.m. - Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time and Continental Breakfast
- 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
- 1:30p.m.-1:45p.m.- Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
- 2:45-3:00 p.m.- Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time
- 3:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Closed
All sponsorships come with logo recognition on signage at the event, and on 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 [email protected]
Coming Soon!
Thanks to our sponsors!
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring an ACA event will extend your brand identity and marketing capabilities. For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Fitzgerald.
