ACA, Rocky Mountain Fall Conference

Date

November 12-14, 2025

Location

The Nature Place
Florissant, CO

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Cost

Below you’ll find everything you need to join us—registration info, why this event is worth your time, and how to access scholarships.

CECs

8.75

Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Fall Conference!

November 12-14, 2025 | The Nature Place, Florissant, CO

Whether you’re decompressing after a whirlwind summer or planning for the year ahead, this regional gathering is your space to reconnect, recharge, and refocus.

At the Rocky Mountain Fall Conference, you’ll:

Unpack the summer – Celebrate wins, reflect on challenges, and swap solutions with peers who truly get it.
Plan for the off-season – Dive into collaborative sessions on marketing, staffing, risk management, programming, and more.

Connect with your people – Build relationships, spark new ideas, and return home re-energized and supported.

This event is designed for camp professionals at all levels—directors, leadership staff, and anyone looking to grow in their role. Expect a dynamic keynote, relevant breakout sessions, an exhibit hall, and meaningful moments of connection in a beautiful mountain setting.

Please check out the details below for all of your needs, including registration, scholarships, how to nominate someone for an award, and why your boss should support you and this professional development opportunity.

Call for Proposals- Now Accepting!

We’re now accepting session proposals for the ACA, Rocky Mountain Conference!

The Rocky Mountain Planning Committee invites you to submit your ideas for engaging, relevant sessions that inspire and support fellow camp professionals. The Call for Proposals is open through Friday, October 3rd.

Check out the guidelines and submit your proposal using the form below. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve got to share!

Call for Proposal Form

2025 Rocky Mountain Conference Schedule

Wednesday, November 12

10:30 a.m.-- 1:30 p.m. | Pre-Conference Gatherings
- Emerging Professionals in Camping Workshop
- Colorado Camps Network Meeting
2:00 p.m.-- 3:00 p.m. | Registration + Move-In
3:00 p.m.-- 5:30 p.m. | Opening Kick-off!
5:15 p.m.-- 6:30 p.m. | Happy Hour + Awards
6:30 p.m.-- 7:30 p.m. | Dinner
7:45 p.m.-- 9:00 p.m. | Evening Activity (Games + Campfire Chats)

Thursday, November 13

7:00 a.m.--8:00 a.m. | Morning Yoga + Nature Walk
8:00 a.m.--9:00 a.m. | Breakfast + Affinity Groups
9:15 a.m.--10:45 a.m. | Opening Keynote
10:45 a.m.--12:00 p.m. | Workshop 1
12:00 p.m.--1:15 p.m. | Lunch + Table Topics
1:30 p.m.--2:30 p.m. | Trail Talks
2:45 p.m.--4:00 p.m. | Workshop 2
4:00 p.m.--6:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall
6:30 p.m.--7:30 p.m. | Dinner
7:45 p.m.--9:00 p.m. | Fall Conference Fun

Friday, November 14

7:00 a.m.--8:00 a.m. | Morning Yoga + Nature Walk
8:00 a.m.--9:00 a.m. | Breakfast + Pack-up
9:00 a.m.--10:15 a.m. | Workshop 3
10:30 a.m.--11:45 p.m.| Closing Exercise
11:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Departure

Register early to get the best deal! Early Bird pricing is the lowest available and includes lodging, meals, and all programming—it’s a true bargain. Prices increase beginning Tuesday, October 7th, so don't wait!

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Type	Early-Bird (Ends 10/7)	Standard (Ends 11/3)	Final Wave
Member	$425	$475	$500
Nonmember	$475	$525	$550
Commuter Member	$325	$325	$325
Commuter NonMember	$375	$375	$375
Speaker	$300	$300	$300

Standard registration includes shared lodging in double or triple-occupancy rooms. A limited number of single rooms are available upon request.

To inquire about single room availability, please contact Anne Izard at [email protected] or 765-349-3537.

Why Registration Costs Go Up

We encourage you to register early—not just to save money, but to help us plan the best possible event!

As we get closer to the conference, our team is busy finalizing meals, lodging, room setups, materials, and more. We’ve contracted with our host site in advance and must submit our final participant numbers well before the event begins. Late additions are always welcome when possible—but they add extra complexity during an already busy time.

Registering early helps us serve everyone better—and ensures you get the full experience without the scramble. Thanks for helping us make it all happen smoothly!

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

This is a bargain—and we mean it. Your conference registration covers everything you need for a meaningful, refreshing, and fun professional development experience:

2 nights of lodging at The Nature Place—these aren’t just bunk beds! Think hotel-style comfort with a camp vibe.
6 delicious meals, starting with dinner on Wednesday and wrapping up with lunch on Friday.
All educational content, including workshops, keynote presentations, TED-style talks, panels, and facilitated discussions.
Access to the exhibit hall—meet vendors, explore new gear, and get outfitted for the year ahead!
Evening socials & networking time—because great conversations happen after hours too.
Connection, reflection, and inspiration alongside incredible camp professionals from across the region.

For the cost, it’s one of the best professional development investments you can make all year. You’ll head home recharged, reconnected, and ready to lead with fresh energy.

Let this be your fall reset—you’ve earned it.

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We’re excited to bring back the Rocky Mountain EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camping) Pre-Conference! This free, half-day gathering is for newer camp leaders across all roles—a chance to connect, reflect, and build your community before the main event begins.

EPIC Pre-Conference:
🗓️ Wednesday, November 12
🕥 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Just before the Rocky Mountain Conference kickoff
Registration is free – we’d love to see you there! (Registration link coming soon.)

Colorado Camps Network Meeting- More details to come!

🗓️ Wednesday, November 12
🕥 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Just before the Rocky Mountain Conference kickoff

Stay tuned for more details on additional pre-conference offerings.

The Nature Place is a year-round conference facility and educational center located one hour west of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It offers a unique combination of modern facilities amid the splendor of pine and aspen forests. Housing will be in studio apartments, each with a fireplace, sitting area, work station with wireless internet, and full bath.

1. It’s professional development with ROI.
This isn't a fluffy retreat—it’s targeted growth. Attendees gain practical tools, strategic insights, and peer-driven solutions they can bring directly back to camp operations, staffing, risk management, programming, and more.

2. It’s incredibly cost-effective.
For just one price, registration includes high-quality workshops, a keynote, rich discussions, all your meals, lodging, social and networking time, access to vendors, and time in a beautiful location. It’s an unbeatable value for meaningful professional development—and a smart investment for any organization.

3. It helps retain great staff.
Want to keep passionate, talented team members? Invest in their development. Giving your staff space to connect, learn, and be inspired increases loyalty, motivation, and creativity.

4. It’s a think tank, not a lecture hall.
This isn’t another conference where you just sit and listen. This event is built for collaboration and real-time problem-solving. Your team member will return energized and ready to lead new ideas.

5. It’s time to debrief after the busiest season of the year.
Let’s be honest—summer is intense. This gives camp pros the space to reflect, recalibrate, and plan with others who understand what just happened. That kind of processing leads to better strategy, fewer burnouts, and stronger planning for the year ahead.

The exhibit hall date is Thursday, November 13, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Social time and Exhibit Hall with host bar and snacks followed by dinner with exhibitors.

Exhibitors can begin setup at 3:00 p.m., and tear down is 6:00 p.m.

Booth cost: Member $350 / non-member $900

Sponsorship opportunities: