ACA, Southern California/Hawaii Spring Leadership Conference

Date

April 16-19, 2024

Location

Margaritaville Resort
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Cost

Pricing details below.

CECs

14.00

Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) is known for excellent professional development, unrivaled social events, and an incredibly relaxing and energizing conference location. Participants will leave with innovative ideas and practical takeaways that can be implemented upon their return to camp. Bring your full team to improve staff training, staff management, and staff retention with proven techniques shared by industry leaders. For excellent educational content, and the very best networking, join us at Margaritaville in Palm Springs!

Join us for:

3 Keynote Presentations
40+ Education Sessions
3 Incredible Networking Socials
National Conference Caliber Speakers

Our participants aren't just from Southern CA/HI anymore...And we like it!

We've been so pleased to have participants from all over the country at the Spring Leadership Conference. We've rolled out the welcome mat to camp professionals from:

Early Bird registration is available through March 19, 2024.

Registration fee includes all SLC hosted keynotes, education sessions, social events, and dinner on Wednesday. Accommodations are not included.
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Scholarships

ACA, Southern California/Hawaii has limited funds available to provide financial support to professionals who would like to attend the conference but aren't financially able to do so. Applications will be reviewed on a first come-first served basis. For additional information, contact Betsy Thamert, bthamert@ACAcamps.org, 765-342-1349.

Type	Early-Bird	Regular
Member	$370	$405
Nonmember	$450	$485
Additional person from same organization-member	$205	$255
Additional person from same organization-non-member	$285	$335
Speaker member/non-member	$170	$170
Student / Retiree-member	$175	$210
Student / Retiree-non-member	$215	$245

Monday, April 15, 2024

Arrive early to enjoy this beautiful resort!

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pre-conference Trainings
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration open
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. New Attendee Orientation
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Opening “Playnote”
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception-free appetizers & cash bar
7:30 p.m. – Dinner/Time on your own

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration open
8:30 a.m – 9:45 a.m. Educational Breakout Sessions #1
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Vendor Coffee and Snack Break + RAFFLE
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Keynote
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch on your own--Get some pool time
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Educational Breakout Sessions #2
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ice Cream Break in the Exhibit Hall + RAFFLE
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Educational Breakout Sessions #3
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Time On Your Own
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cocktails and Networking
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Included Dinner
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dance
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Chilling at License to Chill

Thursday, April 18, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Open
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #4
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Keynote
11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch on your own--Get some pool time
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #5
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Snack Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #6
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meet with your team (conference rooms available)
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner on your own / Night on the Town (Palm Springs Street Fair)
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Trivia Night Social
10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Chilling at License to Chill

Friday, April 19, 2024

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #7
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #8
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. SLC Closing Campfire

Tuesday

"Playnote" and Welcome Reception

Learn by doing and get to know your other conference attendees! We will kick off the conference with an interactive and energizing “playnote” followed by our welcome reception with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.

Wednesday

Spring Leadership Conference Cocktail Hour, Dinner, and Dancing

A highlight for many! Wednesday evening activities include a themed cocktail time followed by an included dinner, and costume dance party. For those who want to continue the fun, join others at License to Chill Bar in the hotel lobby following the dance.

Thursday

Night on the Town followed by Trivia Night Social

Go downtown for the Palm Springs Street Fair. Have dinner with friends both old and new. Then come back for a fun and challenging trivia social. Following trivia join us for an informal gathering at License to Chill Bar in the hotel lobby.

Friday

Closing Campfire

A Spring Leadership Conference tradition! Join the conversation for our closing general session that will feature an inspirational talk and a chance to get energized for Summer 2024!

Welcome to Margaritaville Palm Springs. We can't wait for you to explore this outstanding hotel which features a state-of-the-art conference facility, stylish upscale accommodations, and lots of great spaces to just relax and enjoy the perfect weather of April in Palm Springs! Lounge by 2 sparkling pools, schedule a spa treatment or indulge in innovative craft cocktails at the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar.

Some other exciting features of Margaritaville Palm Springs:

Beautiful modern hotel with two pools, hot tubs, and poolside bar.
Hotel photo gallery.
Great location - 1 mile from downtown and 4 miles from Palm Springs International Airport.
Award winning full-service spa.

ACA discounted room block available Fall 2023.

The exhibit hall date is Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Contact Kim Fitzgerald for exhibitor questions and sponsorship packages and details.

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, kfitzgerald@acacamps.org.