ACA, Texoma Winter Conference

Date

January 19-21, 2027

Location

Mo-Ranch
2229 FM 1340
Hunt, TX 78024

Cost

Save the date! Registration details coming soon.

CECs

8.00

Please join us for the 2027 Texoma Winter Conference! Join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities January 19-21, 2027, at Mo-Ranch in Hunt, TX.

Registration for the 2027 Texoma Winter Conference will open in September.

Early bird registration is available through December 21, 2026

Full Conference Registration for January 19-21, 2027 includes the full conference program, and five meals (Tuesday dinner, Wednesday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Thursday breakfast).
Wednesday ONLY Registration for January 20, 2027, includes sessions, exhibit hall, and meals (lunch and dinner).
Hotel lodging is available at Mo-Ranch. See the Mo-Ranch tab for additional details on how to book your stay through Mo-Ranch.

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

Registration Type	Early Bird (Ends 12/21)	Standard (Ends 1/12)	Final Wave
Member	$225	$248	$272
Non-Member	$325	$358	$394
Additional Person from Same Organization - Member	$195	$214	$235
Additional Person from Same Organization - Non-Member	$295	$324	$356
Speaker	$138	$138	$170
Wednesday ONLY - Member	$130	$143	$157
Wednesday ONLY - Non-Member	$168	$184	$200

Understanding 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.

Standard: This is 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 finalizing all the details, including meal numbers, room setups, and materials. Our host site needs final numbers well in advance of the event. We are always happy to welcome last minute registrations when possible. Registering early helps us serve everyone better!

Tuesday, January 19

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check-in for the Conference
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Newcomers Orientation
3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Welcome to the Texoma Winter Conference!
3:20 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Opening Keynote
4:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #1
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Social

Wednesday, January 20

7:20 a.m. Polar Bear Plunge
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Check-In Open
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcome to Day 2!
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Tours of Mo-Ranch
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #2
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #3
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #4
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall & Snack Break
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #5
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #6
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Texoma Game Night

Thursday, January 21

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #6
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Closing Keynote
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Closing Activity

Coming Soon!

We will build our programming in the fall of 2026. Below is last year's schedule and session content.

Texoma Winter Conference Full Schedule

Equine Activities Made Accessible Through Utilization of PATH Intl. Safety Standards and Techniques
Facilities and Maintenance Round Table
High-Impact, Low-Budget Storytelling That Builds Belonging Before Camp Begins
From Avoidance to Asking: Understanding the Roadblocks to Seeking Help
Summer Camp Food Service, A Practice Guide to DIY
Removing the Pebble: Small Shifts That Make a Big Impact on Your Leadership
Wild, Wet, and Rooted: Engaging Outdoor Learners with Project WILD, WET, and Learning Tree
Smooth the "Ruff Edges" with Dogs at Camp
Empower, Equip, Act: Transforming Emergency Preparedness from Protocol to Programming
Crisis-Ready Camps: Translating Hospital Emergency Management to the Camp Environment
Supporting Our Counselors
Creating a Board of Directors That Works for You
Why Not Talk Money?
Advocacy 101: How to Understand and Engage State Level Public Policy
Community Relations - Building Partnerships and Relationships Beyond Our Gates
"...Wait, Are you Serious?": Surviving Customer Service
Think Outside the Binder: Staff Training that Builds Ownership
Sound Off!
Celebrate & Connect: Staff Identity Workshop
Reassuring "Safety" in the Midst of Risk
Keeping Camps Safe: The New Dual-Internet Requirement and What It Means for You
Automated Alerts & Weather Safety Plans; Keeping Staff and Campers on the Same Page
Crisis Communication: Lessons Learned
Launching Safety Navigator: A Platform Supporting Camps with Safety Best Practices
Behind the Campfire: Stories of Growth and Leadership
Teambuilding Games on the Fly
How to Support Neurodiverse Staff: An Honest Review of What Works and What Doesn't

Nestled on 500-acres, Mo-Ranch located in Hunt, Texas, will be the perfect backdrop for the Texoma Winter Conference.

Reserve your hotel lodging at Mo-Ranch

Hotel lodging is available on-site at Mo-Ranch for the Texoma Winter Conference. Pheasant Run and Wynne/Flato Lodges are standard hotel rooms with private baths. The hotel room rate is $165 per night.

To reserve your lodging visit www.moranch.org and click on the stay tab. Choose either Pheasant Run or Wynne/Flato Hotel Rooms from the drop-down menu and then click book online.

Type in the dates you will be staying and the number of guests along with the code 4577 in the special rates field.
You can then pick either hotel space and add that to your cart. Once the room has been added, proceed to your cart to pay.
Please call the Mo-Ranch front desk if you have questions or would like help with your reservation: 830-238-4455 ext. '0".

Connect with Camp Professionals From Across Texas and Oklahoma.

Join us at the Texoma Winter Conference in Hunt, Texas, and connect with camp professionals, leaders, and decision-makers from across the region.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

$3,000 Keynote Sponsor*
$2,000 Meal Sponsor*
$2,000 Networking Sponsor*
$1,500 Session Sponsor
$1,000 Snack/Break Sponsor

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.

Exhibit Hall Schedule - Wednesday, January 20, 2027