ACA Winnekota Leadership Summit
Date
Location
River Falls, WI 54022
Cost
Details to come.
CECs
6.50Plan to join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, WI. Bring yourself, your full-time teams, and your seasonal leaders to this can't miss leadership summit. It promises to get you fired up for summer 2026!
Call for Proposal Now Open!
We are now accepting session proposals for the 2026 Winnekota Leadership Summit! The planning committee invites you to submit ideas for engaging, relevant sessions that inspire and support fellow camp professionals. Educational breakout sessions are 60 minutes in length. Check out the guidelines and submit your proposal using the form below. The deadline to submit is Friday, December 19, 2025.
2026 registration pricing coming soon. Below are the 2025 rates.
- Full Conference Registration - Includes keynote on Thursday through closing on Friday. Registration also includes socials, lunch, and networking events.
- Not an ACA member? Join today for FREE and get the best rates for this event!
| Type | Early-Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $160 | $175 |
| Non-Member | $195 | $230 |
| Additional person from same Organization - Member | $115 | $135 |
| Additional person from same Organization - Non-Member | $145 | $160 |
| Retiree | $100 | $115 |
| Speaker | $100 | $100 |
| Student / Season Staff | $100 | $115 |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Preconference
- 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EPIC Workshop
- 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. EPIC Social
Thursday, March 19, 2026
- 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Conference Check-In
- 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Welcome to Winnekota!
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Opening Playnote
- 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch & Exhibit Hall
- 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #1
- 2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #2
- 3:40 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall
- 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #3
- 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Affinity Group Meetups & Exhibit Hall
- 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Networking & Conference Social
Friday, March 20, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Kindred Group Meetups
- 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #4
- 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch
- 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Educational Breakout #5
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Closing Keynote
- 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closing Message
Keynote speakers will be announced soon!
Program session details will be added soon.
The Winnekota Leadership Summit will be held at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls in the University Center. The University Center is in the heart of campus and is a vibrant and welcoming gathering place where meaningful connections and lasting memories are made.
Hotel Information
Lodging arrangements will need to be made on your own. There are many hotel options that you can check out between River Falls, Wisconsin and Hudson, Wisconsin.
Exhibits
Member booth $400
Non-member booth $900
Register to Exhibit: https://acacamps.formstack.com/forms/allconferenceexhibit
Sponsorship opportunities
- $3,000 Title Sponsor*
- $2,000 Keynote sponsor*
- $1,500 Meal sponsor*
- $1,000 Session sponsor
- $500 Snack/Break sponsor
Sponsorships with an (*) come with a booth and two minutes to address the participants.
Please contact Kim Fitzgerald, [email protected], with any sponsorship inquiries.
Thanks to our sponsors!
