https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/character-camp-preconference-workshop

A gathering to celebrate the first wave of Character Grantees and to dive deep together into an important character-related topic. Participants will come out of the preconference connected and...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/accreditation-visit-mini-boot-camp

For camps expecting an accreditation visit in 2026, the Accreditation Visit Mini Boot Camp is an opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of the accreditation process and ACA standards as they...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/not-profit-council-nfp-luncheon

Join others from nonprofit camps for lunch and conversation. The NFP Council leadership will share recent and upcoming activities. Network with existing and make new friends. Learn how you can get...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/camp-researchers-preconference-workshop

Individuals interested in discussing the latest camp research topics, challenges, and successes are welcome to attend this pre-conference gathering. This session is open to all camp professionals,...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/medical-disability-camp-mdk-kindred-preconference

Join us in San Diego for the Medical & Disability Kindred Preconference at the 2026 ACA National Conference! This special gathering brings together camp professionals to connect, share, and grow...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/gathering-internationals-friends

Join an informal dinner Monday night (meet in the conference hotel lobby at 6pm to walk to a local restaurant and pay for your own meal). On Tuesday, join a  "Gathering of Internationals and...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/accreditation-volunteer-course-part-2

ACA is the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. Accreditation volunteers are the heart and soul of the program. Being an accreditation volunteer provides you with the experience to...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/new-director-orientation-ndo-training

NDO is an interactive course that includes activities, lectures, and discussions in a group problem-solving environment designed to address real-life situations at camp. This course covers five...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/quality-programs-level-2-training

*Please note that participants must have completed Quality Programs Level I in order to register for this training.  Quality Programs Level 2 is immersive, in-depth training designed...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/quality-programs-level-1-training

Quality Programs Level I is immersive, in-depth training designed to help camps build stronger, more supportive environments where youth thrive. Participants learn how safe and supportive staff...