https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers/call-for-proposals

The 2026 national conference CFP site is now closed.  Thank you to all who submitted! The 2027 CFP site will open in early June 2026.  

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/promoting-character-counselors-training-programs-medical-specialty-camps

This project is made possible through the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation.

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program

2025 Schedule To help plan your daily conference activities, we've provided a conference schedule-at-a-glance.  See what's happening each day.  Additional details will be added...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/eleanor-p-eells-award-excellence-evaluation-research

The Eleanor P. Eells Award for Excellence in Evaluation & Research is designed to honor programs in which camp professionals conduct or apply meaningful, quality research or evaluation to...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/exhibithall/faq

When can I set up my booth? The exhibitor set up is on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. No one will be allowed to set...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/aca-research-forum

The 2026 Camp Research Forum will be held in conjunction with the American Camp Association National Conference, February 17-20, in San Diego, CA.

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/exhibithall/schedule

The conference schedule has been designed to "showcase" exhibits!  Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 a.m.-  4:00 p.m.   — Exhibitor...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-evaluation-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

This blog describes the findings about how camps evaluate their character-focused work, including lessons learned from evaluating character-focused work and external resources from ACA’s Character at...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/marketing-outreach-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

As we continue to roll out many exciting parts of the Character at Camp Initiative, it’s a great time to share results from our recent landscape scan. (If you haven’t already, be sure to check out...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/national-camp-impact-study

Exploring the outcomes of the camp experience related to social-emotional learning and career/college readiness for campers and staff.