https://www.acacamps.org/conference

The 2026 National Conference will be held February 17-20, 2026, in San Diego, CA. 

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

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 periodically,...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/attend/registration

Preregistration ended January 27, 2025.

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers/session-proposal-instructions

Step one is logging into your ACA account with your login (typically your email address or member/customer number) and password. ACA members and previous customers will have an existing account in...

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

Submissions Accepted through Tuesday, September 16, 2025. All submitters will receive email notification of the program team's decision regarding their proposal(s) in late...

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/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live

Discover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/friends-foes-figure-it-out-creating-positive-relationship-your-co-c

Build a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/when-campers-have-big-feelings-helping-them-navigate-life-news-growing

Discover practical tools for camp counselors to support youth through self-discovery, emotional growth, and tough conversations. Learn how to foster a safe, reflective, and nurturing camp environment...

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