https://www.acacamps.org/conference
2026 ACA National ConferenceThe 2026 National Conference will be held February 17-20, 2026, in San Diego, CA.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/aca-research-forum
2026 ACA Research ForumThe 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
Exhibit at the 2026 National Conferencehttps://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live
Five Camp Axioms to Live ByDiscover 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
Friends, Foes, Figure It Out: Creating a Positive Relationship with Your Co-CBuild 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
When Campers Have Big Feelings: Helping Them Navigate Life, News, and Growing UpDiscover 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/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control
Toward an Understanding of ADHD: A Developmental Delay in Self-controlJosh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers
Learning Disabilities in CampersHow often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/attend/app
2025 National Conference AppWe are pleased to be able to offer a mobile app to enhance your experience during the 2025 ACA National Conference.
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/kindred-events
Kindred and Other Preconference Events: 2025 National ConferenceBelow are a list of events scheduled around the 2025 ACA National Conference in Dallas, Texas.