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2026 ACA National Conference

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

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Character at Camp Initiative

ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp. Funded in 2023 by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the initiative includes the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategic-planning-rooted-character

Strategic Planning Rooted in Character

Every camp reaches a moment when it has to ask itself: Are we still serving our mission in the most impactful way? Are we ready for the future? How do we ensure long-term sustainability...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-character-less-risk

More Character, Less Risk

Discover how fostering character in staff, campers, and community helps camps reduce risk, build culture, and strengthen safety through shared values.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-try-safe-fail-cultivating-courage-growth-camp

Safe to Try, Safe to Fail: Cultivating Courage and Growth at Camp

At camp, failure isn't defeat—it’s growth. Discover how supportive staff, intentional culture, and safe spaces help kids build courage, resilience, and character.

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

Attend the National Conference

Registration Find all the information about full and daily rates, deadlines, and other registration details. 2026 registration will be opening in late summer....

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

ACA National 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/conference/speakers

Conference Speakers

Session Proposals ACA is looking for high-quality speakers and facilitators who will challenge our thinking, spark new ideas, and sharpen the skills essential to exceptional camp experiences....

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Hotel Information for the 2026 National Conference

Hotel Reservations ACA’s contracted discounted rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis through January 22, 2026, and may be extended up to three days before and...

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

Instructions for the ACA National Conference Session Proposal Submission Site

Learn how to submit a session proposal for the 2026 ACA National Conference, including login tips, submission steps, editing guidelines, and contact information for support. How to Submit a...