https://www.acacamps.org/conference

The 2027 National Conference will be held February 16-19, 2027, in Louisville, KY. 

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program

Apply for ACA's Character at Camp Grant — funding for day and overnight camps to build or grow character development programs. Wave 2 closes October 1, 2026.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/grants-innovative-special-projects

With the support of grant funding, ACA’s Research Team is busy testing innovative ideas, tools, and systems in the camp field, ranging from program quality to camp-school partnerships, to camper and...

https://www.acacamps.org/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....

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

The schedule below is from the 2026 conference in San Diego. We will be updating the schedule at a glance for 2027 in Louisville later this summer.

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

Extend your brand identity and marketing capabilities with a strong, visible presence at the ACA national conference. Let ACA customize a unique sponsorship package for you.

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

The 2027 CFP site is now open!  

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/autism-wandering-drowning-risk

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder face unique danger when missing, especially when the child has wandered or eloped from a safe location. Children who wander or elope are substantially...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/preparedness-project

The American Camp Association (ACA) is launching a cohort-based accreditation program designed to help camps strengthen disaster preparedness and response strategies.

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