National Conference
Hotel Information for the 2025 National Conference
Hotel Reservations
ACA’s contracted discounted rates will be available up to three days before and after our conference dates, on a first-come, first-served basis through January 22, 2025.
Conference Rates for Standard Rooms:
- Single/Double: $279 plus taxes
- Triple: $299 plus taxes
- Quadruple: $319 plus taxes
The ACA contracted block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis through January 22, 2025 based on availability.
ACA’s contracted room rate includes complimentary basic wireless guestroom Internet and access to Verandah Health Club, without adding the optional Resort Package. The reservation site may offer optional upgrades at additional cost based on availability.
Hilton Anatole
2201 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
214-748-1200
If making a reservation via phone, be sure to mention that you are with the ACA conference to access the correct room rate.
Note: The ACA room block is currently sold out on a few nights, and cannot add any rooms to our block. We recommend that you check the reservation site periodically to see if any rooms have become available or reserve a room at the overflow hotel listed below.
Overflow Hotel
As the Hilton Anatole has sold out, we have reserved an overflow block at a nearby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Market Center. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The DoubleTree Dallas Market Center offers a very accessible hotel option for guests attending meetings at the Hilton Anatole. Just one block from the Anatole’s Atrium Entrance, and easily walkable. Enjoy the safety of double-wide, fenced sidewalks for your leisurely walk from the DoubleTree to the Hilton Anatole.
Learn more about a potential lodging rebate.
As always, any reservations or reservation customer service issues are between the hotel and the attendee.
Beware a hotel scam, known as hotel pirating. Only use the links provided above to make your reservation(s).
The success of the ACA National Conference depends on registrants and exhibitors staying at the contracted host hotel to offset the sizable costs of producing the conference and exhibits. ACA cannot meet contracted room obligations if registrants and exhibitors reserve rooms in other area hotels. The risk of incurring tens of thousands of dollars in financial penalties (attrition fees) increases with each registrant who stays outside the host hotel. If we do not meet our guarantee, we will have to pay penalties, which add to the costs of the conference and in turn increase registration and exhibitor fees. Sustaining a financially successful conference for ACA means ensuring that both conference registrants and exhibitors have a quality, meaningful event that will reap benefits for you and the profession for years to come.
Travel and Local Information
The local convention and visitor's bureau, Visit Dallas, has created a special microsite for conference attendees that provides trip planning resources to make the most of a trip to Dallas - things to do, where to eat, how to get around and so much more!
ACA does not endorse or guarantee any special offers. Any questions should be directed to the contact information available on the site.
Registration for the 2025 ACA National Conference
Preregistration closed January 27, 2025. You will need to register onsite at the ACA registration counters.
Bring your completed registration form to save time at the registration counter.
Please make note of these important registration dates:
- Register at the early bird discounted rate by preregistering before or on December 16, 2024.
- If you miss the early rate, you can still save on full registrations (member or nonmember) by preregistering before or on January 27, 2025.
- Preregistration closes end of day on January 27, 2025. Preregistered attendees will receive access to the conference mobile app late-January.
- After January 27, you will need to register on-site at the higher rate. Bring your completed registration form to save time at the registration counter.
| Registration Rates | On or before 12/16/24 |
12/17/24 thru 1/27/25 |
1/28/25 & after |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ACA Individual Member — 1st Person, Full |
$545 |
$595 |
$645 |
|
ACA Individual Member — Additional Person, Full |
$445 |
$495 |
$540 |
|
Nonmember — 1st Person, Full |
$775 |
$825 |
$875 |
|
Nonmember — Additional Person, Full |
$675 |
$725 |
$770 |
|
Speakers, Full |
$320 |
$320 |
$320 |
|
Student Nonmember, Full— Must be Full-Time Student and 18 yrs or Older |
$325 |
$325 |
$325 |
|
ACA Student Member — Must be Full-Time Student and 18 yrs or Older |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Daily Registration The daily registration option is not available online. You will need to register via the downloadable form. |
Tues | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Preregistration ACA Member Per Day |
$105 |
$250 |
$250 |
$135 |
| Onsite ACA Member Per Day January 28, 2025 & after must register onsite. |
$130 | $275 | $275 | $160 |
| Preregistration Nonmember Per Day On or before January 27, 2025 |
$155 | $300 | $300 | $185 |
| Onsite Nonmember Per Day January 18, 2025 & after must register onsite. |
$180 | $330 | $330 | $210 |
|
ACA Student Member Per Day — Must be Full-Time Student and 18 yrs or Older |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Preregistration Student Nonmember Per Day — Must be Full-Time Student and 18 yrs or Older |
$70 |
$100 |
$100 |
$70 |
| Onsite Student Nonmember Per Day — Must be Full-Time Student and 18 yrs or Older January 27, 2025 & after must register onsite. |
$95 | $125 | $125 | $95 |
Conference Registration
It pays to be an individual member
Please note: The member discount is based on each person's individual membership status, not your camp. When you become a member, your full membership fee plus the member rate for conference registration is still $30 less than the nonmember rate for conference registration. And, you receive all the other member advantages, including discounts on books from the ACA Bookstore; complimentary subscriptions to Camping Magazine, The CampLine, and ACA Now newsletter; generously discounted access to research and outcomes tools; networking opportunities and access to the Camp Professionals Electronic Discussion Group; free access to some of the more popular health forms; discounts on online e-Institute courses and other educational events; and more. Become a member today!
Reminder
Full Registration Fee Includes: Ticketed events (Grand Exhibit Hall Reception, Thursday Exhibit Hall Lunch, Friday Closing Lunch Event), general exhibit hall pass, educational workshops, and general sessions.
* Paid Daily registration - includes ACA ticketed events for that day.
* Kindred events - most can be added to ACA conference registrations.
Free conference registration for ACA Student members**.
Must be full-time student, 18 years or older, and a copy of your current student I.D. must be submitted with your registration form. The free registration includes educational sessions and exhibits only. DOES NOT INCLUDE MEALS OR TICKETED EVENTS. Students can attend the closing keynote session after the meal has been served. A ticket is required to attend the Exhibit Hall Reception on Wednesday, and the Thursday Lunch in the Exhibit Hall, but students will have entry to the Exhibit Hall the rest of the day on Thursday. Tickets can be purchased when preregistering. Note: Tickets for ticketed events WILL NOT be available for purchase on-site. Any additional tickets must be purchased before preregistration closes on January 27, 2025.
Deeply discounted conference registration for Student Non-members includes**: Ticketed events (Grand Exhibit Hall Reception, Thursday Exhibit Hall Lunch, Friday Closing Lunch Event), general exhibit hall pass, educational workshops, and general sessions. Must be full-time student, 18 years or older, and a copy of your current student I.D. must be submitted with your registration form.
**Speaker registration, daily registration, and student registration is not available online and must be submitted via the downloadable form.
Preregistration closes end of day on January 27, 2025. After that date, you will need to register on-site. Bring your completed registration form to save time at the registration counter. Preregistered attendees will receive access to the conference mobile app in February. Note: Tickets for ticket events WILL NOT be available for purchase on-site. Any additional tickets must be purchased before preregistration closes on January 27, 2025.
CANCELLATION POLICY — There is a $40 fee for all cancellations postmarked on or BEFORE 01/17/25 and a $200 fee for all cancellations postmarked AFTER 01/17/25. No-shows are not refundable. PHONE CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Written copy of the cancellation is required and can be emailed, faxed, or mailed.
All minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times.
Exhibitors