2026 ACA National Conference
Organized by American Camp Association
The 2026 ACA National Conference is an event featuring quality education, networking, trade-show access, and special events designed for professional development in the c...
- Dates
- Feb 17-20, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 1,750
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About this conference
The 2026 ACA National Conference is an event featuring quality education, networking, trade-show access, and special events designed for professional development in the camp and youth development fields. It includes various session tracks, educational sessions, general sessions, and networking opportunities. A Research Forum will also be held, sharing new knowledge from interdisciplinary studies for professionals and researchers in the field.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities include Premier Sponsorships (Exclusive Attendee Gift Sponsor, Wi-Fi Sponsor, Name Badge & Tote Bag Sponsor, Acorn Dinner, Mobile App Sponsor, Grand Opening Keynote Speaker, Headshot and Photo Activation, Second Keynote Speaker, Closing Celebration + Speaker Sponsor, Exhibit Hall Lunch Grand Opening, Resource Center, Exhibit Hall Coffee and Bagels, Camp Research Forum Bundle, Exhibit Hall Lunch, Exhibit Hall Dessert, Faith-based Camps Cafe) and Friend of Camp Sponsorships (Meeting Room Sponsor, Research Forums, Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC) Pre-Conference and EPIC Cafe, Camps on Campus, Gathering of Internationals, Research Evening Social, Research Poster Session, Non-profit Council Luncheon, Informal Cafe Discussions (Day Camp, Spanish Speaking, Medical and Disability Camping, Camp Includes Me, Faith-based Camps, Camp-School-Community Partnership), First-Timers Orientation, Volunteer Gathering, Pioneers Luncheon, EPIC, Hand Sanitizing Station, Underwriting opportunities for AV, Mainstage, Snack breaks, or Live entertainment). Each sponsorship includes multi-channel exposure through the conference website, mobile app, program materials, and on-site engagement opportunities. Sponsorships of $10,000+ include a booth, tote bag stuffer, Facebook post on the national conference group page, and a lead retrieval license.
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