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Get ready — the Ohio Camp Conference is happening January 14 in Columbus, Ohio! Join fellow camp professionals for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration to help you gear up for the season ahead. ow.ly/G08h50ZVtam
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Winter is calling! Join us December 9 in Livonia, NY, for the Upstate New York Winter Gathering — a full day of inspiration featuring a can't-miss keynote speaker and a lineup of hands-on breakout sessions.
Reserve your spot and register today! ow.ly/UW2Z50ZVt8H
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Now is the time to turn your expertise into an education session, panel discussion, or an interactive presentation that others can learn from. Session proposals for the Texoma Winter Conference are due on December 1, and we want to hear from YOU!
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As you prepare for next summer, remember that ACA Connect is your go-to space to get support with pressing questions, share ideas, access helpful resources, and connect with fellow camp professionals.
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ACA offers professional development events near you – discover workshops, trainings, camp tours, conferences, and more that can help you grow your skills and achieve your goals. Browse the event calendar and register today.
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Please join us for the ACA, Indiana Camp Summit on December 2 in Indianapolis. Enjoy this day long summit that features an education session, an inspiring afternoon workshop, and lots of opportunities to network.
Register today: ow.ly/5YRe50ZVsWc
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The secret to on-campus staff recruitment isn’t handing out flyers at a generic career fair — it’s moving from transactional hiring to intentional academic partnership.
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This Bullying Prevention Month, Sanford Harmony, an ACA educational partner, is sharing practical strategies to help reduce bullying through relationship-building and well-being strategies.
View the educational resource: ow.ly/EP4P5101yT5
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Save the date for December 9 in Livonia, NY, for the Upstate New York Winter Gathering. Enjoy this day long gathering featuring a keynote speaker and breakout educational sessions.
Learn more and register today: ow.ly/OetL50ZVsUh
Last call on accepting session proposals for the ACA, Ohio Camp Conference! Learn more and submit today. And don't forget to mark your calendars for the ACA Ohio Camp Conference is coming to Columbus, Ohio on January 14, and you won't want to miss it! ow.ly/yJmT50ZVsRt
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Young Minds Inspired is partnering with the American Camp Association to bring a growing collection of free educational activities to camp programs.
Read the blog: ow.ly/tRks50ZZqMq
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Don't miss the early bird deadline for the Southeastern Fall Camp Conference!
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Do you know someone who is doing exemplary work in the camp field and/or for ACA? Nominate them for an ACA national award! Awards will be presented at the 2027 ACA National Conference in Louisville.
Submit nominations by October 26: ow.ly/9m6T50ZZqLL
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Register today for the ACA Texoma Winter Conference in Hunt, TX, happening January 19-21, 2027! ow.ly/qexI50ZVsPu
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Time is running out – register for the ACA CampForward conference today!
Join us for three days of professional development. Bring your team, build your network, and return with new ideas, practical solutions, and renewed inspiration.
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We make a lot of judgments in an interview — which is kind of the point. But what if we’re interpreting what we’re seeing through too narrow a lens?
This blog post discusses ways to make the interview process more inclusive.
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Through the Texas Children's Emergency Preparedness Hope Program — a partnership between the Texas Children's Hospital, Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network, and ACA — all US camps are invited to join a free emergency preparedness learning collaborative. ow.ly/FOUW50ZSV9X
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Join The Safety Navigator for a free training program that will share how camp leaders can strengthen emergency preparedness, risk management, and staff readiness using expert guidance and actionable safety strategies designed specifically for camps.
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We want to hear from you! How did this summer go for your camp, and what's on your mind now? Your responses will guide the resources, education, and support we provide.
Share your perspective in the Fall 2026 Trends and Issues Survey, open through Oct. 13. ow.ly/b6cy50ZSV6K
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