Resident Camp Tours & Conference

Central Maine

This year’s conference will bring us to Maine to tour camps Takajo, Manitou, Somerset, Laurel, Fernwood, and Laurel South. The registration fee includes two lunches, two dinners, and bus travel between camps. Breakfast, travel, and lodging are not included. Registration Cost: $225/member, $249/non-member

EPIC Fall Retreat

Gate Hill Day Camp 750 Gate Hill Rd, Stony Point, NY, United States

Join us for a fun and engaging day at Gate Hill Day Camp, exclusively for EPICs! This annual event is the perfect blend of unwinding after summer with classic camp fun, meaningful networking, a tour of camp, and intentional professional development. Whether you’re looking to refresh your energy or expand your camping expertise, this day will […]

$35.00

Day Camp Tours & Conference 2025

Paying tribute to camp legend Ben Appelbaum, the Day Camp Conference is a day dedicated to touring day camps as an opportunity to see other camps’ facilities and bring back fresh ideas to your own camp. This year, we will be on Long Island, touring Crestwood Country Day Camp and Shibley Day Camp. Whether it’s […]

Tax Savings for Camps: A Webinar by Citrin Cooperman

Tax Savings for Camps: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Join us for a webinar presented and sponsored by Citrin Cooperman exclusively for ACA, NY & NJ members. During our hour together speakers Andrew Zwerman and Shekhar Basnet will discuss the new tax bill and the exciting opportunities for camps to unlock significant tax savings. Attendees […]

Special Needs Camps Affinity Group Meeting

Virtual via Zoom

Join us as we explore the essential resources that camp professionals need to successfully run either inclusive camps or programs designed exclusively for campers with special needs. Together, we’ll highlight both the successes that demonstrate what’s possible and the common barriers that prevent camps from getting off the ground or sustaining these efforts. This conversation […]

NJ Camp Directors Roundtable

East Brunswick Community Arts Center 721 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ, United States

Join fellow camp directors in a casual roundtable. Come prepared to recap your summer season, discuss challenges, and share ideas with your peers.   All are welcome, but please note that the target audience is NJ-based day camps.    REGISTER HERE

Women in Camp Meetup

Virtual via Zoom

Join us for a virtual meetup on October 22nd from 2-3:30 pm ET. This meetup is open to all who identify as women in the camp industry. It's a chance to connect with others who share your experiences, talk about the realities of being a woman in camp, and explore what's on your mind. Come […]

Day Camp Administrators Roundtable

Woodmont Day Camp OR Crestwood Day Camp

Come join fellow Day Camp Administrators in an in-person roundtable discussion! This group gathers 2-3 times a year to meet and discuss topics specific to the role of Camp Administrators in the day camp setting. Topics may include transportation (routing and planning), camper and staff onboarding, year-round communication, new technologies, and more. Attendees should plan […]

Tech at Camp Affinity Group Meeting

Virtual via Zoom

The Tech at Camp Affinity Group is a space designed for camp professionals interested in expanding their technical capacities at camp to share knowledge, ask questions, and network with like-minded peers. All are welcome! Please register to receive the Zoom link.

2025 Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE Join us for our virtual Annual Meeting to hear from the ACA, NY & NJ Board President and staff on what ACA, NY & NJ has been working on and the value of ACA, NY & NJ membership.