ACA NY - NJ

Camps for Disabilities & Diagnoses Affinity Group Meeting
2026-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
This affinity group (fka Special Needs Camps) is for camps that serve campers with additional needs, including but not limited to campers with disabilities or diagnoses, and inclusion programs. 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 will provide practical insight into what it takes to build supportive, thriving environments for every camper. All are welcome!
Feel free to bring your lunch!
Please register to receive the Zoom link.
If you are having trouble registering, please sign into Zoom first, or contact Jenna@acanynj.org for support.

Resident Camp Tours & Conference 2026
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | NY
This year’s conference will bring us to the Catskills to tour Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, Camp Pontiac, Camp Scatico, and Timber Lake Camp.
There will be an option to arrive on 9/15 to make traveling to our first tour easier.
REGISTER HERE
AGENDA

Not For Profit Tour and Conference
2026-09-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Hands In 4 Youth, 256 Macopin Rd, West Milford, New Jersey, 07480, United States
Join fellow not for profit camp professionals for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Attendees will start the day by touring the camp’s facilities and grounds. The day will also feature breakout sessions and a Q+A panel discussion with camp leaders. With lunch included and time to connect with fellow professionals, attendees will leave with new ideas and perspectives to bring back to their own camps. Date is subject to change.
The registration fee includes lunch.
Registration Cost:
$35/member, $49/non-member
REGISTER HERE
AGENDA HERE

Day Camp Tours & Conference 2026
2026-10-06 | NY
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 in Northern New Jersey, touring Willow Lake Day Camp and Meadowbrook Day Camp. Whether it’s a new adventure course or the way a camp organizes its arts and crafts supplies, you are sure to walk away with ways to improve your camp. Both day and overnight camp professionals enjoy this conference for gaining new perspectives for their own camp’s facilities.
REGISTER HERE

Save the Date: Joe Kruger Youth Development Conference
2026-11-12 | The Sonesta White Plains, 66 Hale Ave, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
The Joe Kruger Youth Development Conference focuses on youth development and provides understanding on topics valuable to all those working with today’s children and adolescents. More information about this year’s conference is coming soon, stay tuned!
