Hotel Room Scam - Beware!

There are companies (including Exhibition Housing Management or Convention Housing Services, Global Housing, Global Travel, etc...) who have been contacting our attendees to "assist" with hotel reservations.  They sometimes disguise themselves as the American Camping Association (ACA) Housing Bureau or claim to represent the hotels in our block.   They may claim they can get better rates, that rooms are limited, or use other sales pitch methods.   They are NOT the official housing bureau and are NOT affiliated with the ACA in any way.

If you receive a call from this or any company claiming to represent the ACA, be aware that this is a scam and DO NOT MAKE THE RESERVATION.   These companies are NOT affiliated with the ACA in any capacity. 

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Transportation to Atlantic City

Atlantic City is located in the heart of the northeast and is easily accessible by car, bus, train, and plane. Below you will find Transportation information for your trip to Atlantic City. A detailed list of your options can be found here, courtesy of MeetAC.

By Car

Did you know that Atlantic City is 350 miles or less from most major cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic?

By Car Service and Shuttle Service

Lou's Luxury Car Service - Transportation from Philadelphia Airport and Atlantic City Airport as well as participating surrounding hotels. Reservation information can be made by calling 609-513-5687.  Pricing as follows (and subject to change) Philadelphia Airport into Atlantic City and surrounding hotels - Private Sedan, $135 per direction for up to 3 passengers; Private SUV, $165 per direction for up to 6 passengers; Private executive coach bus service per direction for 7-14 passengers, $245-$490

Rental Car from Philadelphia Airport - Discounted!

Once again, Visit Atlantic City will be offering discounts for Enterprise and National Rental Cars from the Philadelphia International Airport to Atlantic City.  Simply click on this link to receive a 30% discount on all vehicles.

By Plane

Atlantic City International Airport (ACIA) is an easy 20-minute drive from Atlantic City.  For more information about Atlantic City International Airport, visit www.acairport.com.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is located an easy 60 minute/60-mile drive from Atlantic City, the Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient option.

By Train

The Atlantic City Train Station is conveniently located adjacent to the Atlantic City Convention Center. The Train Station is serviced by New Jersey Transit.

• The Septa High Speed Rail Line train (www.septa.org) runs from the Philadelphia International Airport to 30th Street Station. Estimated fare is $6.00.

• New Jersey Transit (www.njtransit.com) provides service from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Trains run on the hour. Estimated cost from Philadelphia to Atlantic City is $10.75 per person.

• Philadelphia 30th Street Station is serviced by AMTRAK (www.amtrak.com). AMTRAK provides service from all major East Coast destinations including New York, Boston and Washington, DC to the 30th Street Station.

By Bus

OurBus is your one-seat ride, offering express bus service from multiple locations from New York City to Atlantic City, NJ!  Hop aboard their clean, safe, and comfortable buses without the hassle of driving or transferring to other transit modes. With daily service to several city hotels including Caesars, Tropicana, Resorts, and Showboat (as well as the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center via shuttle connection), your trip to Atlantic City just got easier! Save 10% off your first ride on OurBus with promo code  OBTSCC . Offer valid from March 11th through March 17th. Book here.

Greyhound Lines: 800-231-2222, www.greyhound.com

Greyhound from Philadelphia Airport: Take the NJ Transit 551 bus from the Greyhound Terminal in Philadelphia (10th and Filbert), costs $16.50 one way, direct into Atlantic City Bus Terminal, just a couple of blocks from the nearest casinos.trip.  Greyhound buses also run from the Greyhound Terminal and are $12 (standard fare) or $16 (refundable fare) one way, also going direct to Atlantic City Bus Terminal. 

Academy Bus: 201-420-7000, www.academybus.com

Saddle River Tours: (973) 777-1900, www.srtbus.com (serves New Jersey)

International Visitors

We are here to help you make your conference experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. If you have any questions about this year's conference or your visit to Atlantic City, please feel welcome to contact via email Samara Feinberg or phone 212-391-5208.

Applying for Visa Information

We are very pleased that you are planning to attend this year's Tri-State CAMP Conference. You may need a visa to enter the United States. Because of world events, visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past and there may be a longer waiting period. The State Department recommends that you begin your visa application process well in advance of your travel dates.

Because visa Requirements vary from country to country, contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate in the country where you live to determine if you will need a visa and/or a visa support letter to visit the United States. You may apply for a visa at any U.S. consular office, but it may be more difficult to qualify if you apply from outside your country of permanent residence. For contact points for consular offices, visit www.usembassy.gov.

If you need a letter, contact the American Camp Association, NY office with your request. ACA, NY and NJ will send a letter to support your visa application via email in Adobe. We will only issue letters for persons who have registered and paid for an event. If you do not receive your visa in time to attend, your registration fee will be refunded. In view of the number of requests we are receiving for visa support letters, you should make this request as soon as possible. We cannot assure that we will be able to provide you a letter in time if your request is made fewer than 5 business days before your appointment or 10 business days before the beginning of the conference.

In order to grant your request for a visa letter, the American Camp Association requires the following:

• Your Name, Address

• Your Passport Number

• Your Company Name

• Your Title

• If you are a member of ACA (including your member number) or not

• If you are an exhibitor, speaker, or attendee

You may scan this information and send it as an email attachment to samara@acanynj.org.

For more information on applying for a visa, please visit the U.S. State Department Web Site.  You may also read more information here. 

The decision to grant visas belongs solely to the embassy/consulate. The Tri-State CAMP Conference cannot promise that you or your colleagues will receive a visa. Likewise, the Tri-State CAMP Conference cannot change the decision of the governmental agency should your application be denied. If you have any questions regarding this process, contact us at samara@acanynj.org.