Monday, March 10th

Dueling Pianos at The Royce

Where: The Royce Social Hall (Tropicana)

When: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

The ACA, NY & NJ EPIC Committee invites all to join us for our 2nd annual Dueling Pianos event! After a PACKED house last year, we have decided to bring back to fun. This free event is hosted by EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camping) but open to all - the more the merrier! Join us for some classic social hall fun (ping, pong, giant games, bowling, shuffleboard, and more) plus a stellar performance by our incredible Dueling Piano performers. More details to come!

Tuesday, March 11th

Shop and Schmooze with Our Vendors!

Where: Vendor Hall

When: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Join us in the exhibit hall for an hour of unopposed time to shop and schmooze with our 300+ exhibitors. Have a snack at a food vendors booth, try your hand at one of the many games or attractions, swing on a Ninja Warrior Course rig, create at one of the many arts & craft vendors’ booths, and get your vendor “passport” stamped for your chance to win $250*!
*Raffle winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 15th at 4:55 pm back in the exhibit hall. Must be present to win.

Happy Hour @ Dave & Buster’s Atlantic City

Where: 2120 Atlantic Ave Suite 912, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

When: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cost: FREE

EVERYONE has fun at Dave & Buster’s! Unwind after a day of learning with a game of skeeball, watching some sports on the multiple TVs and meet-up with fellow #TSCamp attendees for good old-fashion fun. With hundreds of games to play, everyone leaves feeling like the campers we serve! Thanks to D&B Atlantic City any attendee, vendor or speaker that shows up with their badge will receive a FREE $10 play card and a FREE appetizer. Bring your camp group, come solo and meet new friends and continue networking with the best people around, camp people! We cannot wait to see you there.

Wednesday, March 12th

5K Fun Run/Walk for SCOPE

Where: Atlantic City Boardwalk, meet outside of Bally’s

When: 7:15 am

Cost: $10 per person

Join us as we start the day right with a 5K run on the pristine Atlantic City Boardwalk. A $10 entrance fee will go directly towards SCOPE whose goal is to send 6 children from low-income families in the Atlantic City area to summer camp. Learn more about SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education). Stop by registration to sign up if you have not done so already.

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Adult Canteen: Closing Dinner @ #TSCamp2025

Location: The Yard at Bally’s

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cost: $55 per person

Back after a hiatus, join your fellow attendees, speakers and exhibitors at our closing social event. Join us at Atlantic City’s newest venue, The Yard, for an evening of a strolling dinner, cash bar and entertainment provided by AJH Entertainment. Plenty of screens, bar games and more will be available to create an atmosphere that is not only fun, but conducive to networking. We cannot wait to celebrate the last night of the conference with you!

ADDITIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES/AFFINITY SPACES

TUESDAY

ACA ACCREDITATION VOLUNTEER GATHERING

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Room 320

Calling all ACA Visitors! Join us for a roundtable hosted by the ACA, NY & NJ Standards Committee that will focus on saying “Thank You” to our amazing volunteers. We’ll have tips, tricks, camaraderie, and door prizes, so you’re guaranteed to leave with something good (besides the satisfaction of being an integral part of the standards program). Bring your lunch and help us celebrate and support our amazing community of visitors!

DAY CAMP ADMINISTRATORS ROUNDTABLE

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Room 415

Join your fellow Day Camp Administrators as we discuss tips, tricks, and off-the-wall ideas to improve your camp season. Be sure to bring your own ideas and questions. 

DAY CAMP COMMUNITY MEET AND GREET

3:15 PM - 5:30 PM Room 304

URBAN CAMPS MEET AND GREET

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Room 401

Network with fellow camp professionals who are operating summer programs in an urban environment for a meet and greet. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and discuss common challenges in running camp, as well as share successful practices. Join us to discuss transportation and operations, staff recruitment, and unique program ideas!

FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS MEET AND GREET

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Room 404

Calling all faith-based camps! Meet your neighbors who are doing what you are doing: outdoor nonprofit ministry! Join us for a conversation around joys and challenges, and let’s provide support to one another. See you soon!

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPING MEET AND GREET

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Room 410

Join us for a gathering of camp professionals who serve children with special needs. This meeting is open to directors, program leaders, and any staff who provide programs for the special needs population. Attendees will share successful practices and resources, as well as discuss strategies for improvement for the upcoming summer. This will be a great opportunity to learn about other programs, network with colleagues, and take away tips for enhancing your camp!

2SLGBTQIA+ CAMP COMMUNITY MEET AND GREET                                                                                                                                        

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Room 415

Come join the queer camp community meet and greet! Whether you're coming to problem-solve, build community, self-heal, or socialize, this meet and greet will have options for all of those things, and more. This session is planned à la "choose your own adventure," with plenty of options for different experiences to match your desired level of engagement.

ANNUAL GIRL SCOUT GATHERING

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Room 418

Please join Westex for its annual Girl Scout Gathering. Relax, network with others, and enjoy!                                               

WEDNESDAY

4-H ROUNDTABLE

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Room 401

Join other 4-H camp staff professionals to network and brainstorm with others in similar positions. Learn what others are doing within their state camp programs and share programming ideas and resources. Come hear more and participate!

PARKS AND REC ORGANIZATIONS MEET AND GREET

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Room 416

Attention Parks & Rec Camp pros! Come network with your colleagues at a meet and greet to discuss the best practices in Parks and Rec camps, as well as some of the challenges you face. Learn from each other while chatting about facilities, staffing, programming, and more!               

EPIC MEET AND EAT

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Room 402

EPICs have the opportunity to meet and eat together, not after hours and not during a session. A time for networking and casual conversation that is relevant to EPICs.     

BIPOC IN CAMPING MEET AND GREET

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Room 410

Join us in gathering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in camping for an evening of discussion and community building!

WOMEN IN CAMP

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Room 404

Women in Camp was created to support and lift up women and nonbinary folks from across the world that work in the summer camp industry. We aim to create change in the workplace for all people while creating a community space that is welcoming, safe, and brave. Network with other women and nonbinary camp pros and have your voice heard about issues facing our community in the professional summer camp space.

DAY CAMP ROUNDTABLE

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Room 404

With hot topics pulled from the Day Camp Podcast, join Andy in a room full of day camp professionals as we work fast-paced in small groups sharing best practices across the day camp industry. Free Play, Floaters, Inclusion, and more!

NONPROFIT CAMPS

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Room 403

Nonprofit camp professionals are encouraged to use this meeting space as an opportunity to connect with other nonprofit folx throughout the conference!

YMCA CAMPS MEET AND GREET

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Room 419

Come one, come all—join us for an informal networking opportunity open to Y staff, volunteers, and friends! Y-USA staff will be on hand and would like to connect and be of support! Let’s join together for some good Y fun!