Special Events

More Information on Special Events coming soon!

Standards Course
Monday September 25 9 am - 3 pm (lunch on your own)
The purpose of this course is to help prepare camp directors/administrators for their accreditation visit and to serve as an introduction to the Standards program for persons interested in becoming visitors. It is strongly recommended that someone who will be involved with the preparation and will be on-site during the visit attend this course. It is also required of new directors in already -accredited camps. There is no additional cost for this course, but pre-registration is required.

Newcomers "Get to Know You"
Monday September 25
Find out more about the conference, ways to get involved and meet others who are have not attended an ACA Conference previously!  Check at the registration desk for the location.

A Night at Discovery Place!
Sponsored by Morrow Insurance
Monday September 25
Enjoy Dinner and Discovery Place http://www.discoveryplace.org/
Spend the evening at The Discovery Place Museum as you find our how movies are made in “Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking.”  You’ll even have the opportunity to step onto a real live movie set with real equipment!  Watch Rat Basketball, visit Einstein’s Corner, the IBM Technology Center , the Life Center , the Machine Shop… and MORE!  Spend the evening experiencing exciting, FUN (and educational) interactive exhibits you won’t want to miss!

Accreditation Visitors Reception
Monday September 25
(Immediately following Discovery Place Event at Marriott Executive Park - Room TBA)
Meet other visitors, share stories, give input, enjoy some light snacks.

Dessert Reception/Auction
Sponsored by Markel Insurance
Tuesday September 26
Don’t miss out on the infamous dessert reception and Auction being held on Tuesday evening to support “Ya’ll Believe.”  Funds from the auction help support educational events and scholarships for the ACA SE members and camps! 

What can you expect?  Great desserts, great auctioneers, of course AND great items to purchase!  Mixed in with the auction is a variety of “entertainment” and fun.  Be a part of this evening as we celebrate and laugh and raise money for ACA SE!

How can you help?  Donate an item (large or small) for auction. Create a theme basket from your camp or organization.   T-shirts, sweatshirts, chairs, books, candy… wine… skills training… we have had a great variety of items in the past.   Items for auction can be turned in to the registration area at the conference. Highlights from past years have included a rocking chair, canoe/kayak lessons, complimentary week(s) at camp, great camp t-shirts, one of a kind craft items, and much more!

Evening Campfire
Sponsored by CampMinder
Tuesday September 26
(Following auction and dessert reception)
Join Pop and others for songs and stories!

Breakfast and Membership Meeting
Wednesday September 27