2026 Schedule-At-A-Glance

2026 New England Camp Conference Schedule

Join us at the largest annual gathering of summer camp professionals in New England. Our community of over 800 camp professionals from 250+ camps in all six New England states – large, small, day, resident, independent, and non-profit will come together to meet and network with others in the field while learning and gaining new skills they can bring back to their camps! This conference is perfect for you if you’re a camp director or assistant director, director of operations, program coordinator, specialist, counselor, or youth development professional!

WEDNESDAY (Pre-Conference Day)

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

We know there are different definitions that different groups, programs, and events use. We will announce times/locations for Kindred and Affinity Gatherings as the event date nears. If you’d like to see a certain group have a time/space and are willing to help “host” the group by welcoming attendees and providing prompts to keep the conversation going, please email kerry@acanewengland.org by February 1. ACA uses the following definitions for these groups:

• A Kindred Gathering is for conversations and sharing around a specific professional interest (e.g. EPIC)
• An Affinity Gathering is a time for those sharing in a specific personal identity (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Women in Camping). These are designed so you can come for part or all of the session and there will be some guided prompts during the time. While allies are incredibly important, these gatherings are not for them.