New England Camp Conference

Our 2026 New England Camp Conference will take place March 26-28, 2026 at the DoubleTree in Manchester, NH.

Registration is OPEN! Click here to learn more!

Our call for proposals for speakers/sessions for 2026 has closed and we are not accepting late submissions.

Vendor registration for all vendors is open. Click here for more information.

Also, be sure to check out our Educational Opportunities calendar for other upcoming professional development offerings.

The New England Camp Conference brings over 800 attendees from 250+ camps around New England together for three days of learning and networking with dynamic speakers, established industry experts, and each other!

Wondering if this event is right for you? If you’re involved in summer camp and youth development at large, small, day, resident, independent, non-profit, or specialty camp or summer program, you will find sessions and resources for yourself and all levels of your camp/program staff teams.

2026 Key Information and Updates:

What? New England Camp Conference

When? March 26 – 28, 2026

Where? DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester, NH

Click here for registration details!

• Our call for proposals for speakers/sessions has closed. We have received an incredible number of proposals so we are not able to accept late submissions. Speakers should hear about their sessions between mid-December to early-January.

• Our customized hotel booking link is live. Click here for more information.

• Scholarship Funds: ACA, New England never wants cost to be a barrier to attending our events. We are committed to expanding participation at our conference and want attendees to reflect a diversity of backgrounds, camps, cultures, and identities. Conference scholarship funds are available for staff of ACA Accredited/Member camps or individual ACA members and will be awarded on a rolling basis. Please use this link to submit your scholarship request. If you have any questions, please email kerry@acanewengland.org. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Vision at the Conference: Our conference is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity within the summer camp industry, fostering an environment where all professionals can come together to learn, share, and grow. Through our programming and interactions, we strive to create a space where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ability, age, or background. By being intentional about diversity and inclusion, you will help us create a greater sense of belonging for historically marginalized communities. We ask each conference participant to actively help us create this environment of inclusion and belonging.