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ACA 2007 National Conference News

Additional Hotel Accommodations
A fourth hotel has been added to accommodate ACA attendees and exhibitor personnel. The DoubleTree Guest Suites Austin, 303 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 has rooms available for the nights of February 11-16. The rate is $189. Rooms are available at this rate, on a first-come, first-serve basis up through February 6. To make a reservation, phone Central Reservations at 800-222-8733. You must identify yourself with the American Camp Association. The group code is CAM. More Info.

Are you Registered? There's Still Time!
Plan to attend the national conference in Austin, Texas, February 13-16. You still have time to register in advance, or if you prefer, register on site at the Austin Hilton. If you can't attend all four days, consider one or more days. Check out the excellent program and presenters.

Attention ACA Student Members
Your student membership affords you the opportunity to register for the national conference at a very competitive rate . . . $0! There's just on catch—you must preregister before February 9. A nominal fee of $25 is attached to on-site student member registration. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to jump start your camp education and career by participating in this national event.

Special Events at the ACA National Conference Complement the Educational Content
In addition to a myriad of educational sessions to attend, your Austin stay offers many options to connect in an informal and fun way with camp professionals from around the country, and across continents.  Make sure your schedule includes:

• Presidents' Reception, hosted by ACA National President, Ann Sheets, 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, February 13
  All conference attendees are invited to attend a reception honoring the contributions of current, past, and incoming presidents, in all facets of ACA. The reception immediately follows the opening keynote event on Tuesday. 

• Exhibit Hall Grand Opening with Reception, 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 14
  The place to be on Valentine's Day! Our sold-out exhibit hall will showcase the latest camp products and services. Enjoy the fun and relaxed atmosphere, connect with long-time friends among our exhibitors, meet some of our new exhibitors, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres.

• ACA's First Open Mike Night, 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 14
  Stop by to catch great performances from camp professionals! This fun and lively event includes dessert, coffee, and a cash bar. Are you interested in performing? Sign up today.

• Night on the Town, Austin Style! Departures staggered, beginning at 6 p.m., Thursday, February 15
  Enjoy the excellent cuisine Austin has to offer. Whether you attend alone, or in a group, you're part of a group! Sign up in advance or learn more on site at the Hospitality Desk. 

• Kindred and Affiliate Groups and Councils will host a variety of sessions and special events. Check out the options.

Check out the Sold-Out Exhibit Hall
Things are just bigger in Texas, including the exhibit hall in Austin! Given the quantity and variety of exhibiting companies and organizations taking part in this year's meeting, we encourage you to take a look at who will be there - and make plans to meet up with our exhibitors.

Great Beginnings
Healthy Learning, ACA’s publishing partner, will be showcasing a new lineup of educational offerings at the national conference, and the bookstore will host book signings and meet-the-author events throughout the week with keynoters including David Elkind, Neil Howe, and Abigail Van Slyck.

Conference attendees will get the first look at Healthy Learning’s and ACA’s new By the Experts Series ranging from child development and leadership to marketing and management titles by Jodi Ruddick and Robert Friedman; programming and activities by Jared Knight; and staff training by Bob Ditter. Over fifty new titles will be introduced at this year’s event, highlighting ACA’s new venture with Healthy Learning.

Healthy Learning also will showcase ACA's newly redesigned Accreditation Standards for Camp Programs and Services, as well ACA’s Accreditation Process Guide and related products.

See you at the bookstore in Austin!

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ACA Training Events
ACA Basic Camp Directors Course (BCDC)

March 10-14, 2007
Potosi Pines Camp & Conference Center—Las Vegas, NV

April 15- 19, 2007
Camp Henry Horner—Ingleside, IL

Registration is available online. You'll need to choose the specific geographic course you would like in order to get the registration form.

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