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2008 ACA National Conference—Important Information!
ACA Basic Camp Directors Course (BCDC)


2008 ACA National Conference—Important Information!

 
Registration Services Available Now
Don't delay—register for the ACA National Conference and enjoy early bird discounts. You can check out rates, options, and register online. As part of our continuing commitment to student members, ACA offers complimentary registration for those attending college full-time.  Participants who register for the Heart of the South Conference and the ACA National Conference earn a 50 percent rebate off of the Section event. Find out more.

Submit a 2008 National Conference Session Proposal!
Education session proposal submissions for the ACA National Conference will be accepted for review by the Program Review Team through September 10. Sharing education with your peers is a meaningful way to participate in the National Conference. Submit online. Notifications will be made by the end of September. Review last year's program, learn more about this year's theme, and find steps to submit.

Keynote Lecturers Selected for Nashville
Kicking off this year's meeting at the opening Keynote Event is Rick Rigsby. Rick's compelling and inspirational message will reveal how we can make an impact in the lives of our campers and counselors.  Michael Thompson follows on Wednesday morning with special insights on the social worlds of children. Thursday's mid-day keynote and lunch will be given by Sally Jewell, who will share strategies to create winning teams.  Peg Smith will round out the event, providing the closing keynote lecture, The Strength of Many Voices. Read more.

Check out Kindred and Affiliate Events Scheduled in Nashville
Many Kindred and Affiliate Groups will meet in conjunction with the ACA National Conference. In some cases, the events are scheduled around events during the Tuesday-Friday main conference schedule. Many groups meet prior, so check out the offerings before you plan your travel.

Getting to Know Nashville
Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Resort provides us with a unique setting for the conference. It's rare to find so many features, dining options, shopping venues, informal gathering places, spacious meeting rooms, conveniently located exhibits, along with all the services we've come to enjoy from full-service resorts—all under one roof. Nashville's central location makes driving an option for a large percentage of attendees.  Discover more about the hotel. The resort is less than thirty minutes from the Nashville Airport, making the trip convenient.  We hope you'll plan a few extra hours here and there to enjoy Nashville's many features and attractions. Start planning your trip today.

Check Out Current National Conference Exhibitors
You can browse the exhibitor's list online. Many vendors have already reserved booth space, and many more will be exhibiting at the conference. Be a step ahead of the crowd, and make the exhibit hall a familiar place to shop before you even get to the conference!

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ACA Basic Camp Directors Course (BCDC)

October 22-26, 2007
Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center – Front Royal, VA (just outside of D.C.)

January 11-15, 2008 (post Southwest Conference)
Hoblitzelle Camp & Conference Center – Midlothian, TX

April 6-10, 2008
JCYS Camp Henry Horner – Ingleside, IL

Additional courses will be listed online as details become available.

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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