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2027 National Conference
Join the Australian Camps Association Conference in 2027!
Where Australia’s camp & outdoor leaders converge—network, collaborate & spark ideas that shape the future of outdoor experiences!
The 2025 Australian Camps Association (ACA) National Conference, was held Tuesday 9th September through to Thursday 11th of September 2025 at Rydges Geelong, Victoria.
Images of the event can be found on our Facebook Page (click to view).
We're thrilled to announce the date and location of our 2027 National Conference, view video below...
Never attended an ACA Conference before? Check out the highlights below from our 2023 conference to learn what it's about:
Program Overview:
Tuesday:
Pre-Conference Camp Tours
Est Departure from Rydges Geelong 9:30am return approximately 4pm
Wednesday:
Day 1 Conferencing
Registrations open 8am
Opening Session from 9am
Evening Function: off-site 5:30pm, delegates to make own way to venue.
Thursday:
Day 2 Conferencing
Registrations open 8am
Opening Session from 9am
Conference close est. 4:30pm
Program times may change without notice.
Australian schools are already cancelling camps as diesel prices exceed $3.00 per litre, threatening to deprive nearly four million young Australians of vital outdoor experiences. The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is calling on schools, community groups, and government partners to hold their commitments to camps and outdoor education - warning that the long-term cost to children's development far outweighs any temporary saving at the pump...