2026 Social Events

We are excited to kick off Tri-State with you! Join us from 9-10 pm, for trivia, but stay for music and dancing to follow. You can play trivia as an individual or get matched with a team. There will be prizes! Trivia not your thing? Dancing not your thing? Enjoy some classic social hall fun instead (think ping pong, bowling, and giant games)—there will be something for everyone! Come ready to re-connect with friends (or make a new one), grab a drink, and have some fun!

This event is free and open to all, hosted by ACA, NY & NJ’s EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camping)! Cash bar available.

Join us in the exhibit hall for an hour of unopposed time to shop and schmooze with our 320+ exhibitors. Have a snack at a food vendors booth, try your hand at one of the many games or attractions, swing on a Ninja Warrior Course rig, create at one of the many arts & craft vendors’ booths, and get your vendor “passport” stamped for your chance to win $250*!

*Raffle winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 11th at 4:55 pm back in the exhibit hall. Must be present to win.

Join fellow attendees for a FREE fun-filled event sponsored by Dave & Buster’s. What better way to unwind after a day of learning then with, networking with a side of skee ball, a free appetizer buffet and a $10 play card all await you. Must bring badge to be eligible for free play card and to gain access to the appetizer buffet.

Camp Idol is a free-to-attend social during the Tri-State Camp Conference at The Royce Social Hall in the Tropicana on Tuesday, March 10th, from 8:45 PM – 11:45 PM.

One after another, camp professionals will take the stage with a live backing band to perform songs of their choosing; Think karaoke meets summer camp talent show meets concert.

Throughout the night, performers will go head-to-head in a friendly competition judged by a panel and the crowd, with prizes awarded to the top acts.

Attendees can enjoy live music, bar games like bowling, ping pong, and foosball, plus a 50/50 raffle benefiting SCOPE. It’s an inclusive, multi-generational, community-building night that brings the camp world together in the best way possible!

Please note the ACA, NY &NJ is not responsible for this event and has no decision making authority.

Join us for our annual 5k Run/Walk benefitting SCOPE. Walk, run, jog or skip, however you want to finish is up to you, but it is always a great time on the boardwalk of Atlantic City!

It will start at 7:15am on the Boardwalk outside of Bally’s (near the LARGE Wagon Wheel). Please arrive a bit before 7:15am to get stretched and ready to go. It is usually windy so please dress warmly!

Entry fee is $10 and all proceeds benefit our friends at SCOPE.

Campchella is Tri-State’s late-night celebration! Hosted inside Kiss Kiss Nightclub at the Tropicana, the event transforms a neon-lit nightclub into a high-energy gathering place for camp professionals from across the country.

Attendees can expect a full nightclub experience curated by the Magen Group, complete with DJs, lighting, and an atmosphere designed for connection, nostalgia, and fun. Campchella blends the spirit of camp with the energy of Atlantic City nightlife, offering a space to unwind, dance, and reconnect with old and new friends after a full day at the conference.

Please note the ACA, NY & NJ is not responsible for or a decision maker on this event.