Attend
Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something for everyone at the Tri-State CAMP Conference. Discover why Tri-State is the must-attend conference of the year. From the 170+ sessions to the energy of our 300+ exhibit hall to the networking opportunities, Tri-State is the premiere conference for improving your camp program and growing as a camp professional.
March 10-12, 2026
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Agenda At A Glance
Take a look at each day of the conference to help you plan out your experience.
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Upcoming Events
Conference Calendar
The conference calendar is your key to all things Tri-State. Look through for the dates and times for all session info, exhibit hall hours, social events, affinity groups and more.
Events
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Everybody Dance Now!: A 90s Dance Party Celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ & Allies
Byrdcage AC 3426 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ, United StatesFrom MTV TRL classics to dance-floor anthems, TRL: Everybody Dance Now! is a 90s throwback celebration of LGBTQIA+ joy, community, and their allies who show up. Bring your best 90s [...]
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Campchella
Kiss Kiss Nightclub 2801 Pacific Ave Suite 308, Atlantic City, NJCampchella 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 [...]
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Getting Comfortable With Your Budget: A Crash Course in Fiscal Management
Room 301Speaker: Allison KrabillLet's be honest - most of us didn't get into camping because we love spreadsheets. But budgets shape everything we do: what we can build, who we can hire, and [...]
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Where Does the Soup Go? Lessons Learned From an Anxious Kid… Who Grew into a Teen
Room 417Speaker: Amanda WahleYears ago, my son's first camp experience came wrapped in tears, fear, and overwhelming anxiety, an experience that changed how my team approached camp. Now older, his worries have grown [...]
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From Hookup Culture to Consent Culture: How to Make the Difficult Transition
Room 314Speaker: Elissa AschWhen camp staff arrive at the beginning of each summer, they are not blank slates. Hookup culture, the harmful sexual culture on high school and college campuses today, has far-reaching [...]
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Creating a Camp Culture People Want To Be A Part Of
Room 310Speaker: Hunter GoodhartThe best camps intentionally build cultures where campers and staff feel seen, valued, and inspired to return year after year. This session explores practical ways to create a positive, inclusive, [...]
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From Florida Man to The Bear – Lessons Learned in the Kitchen
Room 315Speaker: Iain McClementsFor 29 summers, Iain has lived the camp and camp kitchen life from washing dishes to running a resident camp. In this lively session, he shares lessons learned along the [...]
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The Power of the Narrative: Using Storytelling to Transform Your Camp
Room 322Speaker: Keith SchochIn this session, we will move beyond treating stories as simple anecdotes and instead learn how to craft and deploy them to solve concrete challenges. Participants will learn how storytelling [...]
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Responding to Racially Charged Language Among Campers using the “Speak Up Superpowers” Framework
Room 311Speaker: Jen “Dusty” Clitheroe"Go back to Mexico or I'll report you to ICE" one of your counselors overheard their camper jokingly say this to a Latinx camper and is asking for your help [...]
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Painted Projects for All
Speaker: Jen HargravePaint, painting, painted can be so many different things. Come explore different uses of paints, and different types of simple paints. Join in the fun as we colorfully paint our [...]
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The Inside-Out Camp: How to Prioritize Your Staff
Speaker: Leonardo PatarcaWhat is the true engine of an unforgettable camp experience? This session explores the powerful "Inside-Out" leadership model, a framework built on one core principle: a thriving camp starts from [...]
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From Interview to Arrival: Building a Strong Staff Onboarding Experience Before Day One
Room 408/409Speaker: Marisa GershwinAt Woodmont Day Camp, onboarding our staff doesn't begin at orientation—it starts the moment they are invited to interview. In this session, we'll walk through the systems and strategies we [...]
Become a Speaker
Interested in sharing your expertise with the camp community at the largest camp conference in the world? We welcome your speaker submission on any topic that may be of interest to camp professionals. Speaker applications open in September of each year.
