Illinois Summer Camp Day - 2026

EVENT OVERVIEW

Illinois has a strong day and overnight camp community and we want to make sure the world knows about us! 

Get involved and have tons of fun showing off your camp this coming Illinois Summer Camp Day! Illinois Summer Camp Day allows each of us to showcase the essential work and support that camp provides to the community including child care, youth development, jobs, and more!

EVENT DETAILS

Camps are encouraged to invite their local, state, and/or federal government representatives out to camp during the summer. During this visit, camp professionals can share with community leaders their success, challenges, and needs. It's vital for our representatives to understand the unique needs of the camp industry when they make decisions while in office -  decisions that will ultimately impact our ability to meet our missions. 

Camp is essential to our greater community. With over half of America’s youth attending a camp program each summer, we know that camp shapes future leaders, supports working families, and provides life changing development experiences for all people. Join us as we share the intentional work and potential behind the camp experience this summer! 

NEW in 2026: Stay Connected - Complete the Registration

If you are interested in staying connected and/or getting involved, please consider registering. Once registered, you’ll receive updates, reminders, toolkits, support, and more! Registration is not required to participate in Illinois Summer Camp Day - just a helpful way to stay connected! 

NOT A CAMP BUT WANT TO HELP OUR CAUSE?
Camp Directors are very busy in the spring and summer. Many want to participate but find it difficult to navigate the communication needed to set up the visit. We need Mentors who can help camps get connected, scheduled, and visited this summer. As a Mentor, we’ll match you with a camp that wants to participate but needs a bit of extra support. Your support and help will strengthen the entire camp community!

LOCATION & TYPE OF EVENT

This is a live, in-person event at each participating camp.

HOW TO PREPARE 

This event includes pre-work, inviting your local representatives to camp.  Register to get more information on this.

THE FINE PRINT

Please Note: By registering and attending an ACA Illinois event or meeting, virtually or in person, you are agreeing to all the event policies listed here. These policies include photo release, refund, link sharing, Code of Conduct, and other related policies. 

HOW TO REGISTER

You must have a Member Profile in our registration system to register for this event. If this is your first event with us, please click here to create a profile. It's free!