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Please find a list of upcoming ACA events and industry events below:

 
 

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International Camping Congress (ICC) 2023

ICF takes great pride in announcing a call to all camp professionals to the Twelfth International Camping Congress in Tarragona Spain - October 4 – 8, 2023.

The Congress theme of “Come Together to Rise Higher” echoes the cultural tradition of Castell – communities of people coming together in common purpose to construct towers to lift up young children to their highest achievements.

Fem pinya! Come Together to Rise Higher in 2023.

Event Date: 04-10-2023 - 08-10-2023

Event Location: Spain

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Great Getaways (Camps and Outdoor Activity Days for Over 55s): October 2023

Are you over 55 years of age and want to get outdoors more? Want to meet new people? Want to try new things? Then the Great Getaways are for you!

The Great Getaways give all individuals over the age of 55 a chance to try new activities and socialise with like-minded people in beautiful locations. All overnight Getaways are held at Australian Camps Association member camps that are accredited with the Quality Tourism Framework.

Join us on 6-8 October 2023 for a Getaway at Lady Northcote Discovery Camp (near Bacchus Marsh). Learn about the Great Getaways and what to expect from our Getaways here.

REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! 

Event Date: 06-10-2023 - 08-10-2023

Event Location: Lady Northcote Discovery Camp

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ACA - People Outdoors: NSW & QLD Programs - Online Information Session

Are you looking for disability support programs in Queensland or New South Wales? 

Join us online for this free information session for those campers (and their families/carers) living in NSW and QLD. 

Learn about the Australian Camps Association's People Outdoors program and the programs we'll be offering NSW and QLD in 2024.

Event Date: 18-10-2023 - 18-10-2023

Event Location: Online

Register to join us online here



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ACA Member Morning Tea - NSW

ACA Members are invited to join us for a Member Morning Tea at Vision Valley

Vision Valley features comprehensive conference and outdoor education facilities and is available for hire to schools and community groups.

Vision Valley is set in 100 acres of beautiful Australian bushland at Arcadia, a quiet rural district less than a one hour drive north west of the centre of Sydney, 10 minutes from Dural and 15 minutes from Hornsby. Adjoining the Berowra Valley National Park, the valley is covered with an abundance of stringybark trees, scribbly gum and banksia.

We'll update you on the ACA News, you'll have the opportunity to have a tour of the site and you'll meet (or catch up with) other members.

Registration essential for catering purposes. Please email the event organiser to register.

Event Date: 31-10-2023 - 31-10-2023

Event Location: Vision Valley, Arcadia NSW


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