Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2026 Campfire Collective Annual Conference.
This event will be held at the Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly in the hill country of Texas on November 8-12, 2026. The Annual Conference will bring together camp and retreat leaders from across the United States and Canada. This is the signature event of the Campfire Collective, representing the camp and conference ministries of the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association, the Outdoor Ministries Institute (serving the United Church of Canada) and several other denominations. The conference is also endorsed by the Outdoor Ministries Association of the United Church of Christ and the Association of Disciples in Outdoor Ministry.
The theme for the conference is “Day by Day.”
Could you use some hope? In Paul’s second letter to the church in Corinth, he reminds his readers that “we are being renewed day by day.” During times that can feel hopeless, Paul’s words inspire light, resilience, grace, renewal, and hope. Throughout our time together, we will focus on 2 Corinthians 4:6-16 that helps us acknowledge the darkness, persecution, and challenges while being reminded that we “do not lose heart!” Come be encouraged to live day by day in the hope of Christ.
The Planning Team for the conference is seeking workshop presenters.
Our workshop sessions are scheduled throughout the week and are approximately 75 minutes in length. As a community of servant leaders, our usual practice is to not compensate workshop leaders. If an honorarium is appropriate, please list your fee after your bio in the Leader Bio field below. If you are not planning on attending the conference as a participant, we are willing to provide you meals and the program participant fee during the day of your session.
The Planning Team suggests the following as possible workshop presentations.
Please consider what might be an ideal topic for you (or someone you know) to present. Other workshop ideas are also welcome!
Here are some of the topics we hope to have covered:
- Self-care for camp and conference professionals
- Faith and Spirituality
- Art or Music Therapy/Activities
- Alternative Revenue Streams
- Recreation Options
- Fundraising Events
- Board Governance
- Truth-Based Relational Intervention
- Accreditation Process, Standards & Certification Information
- Radical Hospitality
- Housekeeping and Maintenance
- Personnel issues
- Camp Administration
- Eco-stewardship and Programming
- Emergency Action Plans
- Special Programs
- Capital Campaigns
- Guest Group Retention and Recruiting
Submit a Workshop Proposal Today
Whether it is one of the suggested topics above or one of your own creation, please fill out the form below to submit your proposed session. The Planning Team will finalize workshop selections in September. You will hear from us then regarding your submission(s).