40th Annual Child Life Conference

Mark your calendars now for May 26-29, 2022 and join us at the 40th Annual Child Life Conference! This conference will be held both in-person at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD as well as virtual.

After a long time apart, the 40th Annual Child Life Conference will allow individuals to reconnect with friends and peers, make new acquaintances, network, and enjoy the company of child life professionals from across the world!

ACLP is proud to offer two, One-Person Program Conference Scholarships this year. Learn more about this scholarship opportunity here.

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In-Person Conference Experience

Connections are formed when we learn together. Rediscover your energy, passion, and creativity with your peers when you attend the 40^th Annual Child Life Conference. Strengthen your professional ties as you network with new colleagues and reconnect with fellow members and former colleagues onsite in National Harbor, MD.

Full in-person conference registration includes:

-Access to the full virtual conference sessions for one year
-Up to 30 PDUs
-Access to the Exhibit Hall
-Entry to all networking and reception events
-Ability to view and earn PDUs for the online poster presentations for one year

View the In-Person Conference Schedule

In-Person Conference Pricing

View the full list of registration options and pricing, including intensives and one-day only registration.

Hotel Reservation Information

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord National Harbor, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, 20745

Attendees can make reservations by clicking here or by calling Marriott Reservations at 877.491.0468.

Group Rate: $189, plus tax, per night for a single or double. An additional $20 will be charged for a triple or quad.

The group rate will be available for reservations made for May 22-29, 2022, if there are rooms left within the block. Reservation cancellations must occur at least 72-hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night room and tax penalty charge.

The cut-off date for reservations is May 2, 2022, or until all the rooms in the room block are sold out.

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Virtual Conference Experience

Learning is a key reason to attend the 40^th Annual Child Life Conference virtually. Whether it’s a keynote address, educational session, exhibit hall discussion, poster presentation, or virtual networking session, you are sure to walk away with many “ah-ha” moments that you can immediately tap into at work.

Virtual Conference Includes:

-Virtual sessions over a 5 day period. All sessions will be recorded and available to view on-demand for one year
-Up to 15 PDUs
-Access to the virtual exhibit hall
-Virtual networking opportunities
-Q&A with presenters
-Ability to view and earn PDUs for online poster presentations

View the Virtual Conference Schedule

Virtual Conference Pricing

View the full list of registration options and pricing, including intensives and one-day only registration.

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Conference Attendance Justification Toolkit

In keeping with ACLP's mission to provide quality professional development, we offer these tools to provide a clear path to assist you in achieving your educational goals by attending the 40th Annual Child Life Conference.

The materials in the Conference Attendance Justification Toolkit will assist you in communicating the value of participating in the conference experience to your manager. Your manager or supervisor is sure to appreciate the investment made into your professional development as well as greater knowledge that you can apply directly to patient care.

View the Conference Attendance Justification Toolkit

Frequently Asked Questions

Will all the sessions be recorded?

In-Person Conference: No, not all the in-person sessions will be recorded. Please refer to the conference program guide to see which will be recorded.

Virtual Conference: Yes! All the virtual conference sessions will be recorded and available to view for one year.

How many total PDUs will I earn?

In-Person Conference: Up to 30 PDUs for general sessions. Attendees can earn up to 6 more PDUs by purchasing Intensives.

Virtual Conference: Attendees will earn up to 23 PDUs for attending.

How long will the session recordings be available to view?

All recordings will be available to view and earn PDUs for one year.

What safety provisions will be in place for the in-person portion of conference?

Each individual who participates in the Child Life Conference will be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or a medical exemption letter. If you present an exemption letter, a negative COVID-19 test result must be submitted within 72-hours of arriving at the conference.

Will masks be required at the in-person conference?

ACLP will follow federal, state, and local county COVID guidelines, as well as the hotel guidelines. At this time, masks are strongly encouraged when gathering indoors, with the exception of eating and drinking.

What is the registration cancellation policy?

Cancellation Policy - All cancel requests must be received in writing (send to conference@childlife.org)

Full, Fri, Sat, & Sat/Sun Conference Registrations:

Requests received on or before 3/31/22, will be refunded minus a $50 admin fee
Requests received between 4/1/22 and 5/1/22, 50% of reg fees paid will be refunded
No refunds will be honored for requests received after 5/1/22

Intensive Registration:

Requests received on or before 3/31/22 will be refunded minus a $25 admin fee
Requests received between 4/1/22 and 5/1/22, 50% of the fees paid will be refunded
No refunds will be honored for requests received after 5/1/22

Virtual only Registration:

Requests received on or before 5/1/22 will be refunded minus a $25 admin fee
No refunds will be honored for requests received after 5/1/22

Where can I find my certificate of attendance?

In-Person Conference: One certificate will be granted for the entire conference. You will receive this certificate at the in-person conference.

Virtual Conference: After viewing each session, attendees will be required to take the survey and quiz before accessing the PDU certificate of attendance.

How do I access recorded sessions if I am not able to attend them live?

To view recorded sessions, log into your account at education.childlife.org. Select "My Dashboard" and then click on 40th Annual Child Life Virtual Conference Package. The full listing of all recorded sessions will be available there to view. We recommend using a Google Chrome browser to complete these steps.

What are the expectations of me as a participant?

We are committed to creating a safe environment that is inclusive and free from discrimination, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or any other protected categories under applicable law. All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct. ACLP staff will enforce this code throughout the event. We are expecting cooperation from all participants to help to ensure a safe environment for everybody.