SUMMER CAMP FOR BCBAS ® - AUGUST 21-25, 2025 IN PIGEON FORGE, TN

Empower, Advocate, Transform:

Disrupting Norms and Reimagining the Field

Join us for a one-of-a-kind retreat designed to refresh your perspective and equip you with compassionate, client-centered ABA practices—all while earning 16 CEUs in a stunning mountain setting.

August 21–25, 2025

The Lodge at Caney Creek, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Key Details Overview

The Retreat at a Glance


Dates: August 21–25, 2025

Location: The Lodge at Caney Creek, Pigeon Forge, TN

CEUs Earned: 16 CEUs focused on reducing burnout, embracing neurodiversity, and delivering compassionate care.

Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating experience designed for BCBAs® seeking more than just professional development. With a balance of dynamic workshops and downtime to relax and connect, this retreat is your chance to reignite your passion for ABA.

Your Retreat Oasis in the Smoky Mountains

The Perfect Space to Learn, Connect, and Recharge

Nestled in the serene beauty of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, The Lodge at Caney Creek is the perfect retreat venue. This spacious 8-bedroom cabin combines luxury amenities with rustic charm to create an environment designed for both professional growth and personal relaxation.

  • Private Accommodations: (Optionally) Stay on-site in your own private room, featuring a king-sized bed, a couch, and a private bathroom.

  • Relaxing Amenities: Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy evenings by the fire pit, or connect with colleagues in the game room or 21-seat theater.

  • Breathtaking Surroundings: Let the tranquil sounds of Caney Creek and the stunning mountain views inspire and refresh you.

Take a closer look at The Lodge at Caney Creek and imagine yourself here this summer.

16 CEUs, Camp-Style

Education Meets Creativity and Fun

Earn 16 CEUs while enjoying a retreat that blends learning, relaxation, and connection. With interactive workshops, structured learning sessions, and fun camp-style activities, this retreat offers everything you need to reignite your passion for ABA.

Interactive Workshops

Dive into hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and collaboration. These workshops focus on compassionate, client-centered ABA practices that you can immediately apply to your work.

Morning & Afternoon Learning Blocks

Enjoy structured sessions focused on reducing burnout and embracing neurodiversity—all while leaving plenty of time for you to recharge, relax, and explore the beautiful retreat setting.

Camp-Style Fun

Unwind with evenings by the fire pit, s’mores, and casual networking. Build connections with like-minded BCBAs while enjoying fun activities like games and storytelling under the stars.

Experience Lasting Change through Immersive Learning

We do things differently.

At the retreat, real transformation happens when theory meets action. You’ll dive into an immersive, escape room-style adventure that challenges you to think critically, collaborate with peers, and innovate solutions for the future of ABA.

Through this hands-on experience, and others like it, you won’t just hear about change—you’ll create it. This unique, interactive format fosters lasting change by actively engaging you in solving the field’s most pressing issues, reinforcing learning, and sparking new, practical ideas you can apply immediately.

Why This Matters:

  • Active Learning: Immersive, hands-on experiences for deeper understanding.

  • Collaborative Problem Solving: Work in teams to create innovative solutions.

  • Real-World Application: Apply your skills to a crisis scenario and learn to navigate complex challenges.

  • Sustainable Change: Gain tools and strategies for ethical, sustainable practice in a rapidly evolving field.

  • Engaged Learning: A dynamic, memorable way to internalize key concepts.

The full details of the retreat and escape room experience can be found on our Retreat Details page.

The Immersive Learning Difference

In-Person

$475*

  • At least 16 live CEUs

  • 18 CEUs of recorded relevant training (see below for full list)

  • Over $500 worth of additional resources (see below)

  • Summer fun activities

  • Swag bag filled with goodies

  • Opportunity to connect and network in a relaxed setting

  • Stay on site with the instructors

*Price does not include lodging.

Unlock $1874 worth of resources!

In-Person with Lodging

$1075

  • At least 16 live CEUs

  • 18 CEUs of recorded relevant training (see below for full list)

  • Over $500 worth of additional resources (see below)

  • Summer fun activities

  • Swag bag filled with goodies

  • Opportunity to connect and network in a relaxed setting

  • Stay on site with the instructors

Unlock $2674 worth of resources!

Virtual

$400

  • At least 16 live CEUs

  • 18 CEUs of recorded relevant training (see below for full list)

  • Over $500 worth of additional resources (see below)

  • Summer fun activities

  • Swag bag filled with goodies

  • Opportunity to connect and network in a relaxed setting

  • Stay on site with the instructors

Unlock $1321 worth of resources!

Included Training

All Attendees Receive Access to:

  • 2.5 Ethics CEUs Reflections on Practice: Enhancing Competence in BCBA Practice

  • 2 CEUs Leveraging AI in ABA: Enhancing Practices for BCBAs and Exploring the Integration

  • 2 CEUs Enhancing Interactions: How to Use the ACT Matrix to Build Partnerships with Parents and Staff

  • 1 CEU Resilient BCBA: Mastering the Art of Bouncing Back When You Get Knocked Down

  • 1 CEU The ACT of Collaboration: Using the ACT Matrix to Empower Parents

  • 2.5 CEUs Navigating the Changes in the Field: 10 Trends Transforming ABA

  • 2.5 CEUs Imposter Syndrome Unveiled: Empowering Your Professional Journey with Self-Confidence

  • 2 CEUs Voice and Choice: Assent in Action in ABA Services

  • 1.5 Ethics CEUs The Moral Tightrope: Why Good People Sometimes Choose the Wrong Path

  • 1 CEU Beyond Assessments: Teaching Skills that Transform Lives

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Empower, Advocate, Transform: Disrupting Norms and Reimagining the Field

An intimate CEU retreat in Pigeon Forge, TN

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