Conference for Aquatic Management Professionals
The aquatic industry's most dynamic training and professional development conference.
January 24-29, 2027
Hosted in Orlando and aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas
WHAT IS CAMP? REGISTRATION INFO CAMP AGENDA SPEAKERS SPONSORS VENUE INFO
WHAT IS CAMP?
About the Conference
Join top aquatic management professionals from around the world for the industry's most dynamic training and professional development conference.
CAMP 2027 will be hosted in Orlando and aboard Royal Caribbean's incredible Utopia of the Seas! SGE presents a interactive schedule featuring international experts, hands on workshops, site visits, and plenty of networking opportunities with aquatic professionals from around the world!
CAMP 2027 will feature stops at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at Coco Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. Attendees will have the opportunity to get behind the scenes information from Perfect Day's world-class aquatic operation to benchmark their own operations.
New for 2027!
- A new host ship and the largest yet for CAMP!
- Launched in 2024, the Utopia of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis class ship and the 4th largest ship in the world!
- A new destination in Nassau!
- In 2027, attendees will get the opportunity to tour and benchmark an operation that will be new for CAMP!
- A new agenda, featuring new sessions, activities, and more!
- New special guests and speakers!
REGISTER FOR CAMP 2027
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
CONFERENCE FEES:
- Register by October 17
- $2,150 - Single Occupancy
- $2,750 - Double Occupancy
- Register between October 18 to November 18
- $2,400 - Single Occupancy
- $3,000 - Double Occupancy
- Registrations after November 18 cannot be guaranteed. Registration fees will be at prevailing rates and based on availability.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Conference Admission
- Accommodations
- Includes arrival night hotel and an interior cabin aboard the ship for the duration of the event.
- Meals (while onboard the ship)
- Local Transportation
- Shuttle to/from Airport and Shuttle to/from Port Canaveral
- An awesome swag bag!
- All taxes and gratuities are also included.
ADDITIONAL NOTES & FINE PRINT:
- Change Fee: Any changes for attendees will be charged a $250 service fee.
- Cancellations cannot be made after October 18th without forfeiting fees.
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE:
For any attendees seeking to become Instructor certified, or renew an existing certification, an optional IDC will be available prior to the conference.
- Dates: January 23-24, 2027
- Location: To be determined
The IDC Visitor Package will be available for clients arriving early and needing accommodations. This package will includes a hotel room and transportation to & from the IDC and host hotel.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Instructor Development Course (Optional)
Arrive to Orlando
Board the Utopia of the Seas
CAMP kickoff events starting at 9AM at the host hotel
Port Day - Nassau, Bahamas - Conference Room Presentations & Workshops with a site visit in the late afternoon
Port Day - Perfect Day at Coco Cay - Conference Room Sessions & Workshops in the morning and island activities in the afternoon
Sea Day - Conference Room Presentations & Workshops
CAMP is concluded
Disembark and return to Orlando
SPEAKERS & SPECIAL GUESTS
The best in the industry...
Every SGE CAMP brings some of the aquatic industry's best and brightest minds from around the world to share their expertise and foster growth for the attendees. From Subject Matter Experts to Industry Visionaries to Medical Professionals, the keynote speakers and special guests for every CAMP conference provide an incredible learning opportunity for operators of every level.
CAMP 2027 Speakers
Stay tuned for more Keynote Speaker and Panelist information coming soon!
Dr. Justin Sempsrott
Dr. Sempsrott is full-time emergency medicine doctor and serves as Medical Director for StarGuard ELITE and the International Surf Lifesaving Association. Dr. Sempsrott is also a founding member of both the non-profit Lifeguards Without Borders and the International Drowning Researchers Alliance.
Dr. Sempsrott began his career as a surf lifesaver in Jacksonville Beach, Florida prior to attending medical school to become a physician. Dr. Sempsrott is one of the world's leading experts on drowning and aquatic lifesaving.
Dr. Seth Hawkins
Dr. Hawkins is an emergency medicine doctor, writer, anthropologist, and organizational innovator. For over 10 years Dr. Hawkins has served as a Medical Director for both StarGuard ELITE and Starfish Aquatics Institute.
Dr. Hawkins has made notable contributions to the fields of wilderness medicine, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and medical humanities. For SGE, Dr. Hawkins has been instrumental for adapting the most current science for spinal injury care and prevention of drowning-related injuries.
Expert Panelists
Throughout CAMP, there will be a series of panelists and contributors to a wide variety of sessions, roundtables, and activities. These experts include both facility operators and industry suppliers.
StarGuard ELITE Team
The entire SGE team will be at the conference leading numerous sessions, activities, client meetings, and more!
Meet your Client Partner, an Executive staff member, or one of the program founders!
CAMP Sponsors
Thank you so much to our 2026 sponsors! Sponsors for 2027 will be announced soon!
If you're interested in being a sponsor for 2027, please contact us at info@starguardelite.com.
VENUE INFORMATION
Utopia of the Seas
As the newest of Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships, the Utopia of the Seas offers an incredible cruise experience for everyone. As the 4th largest cruise ship in the world, the ship will be the perfect host for CAMP. Learn more about the ship below!
Perfect Day at Coco Cay
Perfect Day at CocoCay offers an unmatched private destination experience where there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. With a thrilling waterpark, serene waterfront spots, massive Oasis Lagoon pool, incredible beaches, and countless aquatic activities, CocoCay offers an unforgettable Bahamian experience.
Nassau, Bahamas
More information coming soon!
Conference Center
Located on Deck 3 of Utopia of the Seas, the Conference Center has over 3000 square feet of meeting space and will host many of the CAMP sessions and activities.
IDC Host Facility
For attendees that will be participating in the Instructor Development Course, the training will be hosted at an Orlando area facility. The has not been finalized yet, but will be soon.
Arrival Hotel
The Holiday Inn MCO is the first-night host hotel for attendees arriving on Sunday, January 24th. The CAMP kickoff will begin The hotel is convenient to MCO airport and close to a wide variety of restaurants and activities.
MORE ABOUT UTOPIA OF THE SEAS
Royal Caribbean's
Utopia of the Seas
One of the world's newest and largest cruise ships
Launched in 2024, Utopia of the Seas is the newest Oasis class ship and is the 4th largest ship in the world!
Pools & Waterpark
Fun & Entertainment!
The Conference Center
"Home base" for most of the CAMP sessions and activities.