Official Website of:
California Association of
RV Parks and Campgrounds
PO Box 5648
Auburn, CA 95604
(530) 885-1624

Education

See current list of Educational Opportunities>

CalARVC Annual Convention & Trade Show - This year, the annual convention was an Education Forum held in early March, 2011. It included 2 days of seminars, crackerbarrels and a table-top tradeshow.

CalARVC Newsletter - CalARVC annually publishes 6 issues of the CalARVCNews. It features articles on legislative matters, changes in laws & regulations, industry trends, occupancy statistics, park management tips, and CalARVC activities -- just to name a few.  Also included in the newsletter is a directory of supplier members, many of which offer substantial discounts to CalARVC members on products and services. The current edition is posted here. Members can view the newsletter archive by logging in to the member's only section.

Current edition

CalARVC Emails - CalARVC uses emails to reach its members regarding news of a timely or urgent nature.

• News: These emails feature general announcements and news
• Marketing: These emails feature news, requests for information, and marketing opportunities for your park
• Legislative Alerts: These emails are used to alert our members to urgent legislative matters and to issue a "call to action" for grassroots lobbying.

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CalARVC Member Facebook - Here you can gather information about what’s happening in the RV park & campground industry and with your association. You’ll want to “Like” the CalARVC association page so we can identify you as a member and can add you to our private members only Group. In the private group CalARVC members will be able to interact with other members, post questions and provide input with your peers and your association leadership. You'll also find tips on using social media for your business.

ARVC Annual Convention & Expo  -- Held in the Fall each year, this four-day Annual Convention & Expo consists of educational seminars and a trade show featuring the latest products & services offered to RV parks & campgrounds.

ARVC Issues Conference -- This two-day conference briefs participants on key federal issues affecting the RV and campground industry.  The conference also gives park owners/representatives a chance for lobbying and congressional visits.

ARVC Report -- A monthly publication keeping members abreast of current issues and concerns facing RV Parks & Campgrounds nationally. 

Oglebay School of RV Parks & Campground Management  - Sponsored by ARVC, this school enhances the skills of RV Park/Campground operators through a high quality education program focusing on business management principles and practices as applied to the RV park and campground industry.