Registration is now online! 

Click here for details on how to register. Please read this before registering so you understand the process. 

Registration fee includes

• Lodging for 2 nights
• Dinner on day one, breakfast, lunch, & dinner on day two, & breakfast on day three
• Conference giveaways, including a conference t-shirt
• Offsite event
• Workshops
• Keynote Speakers

Please take a moment to review all the CASL Conference Policies for important information about the CASL Conference.

Check Payment Deadlines: All check payments must be mailed no later than March 27, 2027, to ensure payment is received before the event. 

Payment Types: We accept payment in the form of a check (made payable to CADA) or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express). We DO NOT accept Purchase Orders.

Cancellations: Refunds may be given no later than March 16, 2027. There are no refunds for anyone who registered at the early rate. There will be a $50 administrative fee per person deducted from your refund. To cancel your registration, complete the cancellation request form.  

If you need to cancel individual delegates, please email info@cada1.org with the details of whom to cancel. 

All attendees must cancel their registration regardless of whether payment has been submitted OR NOT – if you fail to cancel your registration, you will be required to pay for your conference registration.

Substitutions: All substitutions must be received by March 31, 2027. Please have the new attendee complete the Medical Release/Registration form and then email info@cada1.org with the details of whom to cancel. 

Payment Policy: All funds must be received before the event start date. POs are not accepted. Please note credit card transactions will show up as CADA or California Association of Directors of Activities – not CASL.

Check Payment Deadlines: All check payments must be mailed no later than March 27, 2027, to ensure payment is received before the event. 

The 2027 CASL Conference will be held at the Santa Clara Hyatt and Convention Center. Lodging will be held at the Santa Clara Hyatt, and should an additional hotel be needed, we will add it at a later date. All registrants will be notified before the event of their lodging location. Registration price includes a hotel room for two nights.

Early Arrival: If your school plans to arrive a day early for the CASL Conference, please note that there will be an additional cost for the extra night’s stay. The price for the hotel room is $350 per night, per room. This rate is specifically negotiated for conference attendees and is subject to availability. Space is limited.

Transportation:

The closest airport is the San Jose Airport, which is a 15-20 minute drive from the hotel/convention center. There will be shuttles running from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on arrival and departure days for an additional $10/attendee. (This does not include early arrivals.)

Parking:
Self-Parking is $40 a night at the Hyatt.

How is rooming arranged? Specifically, will my STUDENTS’ ROOMS be close to mine in the hotel?

We work closely with the hotel to request that your students’ rooms be adjacent to yours; however, we cannot guarantee it. Since you hold the primary responsibility for your students’ safety and conference behavior, it makes sense to have their rooms as close to yours as they can be. We will also provide (optional) signs for you to place on your conference attendees’ doors (listing your name and, if you choose, phone number) so you can be reached quickly in the event of a concern.

We plan to arrive early. Will we be able to store our luggage prior to the conference?

Yes! We appreciate the fact that many of you will travel a great distance to come to our amazing conference! You will be able to store your luggage in either your vehicle (if you drive) or in one of our pre-conference storage rooms until sleeping rooms become available. Our luggage storage rooms will open at approximately 10:00 A.M., giving you time to get some lunch in a nearby restaurant before the conference begins. (We will also have a storage option for luggage on the last day until the conference ends. More detailed information about this will be provided for you at the conference.)

I’ve never attended the CASL Conference before … how will I know where to go/what to do?

Every year new schools join the CASL Family by attending the conference, and we try to make the conference as user-friendly as possible. Upon check-in, you will receive a detailed program that outlines the times, place, and purpose of the conference events. In addition, we will have daily advisor meetings to answer questions and provide you with more detailed information. Our friendly CASL State Board is also always willing to help answer your questions and provide you with assistance throughout the conference.

We live nearby – do we have to stay at the hotel?

This is a residence program only. All participants are required to stay in the conference hotel with the rest of the delegates. No Exceptions.

What if my student takes medications?

It is up to the advisor, parent, and/or school district policies to decide how each delegate administers their medications.

Is there a nurse on staff?

There is not a nurse on staff; we do have an office with minimal first aid.

We don’t have a candidate running for office at the conference. Is it really important that we attend the elections meetings?

Yes! Your CASL State Board addresses your students’ interests throughout the year. It is important that your students get to know the candidates and use their voices to select the board that will represent them in the year ahead. In addition, it may encourage your students to take the next step in their leadership training by running for office in the future.

Is there an off-site event?

This year, our Night Two event will take place at Great America, which is within walking distance of the Santa Clara Hyatt and Convention Center. Students will enjoy an evening packed with music, rides, interactive activities, and dinner, creating the perfect space to relax, connect, and celebrate with fellow student leaders from across California.

Will there be additional costs involved once we get to the conference?

Actually, almost everything is included in your conference registration fees. Beginning with dinner on the first night, through breakfast on the last day of the conference, all meals are provided.  Room reservation costs are also included in your registration. Additionally, every conference attendee will be provided with a conference t-shirt and will participate in an all-expenses (except for souvenirs and additional treats) paid trip to an offsite event. Students might have the opportunity to purchase novelties at the offsite event, extra CASL sweatshirts/t-shirts, and snacks in the hotel gift shop if they choose to.

I hear that the CASL Conference is an outstanding experience for students, but will there be an opportunity for me to network with other advisors for advice/ideas/information?

You bet! We will provide a number of advisor networking opportunities throughout the conference. It will be a great place/time for you to exchange ideas, meet other advisors, and get rejuvenated for the rest of the school year! The exact times and places for these opportunities will be outlined in your conference program.

What should we bring? – Below is a suggested packing list to share.

• Clothing:

  • Day 1: School Shirt

  • Day 2: CASL Studio Shirt

  • Day 3: School Shirt

  • Sweater/Jacket

  • Shorts/Pants

  • Pajamas

  • Socks + Shoes (comfortable for walking)

  • Any school spirit items

• Personal Toiletries:

  • Shower Products (shampoo/soap/body wash/etc.)

  • Toothbrush + Toothpaste

  • Hair Products (brush/hair ties/gel/etc.)

  • Face Wash

  • Glasses/Contacts/Contact Case/Contact Solution

  • Deodorant

  • Lotion

• Additional Items

  • ID Card

  • Reusable Water Bottle

  • Cash/Credit Card/Apply Pay for the CASL Store & Off-Site Activity (Dinner will be provided)

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Laptop/Tablet/Phone

  • Device Chargers (laptop/tablet/phone)

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