August 2, 2023

2024 Convention Highlight

Speaker Highlights

Topic: What Digital Marketing Is and How It Applies to Campgrounds

Digital Marketing & How it Works is a basic explanation of the evolution of marketing from what it used to be to what it is today. We will review the customer’s journey and how it has changed with the introduction of technology. We will discuss what rules of legacy media still hold true in digital marketing and how they apply to the culture of today’s media. We will look at what makes a credible digital marketing agency and things to look for when choosing who to do business with. We will do all of this to train towards a better understanding of the space and allow the business owners that attend to make a more informed decision on what is right for them and their business.

Speaker: Josh Richardson, Influence Digital Agency


Topic: Three Witches Put Magic lnto Your Activity Program and Teach You Some New Tricks

Learn how to create and plan an activity program that will create magical moments for your guests. This seminar will help you to plan, organize and execute new activities and events, including games, crafts and FUN.

Speakers: Deb Yeager-Rose Point Park Cabins and Camping, Judy Laporta-Little Oaks Campground & Eileen Vaughan-Mountain Vista Campground


Deb Yeager, Rose Point Park Camping & Cabins

Judy Laporta, Little Oaks Campground

Eileen Vaughan, Mountain Vista Campground

Place Your Ad In The HIGHLY Successful Pennsylvania Campground Directory! State Directory Of The Year TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

Want to reach thousands of potential customers? Advertise in the 2024 Pennsylvania Campground Directory! With over 170,000 copies printed and distributed across the country, this directory is the go-to resource for anyone planning a camping trip in Pennsylvania. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your business to an engaged audience of outdoor enthusiasts. Contact us today to learn more about our advertising options.


Reserve your space now in the 2024 Pennsylvania Campground Directory!


To view the whole media kit and place your ad now, download the media kit below!



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Register Now For The PCOA Convention & Trade Show

Are you ready to register? You should be! We can't wait to see you in our new location this year! We are looking forward to seeing you! There are numerous benefits of attending industry conventions, which include: 1. Learning: Industry conventions provide an opportunity to learn about new trends, technologies, and practices that can benefit your business. 2. Networking: Attending industry conventions allows you to meet people in your industry, make new contacts, and establish relationships with other professionals. 3. Exposure: Attending industry conventions can help you gain exposure for your business, products, and services by showing them to a broader audience. 4. Collaboration: Industry conventions provide opportunities for collaboration and partnership with other businesses and professionals. 5. Branding: Participating in industry conventions can contribute to establishing and increasing brand awareness of your business. 6. Professional Development: Industry conventions offer opportunities to develop professionally through educational seminars, workshops, and presentations. 7. Sales and Marketing: Some industry conventions provide opportunities to market and sell your products and services directly to potential customers. 8. Renewed Motivation: Attending industry conventions can leave you inspired, motivated and refreshed to implement new strategies in your business. Overall, attending industry conventions can be an excellent investment in the growth and success of your business.



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Fall Regional Meetings

Mark your calendars and be sure to RSVP to your regional directors!

We look forward to seeing you at the Regional Meetings!

Industry and State Updates

Industry Update:

  1. Property Owners Tap Into Growing Glamping Market
  2. ‘The Dyrt’ Notes Solo Camping is Increasingly Popular
  3. RVIA Releases Report on the Need For EV Chargers
  4. RVIA: June Shipments Down 46.4% Compared to ‘22
  5. Mitten Minute: Creating Better Branding, Logo Design
  6. Mitten Minute: Visiting Other Parks to Gather Ideas
  7. AAA: Like the Sizzling Temps, Gas Prices Climb Higher


PA Campgrounds:

  1. ‘Bellefonte KOA’ Offering a Wide Range of Amenities
  2. WATCH: PCOA’s Vaughan, Keystone State Updates



State Update:

  1. Discover and develop leadership talent hiding in plain sight
  2. Pa. Turnpike will increase tolls again in January. Here’s how much it will cost drivers
  3. US price and wage increases slow further in the latest signs of cooling inflation

PCOA Heads To Harrisburg This Fall

PCOA will be having a lobby day in Harrisburg this year. In the past we had partnered with PRLA, this year we are doing our own lobby day on November 14th. 8am -noon. 

We need your support to make our first lobby day a success.  

Please RSVP by October 14th to take part. Please call 610.767.5026 with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you with us in November!

Membership Excitment

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Welcome RVShare as a new Premium Associate Member of PCOA!

Peer to Peer RV Rental Marketplace

Welcome Deibler Family Adventures as a new Associate Member of PCOA!

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Is someone at your campground celebrating a milestone birthday, wedding, baby, park milestone, or something you feel is exciting to share with the membership? Email jacob@pacamping.com with the information.

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