2026 Annual
Training Conference

WCA hosts an annual statewide conference bringing together correctional professionals, students, and leaders across the criminal justice system.

September 20–22, 2026
Wilderness Resort | Wisconsin Dells

Registration Opening Soon
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Registration
& Rates

We are continuing with online conference registration. Attendee information will be collected electronically, and payment instructions will be provided during registration.

Full Conference (2-Day)

  • $160 — ACA/WCA Members

  • $195 — Non-Members

  • $135 — Students

Single-Day Rates

  • $100 — ACA/WCA Members

  • $135— Non-Members

  • $75 — Students

Registration Opening Soon
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Where it’s happening

Glacier Canyon Lodge - Wilderness Resort
45 Hillman Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Room Block Information
A room block has been reserved for conference attendees. Be sure to book early, as rooms are limited and may sell out.

Group Name: Wisconsin Correctional Association
Booking Deadline: Wednesday, August 19 or until the block is full

Room Rates

  • Single: $101 + tax

  • Double, Triple & Quad: $129 + tax

Book By Phone
Call (800) 867-9453 and reference Leader #A56866

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Exhibitors & Sponsors

Connect with correctional professionals from across Wisconsin and showcase your organization at our annual conference. Engage directly with attendees and expand your reach.

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Awards

Celebrating excellence and honoring achievements through the WCA awards.

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Agenda &
Sessions

Explore the conference schedule, breakout sessions, and featured speakers. Plan your experience and make the most of your time at the conference.

Coming soon!
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2026 Community Service Project

The 2026 Community Service Project is with the Hope House of South Central Wisconsin. Their mission is to prevent abuse and provide support to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Their service areas include: Sauk, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, and Adams counties.

Current most needed items (must be new and not travel size):

  • Toiletry caddies

  • Dish soap

  • Garbage bags (13 gallon)

  • Recycle bags (clear 13 gallon)

  • Lysol laundry sanitizer

  • New women’s underwear (sizes small, medium & large)

  • Individually wrapped snacks

  • Non-expired food items

  • Hair brushes & combs

  • Hair ties

  • Chapstick

  • Body lotion

  • Laundry soap

  • Bottled water

  • Gas cards (Kwik Trip preferred)

  • Fidget items

Or order from their Amazon wish list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VWPVQY17OTIH/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

You can also donate online at:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UA3HPD5LS2M9W

WCA is also raising funds for larger items for their facility. Checks can be made out to Hope House and brought to the conference.

You do not need to attend the conference to donate! Those not attending, please give your check/item(s) to your WCA area liaison.

Questions? Contact Brandon Bantleon. Prize drawing will be done for those that donate while attending the conference. Please drop off items at designated tables.

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