Description

An add-on session to the 2026 CARVC Conference. 
Don’t Miss Out! Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate regulatory challenges with ease! 

Saturday, January 31, 2026:

• 8:30 AM  Registration at Myrtle Beach Travel Park
• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  Training Session/Lunch/Tour Myrtle Beach Travel Park
• 5:00 PM  Return to Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation (host hotel) to enjoy the evening reception featuring appetizers & 2 FREE drink ticket coupons
• 7:00 PM  Dinner (Dutch Treat) at Black Drum Brewery (Embassy Suites)

Why Attend? This session is a MUST for: 

• Current campground owners and managers. 
• New park owners and developers. 

What You’ll Gain: 

• Feel the assurance of industry experts having your back when dealing with regulators that don’t know anything about the industry! 
• Knowledge is power! Gain the knowledge of best practices and the necessary resources to work with regulatory agencies when designing or modifying existing facilities. 
• Sleep better at night and get projects approved with fewer frustrating, meaningless regulations. 

Topics Covered: 

• What NFPA 1194 is and how it continually develops. 
• What NFPA 1194 is NOT (not a law, code, or requirement). 
• Using the Standard to your advantage in the regulatory environment. 
• Problem- solving with regulators using the Standard. 
• Detailed review of the code and ideas for improvement. 
• Strategies with AJHs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction). 

Cost: $75.00 per person, and includes: Lunch, snacks and all-day session. Myrtle Beach Travel Park tour. this fee is separate from the CARVC Conference registration. Conference registration is not required to attend the training session. 

Register online or download and mail the registration form
PLEASE: include your website address in your registration form, as well as email and phone numbers for each individual attending this session. 

About the Instructor: Al Johnson

Al Johnson is a renowned campground industry expert and recipient of the OHI Pioneer and Stan Martin awards. He is a member of the NFPA 1194 Technical Committee. His complete bio, including his many credentials, is in the speakers section of the conference website.

Download the CARVC Mobile App! Use the QR code or go to your app store and look for "Camping Carolinas." Conference and training session updates, agenda, and more will be accessible through this app. This will be an important on-site tool!