2026 C.H.A.M.P.S. Summer Conference

The C.H.A.M.P.S. Summer Conference provides an opportunity for C.H.A.M.P.S. Instructors to receive valuable training and allow for essential networking opportunities for instructors across the state. To maintain an effective teaching edge, C.H.A.M.P.S. instructors must be provided with knowledge on current teaching trends and other vital resources to maintain a positive image and provide young students with a secure learning environment, which fosters good public relations between the public and the Sheriff’s Office. In addition, this three day conference will meet the MOU requirements to send every instructor to a refresher course a minimum of every three years to sustain his/her instructor status in good standing.

Sea Palms Resort
515 N. Windward Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Room Rate: $209 plus 7% sales tax, 7% occupancy tax, plus $5 per room/night state fee plus daily resort fee of $35 per night, per room. To claim tax-exempt status, you must present a tax-exempt form at check-in. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. or later; check-out is 11:00 a.m.

Reservations: Make your room reservations by calling 912-638-3351 and request the group rate in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association room block. NOTICE: All individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card, advance deposit or cash deposit. Deposits are non-refundable unless individual cancellations are received 48 hours prior to arrival.

Reservations deadline to secure the special room rate is June 7, 2026. Reservations made after that date will go back to regular price rate.

You must pre-register by completing the on-line registration form. The registration deadline is July 1.

Remember: Per O.C.G.A. § 15-21-101, Drug Abuse Treatment and Education (DATE) Fund money can be used to pay for lodging.

Registration

Training and Lodging