Advancing Lyme Disease Education, Awareness, and Prevention for Summer Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOUISVILLE, KY — [March 7, 2025] — Ticks don’t stop where the trail ends, and neither should our efforts to protect kids. With Lyme disease cases increasing across most of the US, according to the CDC, and nearly half a million cases being treated and newly diagnosed each year , the need for education, prevention, and action has never been greater. That’s why the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) and SC Johnson are doubling down on their commitment to keeping kids safe outdoors with an expanded Fight the Bite initiative.
After a successful first year, SC Johnson is expanding its support for ACH’s Fight the Bite program with a $282,500 investment—accelerating momentum and increasing impact. This support will bring essential tick-borne disease prevention resources to more camps, staff, youth-serving programs, and families, creating safer summers and healthier communities.
What’s Ahead in Year Two?
- More Camps, More Impact – Expanding to 50 camps, training 3,500 summer staff, and protecting 25,000 children from tick exposure.
- New Tools for Families & Staff – Introducing a Caregiver Education Tool and a Transition of Care Kit to make tick prevention and early detection easier.
- Medical Training & Validation – Partnering with 40-60 pediatric healthcare providers to strengthen early diagnosis and treatment pathways.
- Expanded Midwest Activation – Bringing Fight the Bite to camps across Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Missouri—expanding from its Wisconsin pilot.
A Call to Action for Camps & Caregivers
“Lyme disease is stealthy—it’s easy to miss a tick bite, and even easier to underestimate the risk,” said Tracey Gaslin, CEO of ACH. “But the good news is, prevention works. With SC Johnson’s support, we’re taking Fight the Bite even further, making sure camps, healthcare providers, and families have the tools they need to keep kids safe.”
Camps, youth serving programs, caregivers, and healthcare professionals looking to join the movement can sign up for updates and FREE resources at Fight the Bite.
About the Alliance for Camp Health
The Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) is the leading authority on health and well-being in camps and out-of-school time (OST) youth programming. A nationally recognized thought leader, ACH advances the field through research, expert-led education, and collaborative community-building. We believe a safe, healthy camp experience is intentionally designed to promote well-being—where young people thrive through connection, growth, and experiential learning.
ACH equips camp leaders, healthcare professionals, behavioral health specialists, and youth development experts with evidence-based resources, training, and advocacy focused on elevating the quality and safety of the summer ecosystem. Our membership brings together nurses, camp directors, out-of-school time leaders, physicians, mental health professionals, researchers, and educators—all united in their commitment to elevating care for healthier communities. Through innovative programming, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to elevating care, ACH is shaping the future of camp health.
For more information, visit https://allianceforcamphealth.org/.
About SC Johnson
Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin USA, SC Johnson believes that a more sustainable, healthier and transparent world that inspires people and creates opportunities isn’t just possible – it’s our responsibility.
A heritage of innovation and bold, transparent decisions is why our high-quality products and iconic brands – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more – are in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide.
As a global, purpose-led company, we are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations. That means relentlessly bringing our expertise in science, innovation and partnerships to bear on some of the world’s most pressing environmental and health issues like reducing plastic waste and eradicating malaria. Around the world, we use our resources to unlock greater economic and educational opportunities for people and communities where access may be limited, but curiosity and potential are limitless.
