Mission Statement
Elevating Care for Healthier Communities
The Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) is the leading authority on health and well-being in camps and out-of-school time programs. We prepare youth development leaders, healthcare providers, and behavioral health specialists to address youth well-being through expert-led education, resources, evidence-based practices, and partnerships. Together, we are elevating care for healthier communities and building a stronger future for youth-serving programs.
As the landscape of camp health continues to evolve our purpose remains the same. We are focused on care. Our Care Team strives to create healthier camp communities by creating leaders, collaborating with partners, generating evidence, innovating programs, and improving human capital one #CareTeam at a time.
Ends Statements
Ends Statements (listed in no particular order)
- Every camp will have an appropriate healthcare provider
- A robust body of knowledge directs camp health services
- The camp experience is intentionally designed to promote wellbeing
Nurses and Healthcare Providers
Standards of Practice and tools for camp nurses and healthcare providers
Directors and Administrators
The framework and management of Camp Health Services
Behavioral Health Specialists
Supporting mental, social and emotional health (MESH)
ACH conferences, educational events and webinars focus on elevating care for healthier communities.
All of the ACH work is evidence based, led by Dr. Barry Garst and our research team. Partnering with Clemson University and CampDoc the research supports our initiatives.
ACH partners with organizations and other communities invested creating healthy camp communities, providing a movement of care.
Education | Connection | Movement of Care
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
Research drives the work of ACH resulting in evidence based practice and resources
Learn more about joining ACH as a Healthy Camp Partner