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MESH (+) Seal Launch

“The MESH (+) Seal is recognition that a program is elevating their provision of care, upholding ACH’s pillars and values, to provide a holistic mental, emotional and social well-being for the individuals and the greater community”MESH (+) is a conceptual theory...

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Annual Report

Annual Report

The Alliance for Camp Health has had a robust year, moving several initiaves from being the pilot year to full projects. The Annual ACH Member meeting provided a recap of the year, highlighting all that was accomplished. For those who were unable to attend you may...

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Movement of Care

Movement of Care

February 17-18, 2025 Dallas, Texas We must lean in with each other in order to discover healing. During this event we will explore the ways in which our stories from summer mix with scientific knowledge, relevant data, and lessons learned. We will spend time braiding...

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MESH (+) Seal Initiative

MESH (+) Seal Initiative

MESH (+) is a conceptual theory building upon the mental, emotional, social health framework, with practical implications for creating a safe environment for individuals and communities. It offers a palette of care to integrate the mind, nature, and spirituality with...

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Bereavement Camp Standards of Practice

Bereavement Camp Standards of Practice

Collaborative work by @ExperienceCamps, @Eluna @CampErin and the @NYLifeFoundation @AllianceforCampHealthLive Interactive Webinar with panel discussion where professionals from the bereavement and camp fields come together to highlight important themes and standards...

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Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Fight the Bite Creating TickWise Spaces at camp! SC Johnson x ACH have teamed up to create TickWise Spaces with the goal of preventing Lyme Disease and other Tickborne illnesses. Listen below to Episode One of the TickWise Podcast: Creating TickWise Spaces: Dr. Tracey...

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GOES Health + Camp Collaboration

GOES Health + Camp Collaboration

Hey Camp Healthcare Providers!  Summer is around the corner and the ACH CareTeam celebrates the work you are doing to prepare for a healthy summer camp season. Like a crackling campfire, we’ve been cooking something up – something to help ease the challenges of staff...

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Connection + Collaboration = Care

Connection + Collaboration = Care

 What does creating an experience of collective effervescence, a sociological concept coined by Émile Durkheim in 1912, look like for us as we prepare for the summer of 2024? How do we capture this unique moment of collaborating with youth to create experiences for...

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ACH Book Club

ACH Book Club

The ACH CareTeam reads! Books broaden our horizons, introduce us to new ideas and are significant in keeping our work relevant. Join us for the ACH Book Club! Our plan is to start our book club meeting on March 18th (Monday evening) at 7pm ET and we will meet every...

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Healthy People 2030 Champion

Healthy People 2030 Champion

The Alliance for Camp Health is proud to be recognized by @HHSHealthGov as a Healthy People 2030 Champion! Vision: A society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan. Mission: To promote, strengthen, and...

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On the Road: ACH CareTeam

On the Road: ACH CareTeam

Meaningful work being accomplished, as ACH CareTeam members collaborate with ACH members and ACH Partners. CareTeam members spent time in Maine with leaderstaff staff from Camp Susan Curtis as we prepare for CampWell training at ACA New England. Recent and upcoming...

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The #CareTeam is Growing!

The #CareTeam is Growing!

Hello ACH Friends and Fellow Camp Care Providers: I am honored to introduce two new members of the ACH Care Team. As ACH continues to extend its reach and support for camp health leaders and professionals, we are thrilled to have two new individuals who bring energy...

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CampWell Rocky Mountain

CampWell Rocky Mountain

The Alliance for Camp Health in partnership with the American Camp Association and the H.E. Butt Foundation had a solid launch to the first CampWell training completed at an ACA Sectional conference. The Rocky Mountain ACA conference was an ideal spot for the...

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We See You – Summer 2023

We See You – Summer 2023

Powerful things happen when you give space and time to care for your counselors before you ask them to care for your campers. We continue to encourage you to make this a priority for your staff and for you.The crickets were chirping and the stars in the sky were...

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ACH Updates

ACH Updates

As we rise in 2023, we have interacted with so many passionate, engaged camp professionals who love their work.  What an honor for us.The spring of 2023 has been a growing and encouraging time for the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) and for camps across the country.  ...

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Tickit Health | ACH Pilot Project

Tickit Health | ACH Pilot Project

I believe this collaborative project will enable campers to be seen, feel heard, and find connection today, while the result of this innovative project will reshape the future of the summer learning industry for years to come. Tickit Health ACH Pilot Project On May...

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CampWell is a six-hour skills-based, in-person, multi-tiered, training course that guides participants to identify, understand, cultivate, and create a community of well-being. Created in collaboration with the American Camp Association and supported by the H.E. Butt...

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ACH Chief Strategy Officer

ACH Chief Strategy Officer

The Alliance for Camp Health Announces the addition of a Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer, John Hamilton The Alliance for Camp Health (ACH), previously Association of Camp Nursing, has grown and expanded over the past several years to proudly serve 1,000 plus...

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Giving Season

Giving Season

Meeting Camps Where They Are Nurses, behavioral health specialists, and camp leaders have been stretched to the max. And the care they provide remains essential to our collective future. Last summer more than 15 million children received care utilizing Alliance for...

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