Alliance for Camp Health

What Alliance for Camp Health does

Alliance for Camp Health is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Fisherville, Kentucky, founded in 1994 as the Association of Camp Nursing and rebranded to its current name in 2024 to reflect a broader camp-health mandate. It serves summer camps across the United States, with stated reach across more than 20,000 camps and 26 million youth annually, delivered by a team of approximately 10 staff. Its core offerings comprise the SHAPE framework, the MESH(+) framework, CampWell training, the OriginCare digital health platform, the My View Digital Empathy Tool, the CompassPoint publication, the Fight the Bite Initiative, and the MESH(+) Seal certification. Leadership is anchored by CEO Tracey Gaslin (PhD, dual-certified nurse practitioner), with Kelley Freridge as Chief Medical Officer and John Hamilton as Chief Strategy Officer.

The organization's business model is non-profit and membership-based: revenue is generated through individual and organizational memberships, publications and online courses, a job board, donations, and program-specific grants. It has cultivated a diverse partner set spanning corporate funders (SC Johnson, Atmos Energy, H.E. Butt Foundation), a research partner (Clemson University), and health-tech integrations (CampDoc for electronic health records; Tickit Health for digital screening), together with association-level relationships such as the American Camp Association. The most material recent corporate commitment is a $153,000 SC Johnson grant underwriting Fight the Bite, which operated in 66 camps across 10 states in its first year and is slated for national expansion in 2026. A refreshed 8-member Board of Directors was seated for the 2025-2027 term in support of the broadened mission.

From a capabilities standpoint, the organization is primarily a standards, training, and program-delivery body rather than a technology vendor; its digital tools (OriginCare, My View) and vendor integrations sit alongside rather than replace its advisory core. The business is positioned as the de facto camp-health authority for a fragmented downstream market, monetizing through recurring relationships (memberships, certifications, training) and episodic corporate grants.

Name

Alliance for Camp Health

Legal name

Alliance for Camp Health

Website

https://allianceforcamphealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alliance for Camp Health is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (founded 1994, rebranded 2024) that delivers training, standards, and digital health tools to U.S. summer camps, serving 20,000+ camps and 26 million youth through frameworks like MESH(+) and SHAPE, funded by memberships, certifications, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Camp Healthcare Professional Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Camp nursing services
• Camp healthcare education
• Youth wellness programs
• Summer camp training
• Camp health resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Fisherville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Individual Memberships: Individual memberships for nurses, healthcare staff, directors, and anyone interested in camp healthcare. Digital CompassPoint subscription at $75/year or $140 for 2 years; Print version at $100/year or $180 for 2 years. Student memberships at $45 for one year.
2. Organizational Memberships: Tiered organizational memberships offering multiple staff seats at discounted rates. Baby Bear ($185): 3 memberships; Mama Bear ($375): 6 memberships; Papa Bear ($595): 11 memberships.
3. Publications and Products Store: Sale of educational materials including MESH Resource Guide ($60), MESH Pocket Guide ($10), Camp Nursing: The Basics and Beyond ($60), Scope and Standards of Camp Nursing Practice ($20), Point of Care Guide ($20-$30), and other clinical resources.
4. Online Courses: Fee-based online courses providing nursing contact hours. Courses include Introduction to Camp Nursing (Parts 1 & 2), Dermatology at Camp ($180), Diabetes Management at Camp, Medication Management Training ($20), and other specialized training.
5. Job Board Services: Fee-based job posting service connecting camps with healthcare providers. $100 for members, $195 for non-members.
6. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting camp health education and resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alliance for Camp Health is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-driven organization that provides camp nursing and camp health services, including two proprietary frameworks (SHAPE for clinical support and MESH+ for mental, emotional, and social health), evidence-based publications, online and in-person training courses, certification programs, and a job board that connects camps with healthcare providers.

Product overview

Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) operates as a professional organization offering an integrated suite of educational frameworks, publications, training programs, and digital tools for camp healthcare. The core offerings center on two main frameworks: SHAPE (Safety, Health, and Prevention Education) for clinical care support, and MESH(+) (Mental, Emotional, Social Health) for youth well-being. These frameworks are supported by specialized programs including CampWell (well-being training), OriginCare (online modules), and the My View Digital Empathy Tool (in partnership with Tickit Health). ACH also provides a comprehensive portfolio of publications including the CompassPoint bi-annual journal, the MESH Resource Guide, MESH Pocket Guide, MESH Protocols and Guidelines, Camp Nursing Point of Care Guide, Camp Nursing: The Basics and Beyond textbook, Scope and Standards of Camp Nursing Practice, Health Services Manual, and Writing Camp Health Policies. Additional offerings include online courses through the Online Education Center, the Fight the Bite tick prevention initiative, the Elevating Care Weekly newsletter/podcast, and the MESH(+) Seal certification program. The organization also offers membership services with various tiers for individuals and organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SHAPE Framework
• MESH(+) Framework
• CampWell Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 66 camps in 10 states with Fight the Bite tick prevention education in first year, expanding nationally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Clemson UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration under Dr. Barry Garst, Professor in Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. Joint research on camp health including Fight the Bite initiative, MESH Survey, and scoping reviews on camp health services.
• CampDoccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch affiliate partner providing electronic health record platforms for camps. Collaboration on COVID-19 research and health data management studies.
• Tickit HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Digital Empathy and My View MESH(+) Screening Project. Tickit Health provides evidence-based, trauma-informed screening tools for capturing youth voice in camp settings.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of CampWell training program. Collaboration on MESH resources, Healthy Camp initiatives, and research dissemination through ACA Research Forum.
• National Summer Learning AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on research dissemination and conference presentations regarding youth development and camp health.
• Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on concussion management in camp settings. Survey study evaluating practices of camp providers in managing concussions.
• Nationwide Children's Hospital and Ohio State UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Anaphylaxis study initiated in 2016 to understand implications of anaphylaxis care in camp settings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Large national youth-serving organization that operates camps and after-school programs — overlapping heavily with ACH's customer base and an organizational member through several regional YMCAs (Northern Utah, San Diego).
• American Academy of Pediatrics: Broad pediatric clinical authority producing practice guidelines, continuing education, and policy guidance. Relevant as the upstream authority whose standards inform camp nursing practice and whose members overlap with ACH's clinician audience.
• Boy Scouts of America: Large national youth organization running thousands of camps and outdoor programs that require structured health services — a major latent customer base for ACH's clinical and emergency preparedness resources.
• Camp Fire National Headquarters: National youth-development nonprofit operating camps and out-of-school programs (Camp Fire Columbia and Camp Fire Inland Northwest are ACH customers and My View pilot sites). Comparable as a national camp operator relying on ACH's health resources.
• National Association of School Nurses: Larger specialty nursing membership organization with similar subscription, publication, and continuing-education monetization. Comparable in operating model (membership tiers, journals, courses, advocacy) for nurses serving youth populations.

Direct peers

• CampDoc: Electronic health record and camp health management platform used by camps for medication administration, health forms, and screenings. It is an ACH research affiliate but also a direct adjacent product, competing for camp-health software and workflow budget.
• American Camp Association: National membership-based association that sets standards, accredits camps, and provides professional development — the closest organizational peer to ACH and a core co-development partner on CampWell training. Both organizations monetize camp professionals via tiered memberships and educational content.
• National Summer Learning Association: National membership organization supporting summer and out-of-school-time programs — overlapping with ACH's customer base of camp operators and youth programs. The two organizations collaborate on research dissemination and conferences.

Emerging players

• Tickit Health: Developer of digital, evidence-based screening tools including the My View tool co-developed with ACH for trauma-informed youth screening. Comparable in providing technology-enabled health assessment for youth-serving organizations.
• Wilderness Medical Society: Professional society providing clinical education and certification for wilderness and remote medicine — directly relevant to camp nursing practice in outdoor and backcountry settings where ACH operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AssociationOfCampNursing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-camp-nurses
• Instagraminstagram.com/allianceforcamphealth
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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