Alliance for Camp Health

Elevate & Relate

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Elevate & Relate: The Alliance for Camp Health PodcastConversations on Clinical Care, Camp Culture, and CommunityWelcome to Elevate & Relate, the definitive podcast for healthcare professionals, behavioral health specialists, and youth development leaders working in summer camps and out-of-school time programs. Hosted by John Hamilton and Kelley Freridge from the Alliance for Camp Health, this show bridges clinical care expertise with camp culture, creating essential conversations for anyone dedicated to elevating care in youth-serving programs. Every episode brings you in-depth conversations...

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Identifying and Supporting Positive Childhood Experiences with Bob Ditter 24.06.2026 57:22

Today we unpack Identifying and Supporting Positive Childhood Experiences at Camp with Alliance for Camp Health friend and legend Bob Ditter Bob’s recent publications include: The Essential Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors And The Essential Pocket Guide for Resident Camp Counselors And Building Character at Camp You can join the Alliance for Camp Health as a member today. Sign up for our...

Providing and Prescribing: Summer FAQ's with ACH CEO Tracey Gaslin & Dr. Laura Blaisdell 19.05.2026 1:04:08

Welcome to a special edition of Elevate and Relate! As we head into the summer of 2026, camp leaders, healthcare providers, and behavioral health specialists are facing an evolving ecosystem of challenges. The questions are piling up in our inboxes: How do we handle shifting respiratory illness trends? What is the right way to approach vaccine policies? How can we make sure our medication manageme...

Camp Care, Measured with Kate Finlayson 20.01.2026 48:12

On today's show, how a Pediatric Nurse, Camp Health Leader, and ACH SHAPE task force member, brought hospital level quality thinking to the health center. We talk about the first evidence-based set of quality metrics for pediatric residential camp health services, what camp directors can do with the data, and why staff well-being belongs in the same dashboard as camper care. Joining us is Kate Fin...

Exploring Youth Voice with Maru Gonzalez 24.10.2025 49:50

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Maru Gonzalez, Associate Professor and Youth Development Specialist in NC State’s Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences. Maru’s work centers on how young people build belonging and agency through civic engagement, storytelling, and community connection. She shares insights from her work as co-director of #PassTheMicYouth , a youth-led multimedia initiative...

Fight the Bite, a Summer 2025 Reflection 11.09.2025 31:12

Welcome to the very first episode of Elevate and Relate, an Alliance for Camp Health Podcast. Today we’re going on a dive deep into tick-borne conditions and prevention while also focusing on the incredible work being done to keep our kids safe outside at camp this last summer. #FightTheBite #ElevatingCare #Lyme Join ACH: https://allianceforcamphealth.org/about-us/membership/ Free Newsletter: htt...