Camp Nursing Resources

association of camp nurses
developed the standards & scope of camp nursing practice
approved by acn membership in 2005, copies of this guide for nursing practice in the camp setting is a "must have" for all camp nurses

website lists reference info, workshops and conferences, books, job openings and quarterly newsletter: compasspoint
"the publication features articles related to camp nursing and camp health along with acn member information"


aca:american camping association, inc.
from accreditation, how to run a successful camp to educational resources and job postings, site has tons info.

staff training tool sheets
camp hot topics
health care staff resources

from camping magazine:

• rethinking the health center 3/01
• essentials of homesickness prevention 5/06
• privacy and health information: new regs, who "needs to know" at camp? 10/01
• risk analysis and evaluation 7/00
• camp safety basics 5/00

the food allergy & anaphylaxis network
source of epipen® trainers, recipes for special diets, answers to frequently asked questions, information about anaphylaxis etc.