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title: "Check Up EP 1 - The State of Camp Health: Summer 2026 in Review"
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The Check Up by CampDoc: Episode 1

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# The State of Camp Health: Summer 2026 in Review

 

As every camp leader knows, just because summer camp is over doesn’t mean your work is done. The lull in between seasons is a crucial time for reflecting on the past and strategizing for the future — but you don’t have to do it alone. 

Watch this on-demand webinar retrospective on the most recent camp season. Youth health experts Dr. Michael Ambrose (CampDoc) and Dr. Tracey Gaslin (Alliance for Camp Health) discuss industry-wide trends from summer 2026 and key considerations for 2027 across youth health, demographics, and the regulatory landscape. 

 

What you'll learn:

Key observations and health data patterns from summer 2026   
Youth health trends to plan around for next season   
Questions to ask and steps you can take today

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## **Featured Speakers**

 

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### Dr. Michael Ambrose, MD

Founder and CEO, CampDoc

 Pediatrician

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### Dr. Tracey Gaslin, PhD, CPNP, FNP-BC, CRNI, RN-BC

CEO, Alliance for Camp Health

 Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Michael Ambrose earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School and is a board-certified pediatrician. He has been involved in camp and youth organizations health and wellness for over 15 years, and remains devoted to continual improvement of health and safety by creating innovative solutions for nurses, athletic trainers and youth program staff.

Dr. Tracey Gaslin completed her PhD in Educational and Organizational Leadership and taught for 10 years specializing in pediatric development, service leadership, and research on gratitude. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Alliance for Camp Health where she travels and trains individuals regarding health services and well-being of youth and young adults. 

## The 2027 season starts with what you learned in 2026

 

[Watch On-Demand Webinar](https://go.docnetwork.org/check-up-episode-1#register)