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Eleanor P. Eells was a leader
and inspiration within the field of camp
throughout her life. She was an active participant
in the Settlement House and Social Service
Agency camp movements and a pioneer in therapeutic
camping. She was one of the founders of
the Fund for Advancement of Camping and
served as its director through FAC's formative
years.
Eleanor Eells had an equally
important influence on the American Camping
Association. She worked with FAC to support
programs such as ACA's 1970s standards research
and rewrite; the pilot Camp Director Certification
Institute; the Camping Unlimited/Intergrouping
Project; ACA's last reorganization; and
securing government funding for campership
use. Her greatest contribution was helping
individuals and camps start new programs.
When these programs were operating, she
shared results with countless others.
Eleanor Eells' life was an
example for the camp professional. The first
recipient of ACA's highest honor, the Distinguished
Service Award, Eleanor Eells passed away
in her 94th year in Calgary, Alberta.
The Awards for Program Excellence:
| Motivate staff to
develop effective, creative responses
to the needs of people through camp. |
| Encourage the development
of creative responses to societal problems
through camp. |
| Stimulate the exchange
of creative ideas with others. |
| Promote, in and out
of camping, the positive contribution
camp makes to the well-being of individuals
and society. |
| Give recognition
and honor to those whose programs exemplify
these objectives. |
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For more information, please contact
Mary Ennis at 765-342-8456 ext. 313
or mennis@ACAcamps.org. |
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| Past
Recipients |
| Nomination
Form (pdf)
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