Media Inquiries
Your Go-to Source for Camp Stories
The American Camp Association, NY and NJ is the go-to source for journalists looking to do a summer camp story. We have been featured in both regional and national media including: The Today Show, Good Morning America, WNBC, WABC, WCBS, WNYW, News 12, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsday, New York , New Jersey Family and more.
Whether you are looking to speak with a spokesperson from the American Camp Association or be connected with a camp director, we can assist you.
For All Media Requests, please contact:
Alicia Skovera
Executive Director
American Camp Association, NY & NJ
212.391.5208 x1014
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- Media Inquiries
- State Legislation
- Summer Camp Best Practices
- Hiking & My Daughter
Alicia Skovera
Prior to joining the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, Alicia was with The Fresh Air Fund for14 years, serving as director of camping and year-round programs for 10 years. In this role, she oversaw six camp programs serving over 3,500 children annually and all year-round student/camper engagement programs. Alicia was involved with ACA, NY and NJ for many years before joining as Executive Director. She has served on the ACA, NY & NJ Board of Directors as a member and treasurer for nine years and volunteered as a standards visitor for 14 years. Alicia also served as an officer and president of the New York State Camp Directors Association, tirelessly advocating for issues that affected New York camps. Over the years, Alicia has been recognized by our organization as a leader and advocate in camping with the Thelma Hurwitz Leadership Award and the Tri-State CAMP Conference Award.
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ACA Spokespeople
- Talk to me about
- Media Inquiries
- State Legislation
- Summer Camp Best Practices
- Hiking & My Daughter
Alicia Skovera
Prior to joining the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, Alicia was with The Fresh Air Fund for14 years, serving as director of camping and year-round programs for 10 years. In this role, she oversaw six camp programs serving over 3,500 children annually and all year-round student/camper engagement programs. Alicia was involved with ACA, NY and NJ for many years before joining as Executive Director. She has served on the ACA, NY & NJ Board of Directors as a member and treasurer for nine years and volunteered as a standards visitor for 14 years. Alicia also served as an officer and president of the New York State Camp Directors Association, tirelessly advocating for issues that affected New York camps. Over the years, Alicia has been recognized by our organization as a leader and advocate in camping with the Thelma Hurwitz Leadership Award and the Tri-State CAMP Conference Award.
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- Becoming a Member
- Achieving Accreditation
- Volunteering for ACA
- Gymnastics
Deirdre Riggsbee
Deirdre Riggsbee is the Membership and Accreditation Coordinator at the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey. In this role, she supports camp professionals across the region through membership services, accreditation logistics, and visitor engagement.
Deirdre brings hands-on experience from five summers at Camp Weequahic in Pennsylvania, where she served as a Division Head and Gymnastics Specialist. A proud alumna of Manhattan College, she credits her early years as a camper at International Gymnastics Camp with sparking her passion for youth development and the camp industry.
Originally from Englewood, New Jersey, Deirdre enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying connected to the camp community year-round.
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- Onsite Training
- EPIC
- Getting Involved
- CrossFit
Jenna Dunlay
Jenna is thrilled to be a part of the American Camp Association team! After spending 11 summers as a day camper, Jenna dedicated her next 11 summers to working at camp in a multitude of capacities including counselor and head counselor, theater director and choreographer, Swim Director, and Aquatics Director. Branching out into the full-time world of camps after spending time traveling is a dream come true! In August 1995, at the completion of Jenna’s first summer at camp she received the “Most Spirited Camper Award”- the rest is history.
