Health and Safety
Medications
All medications must be given to the health officer upon arrival at camp. The health officer will be responsible for properly administering the medicine on a daily basis, as directed by a physician or parent. All medications are kept under lock and key. (Exceptions may be made for inhalers or Epi-pens.) Pack all medicine in a Ziplock bag with the camper's name on the bag. Please include in the bag all medication, and a notecard. On the notecard please have campers name, medicine name, dosage, time of day that medicine is given, and any special instructions.
Allergies
If your child has allergies, please indicate them on the Camp Health Form and let the counselor know. We regularly accommodate children with food and other allergies.
Illness
All campers are screened upon arrival at camp for good health prior to admission. We ask that no camper come to camp ill or with any contagious condition. We reserve the right to send your camper home if they become ill, develop any contagious condition (such as pink eye or head lice) or if they are unable to participate in the major activities of camp. If your camper cannot remain at camp due to health reasons, you will not receive a refund of camp fees.
If a camper suffers an injury or illness that requires a trip to the hospital, the parent or guardian will be notified as quickly as possible.
Homesickness
Parents can help their child adjust to camp by letting them know that they expect them to have fun at camp. They can also encourage them to meet new friends and learn new things. It is best not to promise a camper that they can come home if they do not like camp. We also discourage campers from making or receiving calls from home, especially if homesick. We have found that calls from home make the adjustment to camp more difficult. Our staff works hard to help campers adjust to camp by making sure they are involved in team building and fun activities. If an emergency situation arises at home, we ask that you contact the camp director. No camper cell phones are allowed at camp.
General Safety Precautions
First-Aid and CPR certified staff are present at camp 24 hours per day.
We arranged with local EMS to provide care and transportation when needed.
Professional medical care is available within 15 minutes of the camp facility.
Staff
Campers receive a high amount of small group interaction and personal attention from camp staff and instructors. The counselors have been chosen for their dedication and their ability to work with young people.
- The ratio of campers to staff is no more than 8:1.
- Staff undergoes pre-camp training.
- Counselors supervise campers 24 hours per day.
- Staff are assigned activity groups during the day and dorm groups during the evening and nighttime.
- Nighttime dorm groups may consist of up to two rooms per counselor.
Water Safety
American Camping Association standards for certified lifeguards are met during all swim times.
Life jackets are required for those in a canoe, kayak, boat or tube. Life jackets are provided.
Insurance
Each camp has limited medical insurance on every camper for accidents and illnesses that occur during camp. Pre-existing illness and eyeglass/contact replacement are not covered. Camp is not responsible for eyeglasses or contacts that are lost or broken at camp.
