Plan for Care of Mildly Ill or Injured Campers
All camp staff are trained in first aid and CPR. Staff will assess each mildly ill or injured camper. Parent/Guardians will be notified if symptoms or complaints warrant, or if the camper desires them to do so. The camper will be able to rejoin activities if symptoms/complaints and medical assessment allows.
Any injury to the head, face, neck, or genitals will result in an immediate call to parents as a precaution. Staff are trained in concussion signs and symptoms and will monitor campers closely.
Procedure for Emergency Care
All camp staff are trained in first aid and CPR. The closest staff member to the injured camper will ensure the child is safe and not in any immediate harm, offering basic first aid if needed, and call the Camp Director. The Director will assess the injured camper and make a plan for emergency care treatment. If needed, they will designate a staff member to call 911 immediately and the Director or the Assistant Director will notify the parent/guardian of the emergency. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached the emergency contact person(s) listed by the parent/guardian on the camper’s registration will be called in order. If the situation does not indicate an immediate 911 call, the camp director or assistant director will call the child’s parents/guardians and emergency contacts until someone can be reached or until such a time as emergency transport is deemed necessary. The director or assistant director will accompany the camper to the hospital until a parent, guardian or care taker arrives.
Safety & Emergency Drills
Our camps conduct safety and emergency drills every camp session. During the summer drills are conducted once a month. These safety drills help prepare staff and campers for the following potential emergency situations: evacuation, shelter in place, and lock-out.
Our team will post notification signs outside of camp the day before, and on the day of any drills performed on site. Please reach out to your local team for any questions or concerns about these planned procedures.