Health & Safety

All health-related decisions at camp will be made utilizing the guidance provided by camp medical staff, the Department of Health, the CDC, and the American Camp Association.

GENERAL CAMP HEALTH & SAFETY:

  • At least one certified medical professional is on-staff each year
  • We have an athletic training room and sick bay setup at camp
  • There is an Urgent Care Clinic and small hospital within a 15 minute drive
  • We will follow guidelines and mandates from the CDC, state and Federal Government authorities
  • Sick campers will be treated by camp medical staff. Depending on severity, campers will go to the ER/physician and isolated if communicable. Parents will be contacted immediately 
  • Any campers determined to have an illness that will prevent the remainder of their weekly activities will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian as soon as possible
  • Injured campers are treated by camp medical staff/ER/physician depending on severity. Parents are contacted immediately.
  • All Campers MUST have up to date physicals upon admittance
  • All Campers MUST have parental waivers certifying camper’s good health
  • Medications must be administered by the nurse or trainer unless they have signed the RunningWorks Self-Administration of Medication Authorization/Approval form signed by a parent and their physician
  • All Campers & Parents must sign the Camper Agreement on Camp Rules & Regulations
  • All Staff are certified to be in good health upon arrival
  • Staff are background checked prior to arrival
  • Staff undergo health and safety orientation prior to camp
  • Daily Group and Cabin health checks