Safety & Health
Staff Safety Qualifications
The health and safety of each camper is the primary concern
of each staff member at Roughing It. Supervision of the campers by staff is
ALWAYS constant. All staff members receive extensive safety and health training
during staff training each year. All staff members possess both American Red
Cross First Aid and CPR certifications. All swim and waterfront staff
possess a current Lifeguard certificate and senior instructors possess American
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certifications. Senior horseback riding
instructors are currently certified instructors with the Camp Horsemanship
Association. Roughing It provide the very best possible training and
certifications to its staff.
Staff Training
All staff
participate in an intensive six day staff training with workshops on counseling,
safety, teaching and program planning. Group counselors receive an additional
two day staff orientation during their first year and all camp administrative
staff participate in eleven days of pre camp staff training.
Emergency Services
Roughing It has
two medical doctors on call to provide consultation and medical services to our
campers. We also make annual arrangements with local paramedics and emergency
services to provide support to our staff.
We are Partners with Parents
We encourage and promote communication with parents. Our
staff will contact all parents during their child's camp session both by phone and
written end-of–the session reports. During camp parents are encouraged to call with
any questions or concerns or to speak with any of their child's counselors. Ann and Hobie are always available to talk with
parents or campers. There are also several times when camper families are invited to camp.
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