
S – Sun. Sunstroke is one of
the leading ailments afflicting campers, so you want to ensure that
your child is well protected against the sun's effects. Hats,
sunscreen, and protective eyewear are all important, and regular
hydration is critical. Be sure to pack a water bottle amongst your
child's provisions for the duration of the camp, and to ascertain
beforehand that clean drinking water will always be accessible. If it
is not, consider sending your child to camp with a portable water
purification system (tablets, filtered bottles, etc.) Also encourage
your child to seek shade when possible.
U - Usernames and passwords.
Even though we think of the outdoors as a place we go to escape the
noise of the electronic world children are increasingly being
expected to carry electronics with them—even if it is something as
basic as a mobile phone. You should protect your child's personal
information by ensuring that all such devices are locked with
usernames and passwords. When you set a password, you should have
some sort of algorithm or procedure for constructing them so that you
can remember them, while others would not be able to guess them.
M – Mental health.
Homesickness can be quite common in summer camp situations because
unlike day school, you don't get to go home at the end of the day.
Usually it is overcome, but in severe instances, it can stop a child
from eating or sleeping. Let your child know that if it gets to that
point, they should come home.
M – Medications. Be sure to
remember any medications that your child may need throughout the
duration of the camp. Connect with camp leaders beforehand to ensure
that these medications are kept in a safe place, and to give them a
schedule of when your child should be taking each medication.
E – Emergency procedures.
Ensure that there will always be staff present who are trained in
CPR. Also, learn of the camp's various emergency procedures well
beforehand so that you can go over them with your child until your
child knows them very well. Be sure to ask about various situations
such as fire protocols, water-related emergencies, and any others
that come to mind.
R – Rules. Obtain the camp
rules before sending your child to camp so that you can go over them
with your child, being sure to discuss why they are important. In
these rules, try to learn of areas that are out of bounds, and of
areas and activities that require specific procedures and safety
equipment.
C – Creatures. Know the flora
and fauna of the area you are sending your child camping in. If there
are bears in the area, go over basic bear safety with them. If there
are poisonous plants, be sure to look at pictures of these together
so that your child can identify and avoid them. It is also a good
idea to prepare your child to protect themselves against mosquito
bites, and bites of other insects. Clothing that covers the skin, as
well as bug repellents, are useful here.
A – Allergies. The best way to
communicate your child's allergies to anyone who may need to know
them is with a bracelet or pendant that indicates what these
allergies are. (You needn't invest in a pricey one, if cost is a
deterrent for you; handmade ones will do just fine, as long as they
are worn). Additionally, let all supervisory staff know of these
allergies in advance, and inform them of (and supply them with) any
medications that should be administered in the event of an allergy
attack, such as an EPI pen.
M – Meals and snacks.
Encourage your child to make healthy choices when they are away,
pointing out that they will enjoy their time at camp more when their
energy levels are stable due to eating balanced meals and snacks.
P – Physical illnesses and
injuries. Let your child know of the importance of reporting
illnesses and injuries to their supervisors right away, so that they
are tended to immediately.
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