May 2018 Archives

Being outdoors is a great way for campers and camp counselors to exercise and enjoy all that nature has to offer.  However, being in the sun can lead to painful sunburns that can cause permanent damage to the skin and body, including melanoma.  To avoid your campers and camp staff from getting sunburned, advise them of all the precautions that need to be taken to prevent excruciating, uncomfortable sunburns:

• Put sunscreen on at least 30 minutes prior to sun exposure
• Be liberal with the amount of sunscreen you put on
• Sunscreen should have a minimum of SPF 30 or 45
• Wear hats and UV protected sunglasses
• Reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours 

For more detailed information on sun safety, read this article from The American Cancer Society.

According to the American Heart Association, staying hydrated is critical to your heart health and body function. As a camp director, you know that a long day of activities can easily lead to dehydration and a sick camper- which nobody wants!

Training your camp staff is one of the most important things you do as a camp director. Start preparing for your training sessions now by establishing your goals and sharing them with your staff members.

Before staff training begins, sit down with your leadership team and determine your goals for camp and, specifically, for training. This can be done by writing ideas on Post-it Notes and narrowing them down together to a handful of goals that cover all that's important to your camp.

Click to read more from Camp Hacker about camp staff training