We believe that camp should include opportunities for campers to experience activities and challenges that they can't enjoy anywhere else. We also believe that these adventures can be experienced in a culture of safety. Below are some of the ways we work to keep campers safe in their day to day activities.
Pool and Waterfront Safety
There is always a lifeguard on duty when anyone uses the pool, lake swim area, water slides, water trampoline, Blob, or any of our boats. We assure that there is at least one guard for every 25 swimmers and one lifeguard for every activity that is in use. All guards hold current Lifeguard Certifications as well as AED & CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Our Waterfront Director is a certified lifeguard, a certified Lifeguard Manager, and often holds a Water Safety Instructor Certification.We have an AED present at our Pool and accessible from our Waterfronts at both Camp.
Everyone who is in the lake is required to wear a life jacket. This includes people in the swim area, boaters, swimmers using the Blob or the water slide, and anyone playing on the water trampoline. Swimmers are not required to wear a life jacket in the pool.
Prior to arrival, all campers must have a completed "Swimming Evaluation Form" on file. This form asks you to evaluate your camper's swimming ability. Any camper designated as a "weak swimmer" will still have access to all the fun on the waterfront and the pool; they will simply be required to wear a life jacket when in the pool.
Additionally, we employ a "buddy system" on our lake waterfront. All swimmers are required to check in with a "buddy" before entering the waterfront area. Periodically, the lifeguards will perform a "buddy check" in order to ensure that all swimmers are accounted for.
Adventure and High Ropes
Whether it's our zipline into the lake, climbing walls, or high ropes and low ropes elements, we want to ensure that each one of these activities are as safe as possible. An independent contractor, Alpine Towers, inspects and certifies all of our ropes courses and equipment each year to ensure that they are in proper working order. We do extensive training with staff on course safety, and an additional independent contractor instructs and approves our staff to run these elements.
In an effort to exceed industry standards, we installed a state of the art high ropes course that includes the Vertical Trek Continuous Belay System. This system ensures that a participant cannot unclip from any of the elements while on the course, removing the threat of operator error.
Target Sports
Our archery, riflery, and trap shooting programs are designed to introduce campers to these activities in a structured, highly supervised, and safety-focused environment. All Target Sports staff undergo extensive training with a certified instructor before leading any activity. Our archery instructors are certified USA Archery Level 1 instructors. All certifications are completed on site using the same equipment campers will use.
In addition, a dedicated Marksmanship Supervisor oversees all Target Sports activities on a daily basis. This supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety procedures, monitoring instruction, and ensuring that all equipment is inspected regularly and maintained in proper working order.
Strict range rules are enforced at all times, including controlled firing lines, clear commands, and constant supervision. Campers are taught proper handling techniques, range etiquette, and personal responsibility before participating.
