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Safety Tips for Sending Your Child to Summer Camp

The following are some safety tips to help your child's summer camp experience to be a happy and a safe one.

Summer camp is one of most kids favorite things about summer.  They look forward to it with extreme anticipation and excitement, but for parents, though they may enjoy the break from their kids they also may dread it a bit as well.  Whether they just hate having them be away from them or they worry about them becoming homesick.  Either way all parents want their child’s experience with summer camp to be a positive one and they want them to stay safe.  The following are some safety tips to help your child’s summer camp experience to be a happy and a safe one.

Some great extra safety ideas include:

Packing a flashlight.  You never know when your child will be caught “in the dark”, many camping areas are not well lit and will be in need of light to get your child safely to their cabin at night.

Packing a small first aid kit.  At least give them the necessities, band aids, some neosporin, possibly a bottle of Tylenol.  Be sure to follow the camp’s safety instructions here, they may prefer you leave medication with the camp nurse.

Emergency numbers.  You will want to make certain that your child has a list of emergency numbers so that you can be contacted if needed.

Proper identification.  It is a good idea to have your child wear their ID at all times.  If they are lost or injured the staff may not know them immediately and will need to be able to identify them and take care of them properly especially if your child has any known medical conditions or allergies.

Medical information.  Medical information that is up to date and thoroughly written on your child is a must, especially if your child has any known medical conditions or allergies.  You will want the staff at the camp to know how serious your child’s condition is and what precautions or steps need to be taken if need be.


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Date: July 6, 2009

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  • alistair

    in July 10th, 2009 @ 03:16

    Another good safety idea for sending your child off to camp this summer… If you are not going to be taking the trip to/back from camp with your kid is getting them a cell phone to keep in touch on the journey and ensure they arrive safely. Tracfone offer service from $7 a month for the minimal contact needed to be in touch and they’ve got a great phone Motorola W376 with camera etc.for less than $30. Its a great way to make sure they’re safe and they’ll think its cool!

  • Kids Camps

    in July 13th, 2009 @ 03:54

    I feel you have given the best safety tips because these are the basic safety tips one should always take care of!!! thanks a lot for your tips and i guess this will help many others too…!!

  • DanH

    in July 13th, 2009 @ 11:52

    Lovely tips, thank you! I’m enjoying this site more and more. You guys are a wealth of information. I just felt I had to share my experience with you seeing as my teens are on camp right now.
    Last year we had a bit of a bad experience with the camp they went on and needless to say I have been quite worried about this year’s camp.
    I noticed you mentioned the emergency numbers thing – I actually got both my teens cell phones just before they went on camp. I am not one of those parents who believe in cell phones at an early age but I deemed it necessary under the circumstances. Anyway, I got them each a Motorola W376 from Tracfone for under $30. Very reasonable priced seeing as it comes with DMFL and the phones have built-in cameras. The bonus came a few day ago when I started receiving photos about various camp activities! It made my week!
    Thanks again for a lovely site.

  • Giselle @ Crank Flashlights

    in September 18th, 2009 @ 13:35

    I love the crank flashlights for kids – particularly in a summer camp situation. never have to worry about their batteries running out and you can be a little “greener” too.