Health & Camp Safety
Putting Safety First
Your camper’s health and safety is our highest priority. We strive to provide a place where each camper can have fun adventures, build new friendships, and grow closer to God.
CAMP SAFETY STARTS AT HOME
Camp health and safety begins at home. First, we encourage everyone coming to camp to make sure you and all your campers are well rested before arriving. You’ll be doing a lot that requires energy and it’s best to have some energy reserves stored up.
At elevation and in our arid climate hydration is a must. Staying hydrated is an important element to a camper enjoyment during their stay. We encourage everyone to drink plenty of water throughout each day and to start your hydration process in advance at home so your body has hydration in store.
For Day Campers: Parents, please be sure that your campers get ample sleep each night. A week of Day Camp is full of non-stop activity and fun! A good night of sleep is an essential part of helping your camper enjoy their week of camp.
For parents sending first-time campers, we encourage preparing your child for camp as your child will be away from home and surrounded by new people, new activities, and a new environment.
Talk to them about new experiences they will have and new friends they will make to get them looking forward to the adventure and ease any nervous anticipation they might be experiencing.
Health & Nutrition
Yum. Yum. Yum. Campers need a lot of fuel to power them through their adventure activities each day and our Food Service Manager stays right on top of it by providing plenty of tasty meals made from high-quality ingredients including fresh, healthy produce and salad bar. Our kitchens receive high inspection scores and our full-time cooks are certified in preparing food safely for campers to enjoy. Lunch and a snack are provided each day to keep kiddos energized and ready to go!
Medication Collection & Distribution
Glorieta staff members or camp group leaders handle all distribution of medications to campers. Medication will be collected upon the camper’s arrival and given to a staff member for distribution throughout the week. Any emergency medications, such as inhalers and EpiPens, will remain on the camper or counselor at all times. Regulated refrigerators are available if needed.
Please place all medications in a labeled resealable plastic bag with instructions clearly marked on a label. Medications will be administered as prescribed by a designated Camp health officer or medical staff.
Water Quality
Glorieta Camps watershed area (the surface area that collects and drains water from snow and rainfall) is 5,280 acres and runs in a north-south direction from Glorieta Baldy to the lake located in camp. Drinking water is supplied by wells located within Glorieta Camps property. Our water is regularly monitored and tested, disinfected and is safe to drink by EPA standards.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Glorieta Camps has strategically placed five Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) located throughout campus. Each AED is maintained in good working order and is monitored and maintained by a designated medical staff to assure that they are fully functional in the event of a medical emergency that requires them.
Lifeguards on Duty
Our lifeguards complete an accredited American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard certification and site specific orientation and training. In addition our Lifeguards are trained in CPR/AED and First Aid.
We have trained lifeguards on duty at all times during all waterfront activities. Lifeguards supervise and oversee all waterfront sports and action features to ensure campers play safe and have the most fun possible.
First Aid and Minor Incidents
Glorieta Camps provides basic first aid for minor injuries and ailments that occur at camp. Well stocked first aid kits are located near all of the major camp activity areas. They are regularly checked and accessible by all staff members.
Trained camp personnel are responsible for treating minor scrapes and bruises and within the scope of their training making day to day medical recommendations for campers. For more serious injuries, conditions or ailments, trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are summoned to administer care and treatment as needed.
Child Protection Plan
Glorieta Camps takes your child’s safety very seriously and has implemented a comprehensive Child Protection Plan to assure their well being, maintain heightened vigilance and seeks to prevent abusive incidents from occurring. With campers we DO NOT address topics of sexuality as we believe it is important that parents have age-appropriate discussions with your child before they attend camp. This will help keep your children safe any time they are away from you. Communicate to your child if they encounter any problems, they should immediately inform their counselor or closest available staff member for assistance.
Bed Bugs & Lice Elimination
We take a variety of proactive steps to manage pests of all sorts. We specifically monitor for any sign of bed bugs or lice. They are NOT welcome at camp and should a problem occur we are prepared to take action to mitigate any spreading of these pests. We train our staff to look for signs of bed bugs, and we inspect for bed bugs between every camp session. Please click the link below to read what you can do to help us avoid any problems with pests hitching a ride to camp.
Here's what you can do to help eliminate bed bugs and lice.
- Only send clean clothes and bedding that have been run through the dryer on high heat.
- Wipe down all non-cloth items with a warm washrag.
- If you are sending luggage or items that have been in high risk areas (hotels, camps, dorms, apartments, airports, etc.) check for signs of bugs and treat them.
- Pack your belongings in a hard trunk or plastic container that can be wiped and sanitized, or soft duffle that has been run through the dryer.
- When you return home, run your camper’s belongings, including the bag, through the washer and dry on high heat. Look through anything that can’t go in the dryer.
- Teach your camper proper hygiene when it comes to washing hair and sharing hats, scarves, bandanas or anything else they would put on his or her head.
- If you notice your child scratching their hair before or after camp, please have them checked by a healthcare professional.
