HEALTH & SAFETY
WAYS ALDERSGATE KEEPS
CAMPERS SAFE & HEALTHY
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CAMP NURSE
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Our nurse sees all campers who are sick or injured. If they need more than basic first aid or need to go home, she will call you!
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FIRST AID TRAINING
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All our senior staff are trained in First Aid, CPR, AED, and administering EPI-Pens. Our staff carry first aid kids and notify the nurse every time they administer first aid.
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Our staff also receive training on spotting ticks, posion ivy, and signs of dehydration so they can help campers avoid these common summer hazards!
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ALLERGY AWARENESS
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Aldersgate does not serve nuts or allow campers to bring food with peanuts or tree nuts.
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Our kitchen staff can accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions.
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WAYS FAMILIES CAN KEEP
CAMPERS SAFE & HEALTHY
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PREPARE YOUR CAMPER EACH DAY
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Make sure you camper brings bug spray (with DEET), sunscreen, and a water bottle to camp each day. Counselors will remind them to use these items but they can't use them if they don't have them!
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KEEP SICK CAMPERS HOME
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If your camper has a fever, is vomiting, or has diarrhea please keep them home until they have been clear of symptoms for 24 hours.
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LEAVE NUTS AT HOME
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If your camper brings their own lunch or snack, leave the nuts at home! We do not allow peanuts or tree nuts.
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COMMUNICATE WITH OUR CAMP NURSE
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If your camper has medical needs, please make sure our camp nurse is aware of them before camp begins!
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