Miscellaneous

Will you take pictures of my camper?

Each week, we try to take pictures of each group in as many activities as possible!

Please note: this is largely the responsibility of counselors. We will do our best to take and share photos of your childs’ adventures.

If you would like for your child to NOT be included in these photos, please contact the Camp Directors with ample time so that the staff can be notified. 

Ticks: what should I do to protect my camper?

Though they do share the outdoor spaces we all choose to play in, there is plenty we can do to stay safe and be tick smart. Here are some tips and info that you can use here and everywhere:

• Protect  
  • Use an EPA-Approved tick repellent on skin when heading into tick territory
  • Consider permethrin treating clothing
• Check
  • Perform daily checks on your campers! We remind our staff to facilitate tick-checks after activities, but it is important to do a tick-check once you get home as well
  • Check under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist, and especially in their hair
  • Shower or bathe as soon as possible (preferably within two hours) after coming indoors to wash off and more easily find ticks
  • Ticks can go for a ride on clothing, backpacks, pets, etc. so examine these to prevent ticks from entering your home.
• Remove
  • Use tweezers or a tick tool to remove tick from as close to the skin as possible
  • Wash hands and bite area with soap and water
  • Put clothing in dryer for 10 minutes on high to kill ticks on dry clothing
  • Dispose of a live tick by submerging it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in tape, or flushing it down the toilet. Never crush a tick with your fingers
• Watch
  • If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing a tick, see your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor about your recent tick bite, when the bite occurred, and where you most likely acquired the tick
  • If you kept the tick you removed you can bring it to be tested

For more information please visit the CDC Tick Homepage or the Vermont Department of Health

What about lice?

We practice a no live lice policy - if your camper has an active case of lice, please refrain from coming to camp until it is resolved.

Prevention:

Our packing list recommends that all campers come with their own hat to protect from the sun, but this can also be used under helmets as a tool to prevent the spread of lice. Our counselors carry Lice Shield spray (for application to hair if desired) and spray helmets after use.

Click here for more info from the CDC

Should I send my camper with their own helmet?

You're welcome to send your camper with their own UIAA / CE EN certified helmets to camp. We use helmets for our caving, outdoor rock climbing, and outdoor ropes course days. Please do not send your camper with a bike or ski helmet as they most often do not meet the UIAA / CE EN standards. Your camper will not be allowed to wear an uncertified helmet.

Please check your camper prior to coming to camp - there are plenty of at home resources and treatments you can try. Lice is highly spreadable and we want to do what we can to prevent it getting into camp. Thanks for your help.