One of our staff members will look for your lost item and get back to you IF they find it. If a camper is repeatedly or seriously homesick we will contact the parents to let them know and seek their advice in helping the camper through it.ĭid your camper lose something at camp? Complete the form below. Many campers leave camp very proud of how well they have overcome their homesickness.
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We train our staff on how to help campers with homesickness and most of the time it can be overcome quite easily. Campers who do not or cannot meet behaviour expectations will have to be dismissed from the program.Ī lot of campers get homesick, especially their first time at camp. If this cannot be achieved, campers will be removed from program and parents will be contacted. All challenges at Camp Thunderbird are optional and the decision of how far they want to push themselves is in the hands of the campers.Ĭamp Thunderbird does not tolerate dangerous or abusive behaviour counselors will work with campers, supervisors and managers to resolve conflict in a respectful way. However we never want a camper to be out of their comfort zone. Achieving something they didn’t think they could do can be immensely rewarding. Our campers learn and grow by trying things that may be new, challenging or even a little intimidating. If a camper is sick for a longer period we may ask that they be brought home to recover.Ĭamp Thunderbird operates on a challenge by choice philosophy. If a camper is sick for a short duration they can rest in the wellness centre and are cared for by a staff member who is always nearby. We will always do our best to make contact with guardians to get permission before administering medications, however if we are unable to make contact our manager may decide to administer the medication under the advice of our medical staff.Ĭamp Thunderbird’s health centre has three beds, a three-piece bathroom and living quarters for staff to stay in. We encourage families not to send these medications to camp with their campers. Any time a medication is given the staff and camper initial a tracking form so there is a clear record of the medication being given.Ĭamp Thunderbird stocks basic over the counter medications such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, antihistamines, cough syrup, throat lozenges, and upset stomach relief medications. Emergency medications such as inhalers or epinephrine injections are kept either with the camper or in staff first aid kits that stay with the group. Medication taken on a regular basis is kept with a supervisor and given at appropriate times. All of our multi-day off-site outtrips are led by a staff member certified in Wilderness First Aid.Īll camper medications brought to camp are checked in with our Wellness Coordinator. Their standards apply to staff, equipment and procedures.Īll Camp Thunderbird counselors are trained in Standard First Aid and CPR C and each cabin counseling team carries a well-stocked first aid kit at all times. Here are some of the things we do to make sure our campers are physically and emotionally safe.Īll Camp Thunderbird programs are run according to the British Columbia Camping Association accreditation standards. Camper wellness is critical to a rewarding experience at camp.
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