Safety and Wellness at Camp!
Your child’s physical and emotional safety are a top priority at Robin Hood. Our Leadership Team members regularly review camp procedures to ensure the health and safety of our campers. In fact, this team meets daily when camp is in session and at least once a month during the off-season. Prior to the arrival of our first camper, all camp staff participate in extensive annual training (and weekly training throughout the summer) to instill our high regard for providing a safe and positive environment for everyone. Our in-house leaders share their diverse expertise during staff training, supplemented by leading industry experts from outside of Robin Hood. We are proud to have such amazing and well-trained counsellors, activity instructors and swim staff!
Of course, we hope our campers never get sick, but if they do, this wonderful team gives them all the attention and support they need. And if your child requires daily medications or other special medical attention, our nurses are available to help!
Key Policies
We take the safety of your child extremely seriously. Below we review key policies that are designed to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable camp experience.
Sun Safety & Sunscreen at Camp
At Camp Robin Hood, we take sun safety seriously to keep campers protected while enjoying the outdoors. We ask parents to apply sunscreen before camp each morning, and our staff ensures regular re-application throughout the day.
To make this process easy, we ask parents to leave a labeled bottle of sunscreen at camp. Our trained staff will either assist younger campers with application or supervise older campers to ensure they apply it properly. Sun safety is a team effort, and we’re committed to keeping your child safe.
Comprehensive Staff Training for Health & Safety
Our staff go through extensive pre-camp training to ensure that safety is always a top priority. Led by our Health team, all staff members learn basic first-aid care and principles to handle common camp situations confidently.
Since our camp takes place in a unique outdoor setting, we also train staff on risk management and outdoor safety. Our Leadership Team, with the support of our Health Team provide hands-on instruction to ensure that every staff member is ready to create a fun, enriching, and most importantly, safe experience for all campers.
Having a child with life-threatening allergies makes choosing a camp a very important decision. I have never come across directors and health staff that have such an understanding of the challenges involved and staff that are able to diligently execute safe practices so that every child is included and safe at camp. My kids have been at Robin Hood for 5 years now. They love it and I don’t worry about their safety. A win-win!
- Sharon N
