health and safety at camp
In order for camp to be an incredibly impactful experience, campers must be healthy, safe, and happy. We make camper health and safety the top priority so everyone can enjoy the fun activities and events that camp has to offer.
ACA Accreditation
We are proud to be an ACA-accredited camp. We want parents to feel confident in our ability to administer a camp program that focuses on safety, fun, and growth, so we use the best third-party verification available. We also want our staff to know that they are joining an organization that invests in doing things the right way. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish our mission at camp without knowing that we are following the best standards in the industry.
Flood Preparedness
Especially following the flooding on the Guadalupe River in July 2025, many parents have asked about our flood preparedness.
We are fortunate to be in a location on a wide, flood-controlled lake that does not experience flash flooding. However, we still monitor large rain events closely and work with local agencies to prevent harmful effects of excess rainfall.
Learn more about flood preparednessIn addition to being ACA-accredited and having excellent guardrails against flooding, here are a few more ways we prepare for health and safety at camp.
Before Camp
Prior to your child’s camp term, we ask you to fill out forms regarding his or her health history, current medications, immunization records, and a physician’s examination. We aim to ensure that our nurses and staff members are fully informed of and prepared for anything health-related that might occur while your child is at camp. In order to have the best summer at camp, we know that campers need to be healthy upon arrival.
Camp Champions Nurses
Camp Champions nurses are the best! Our friendly, on-site nurse team consists of 6 RNs who are available 24/7 to handle all camper health issues or injuries. Our camp nurses provide care for a variety of minor issues over the summer, most often things like tummy aches and scrapes. While we won’t contact you over small bumps and bruises, our nurses will call you if your camper stays overnight in the Nest (the camp clinic) or has a more serious injury.
Medication
Our nurses dispense both prescription and over-the-counter medications from the Eagle’s Nest several times daily. All medications brought to camp must be checked in on Opening Day. Please make sure all medications are entered onto your camper’s health forms. Our nurses will will administer medication as directed throughout the term. If your camper requires a new prescription medication during camp, our nurses will contact you and ensure that the new prescription is given as needed.
Healthy Habits at Camp
Camp is one of the best places in the world to be a healthy kid.
In fact, just about every piece of health advice out there describes a day at summer camp!
See How Camp Builds Healthy Kids