MEDICAL CARE, DRILLS, EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
​& EMERGENCY PICK-UP LOCATIONS

BE PREPARED

In keeping with Rowland Hall's commitment to safety and emergency preparedness,
Summer Works follows the following procedures in the event of an emergency.

Medical Care

All SummerWorks staff are trained in basic first aid and CPR.  We resort to Emergency Medical Services for anything requiring more than basic first aid and CPR.  We do not have a nurse on-site.

Parent Notification of a camper illness, injury or incident, while at camp: Parents or guardians are notified of a camper illness, injury, or incident by a member of the Administrative Team.  Notification is made by the end of the camp day in which the illness, injury or incident occurred.  A member of the Administrative Team will attempt to notify parents or guardians first by phone.  If unsuccessful by phone, an email will be sent to the primary contact’s email by the end of the camp day.  

The following outlines the basic first aid and illness treatment we provide for issues that may result from camp participation:

Bee stings:  For campers without known allergies to bee stings, stings are treated with ice compression and campers are observed in the SummerWorks office for 30 minutes following the sting.  SummerWorks staff will complete an incident report outlining the treatment provided and a copy will be provided to the parent at the end of the day.  Parents will be notified immediately if the camper shows any signs of an allergic reaction or prolonged discomfort from the sting. Campers with a known bee allergy are asked to provide 2 current Epi pens, one that remains in a locked cabinet in the SummerWorks office and a second to be carried by the camper's counselor.  Parents of campers with a known allergy will be asked to complete a Medication Administration Form.

Illness:  If a camper complains of generalized symptoms such as headache, stomach ache, or fatigue, SummerWorks staff will provide the camper with ice, water, and a will encourage the camper to rest quietly in the office for 30 minutes.  If symptoms persist or worsen during that time, parents will be contacted immediately.  SummerWorks does not provide medications unless provided by the parent and under the direction of the Medication Administration Form. Campers with known illnesses are encouraged to stay home from camp in order to rest up for busy camp days ahead.

Head injury:  Any bump to the head, neck, or spine that removes the campers from normal camp activity will be followed up immediately by a phone call to the parent. SummerWorks staff will apply ice and monitor the camper and, if directed by the parent, will allow the camper to return to camp activity after 30 minutes of rest and observation. SummerWorks staff are not trained in the diagnosis of head injuries, so parents will be contacted to provide further direction.

Other non-emergency injuries: Injuries such as scraped knees and basic bumps and bruises will be cleaned, covered, and treated with ice.  SummerWorks staff will provide basic first aid as covered under the American Red Cross First Aid certifications. Any injury requiring advanced medical care will be directed first to the parent and to emergency medical services as necessary.

Emergency Drills

While SummerWorks staff are trained in recognizing and preventing risks and promoting camper safety, we are also diligent in preparing for emergency situations. SummerWorks utilizes Rowland Hall's emergency plans to ensure camper and staff safety in the event of fire, earthquake, intruder, missing person, or other emergency circumstances.  Staff are trained to use Rowland Hall's Critical Events Manual, which outlines the step-by-step procedures for evacuating school buildings or forming a shelter-in-place within school facilities.  SummerWorks staff orient campers to emergency procedures each Monday morning during Den Time and campers participate in two drills during the first week of camp, one announced and one unannounced.  Camper safety and emergency plans are reviewed weekly during Den Time.
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Emergency Communications

Any event requiring an emergency response will be followed as soon as possible by a phone call to SummerWorks families.  As soon as all campers are safe and secure, the SummerWorks Director will initiate a phone tree using available Rowland Hall personnel. Parents should use the Rowland Hall faculty or staff member who called them as their point of contact throughout the emergency situation or until the SummerWorks Director is available for one-on-one consult. The phone tree may be followed up by an email sent to all families currently enrolled in SummerWorks, as well as announcements made through Facebook and our website.
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Emergency Pick Up Locations

If an emergency situation requires campers and staff to evacuate the McCarthey campus, campers will walk together with their counselors to one of the locations below. 

Parents should assume campers will remain on campus unless they are told of a specific evacuation location.

Evacuation of the McCarthey Campus:
1.  Lincoln Street Campus (970 East 800 South; 801-355-0272)
2.  University of Utah Football team practice facility (north of Rowland Hall on Guardsman Way)