Emergency Information

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 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, an email will be sent to the primary contact’s email address by the end of the camp day.

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 or guardian at the end of the day. Parents/guardians 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 two current EpiPens, one that remains in a locked cabinet in the SummerWorks office and a second that is carried by the camper's counselor. Parents/guardians 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 and water, and will encourage the camper to rest quietly in the office for 30 minutes. If symptoms persist or worsen during that time, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. SummerWorks does not provide medications unless provided by the parent/guardian 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 Injuries

Any bump to the head, neck, or spine that removes the camper from normal camp activity will be followed up immediately by a phone call to the parent/guardian. 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/guardians 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/guardian, and to emergency medical services as necessary.

While SummerWorks staff are trained to recognize and prevent risks and to promote 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.

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/guardians 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 to all families currently enrolled in SummerWorks, as well as announcements made through social media and our website.

If an emergency situation requires campers and staff to evacuate the McCarthey Campus, campers will walk with their counselors to one of the locations listed below. Parents/guardians should assume campers will remain on campus unless they are told of a specific evacuation location.

• Rowland Hall's Lincoln Street Campus (970 East 800 South)
• Spence Eccles Field House (650 Guardsman Way)