Camp Policies
If you notice symptoms of illness in your child before camp, please use the symptom flow chart provided by the Washington State Department of Health to determine next steps for your child and family. If your child is sick, please keep her home and notify the Site Coordinator. If your camper gets sick while at camp our staff will contact a parent or legally authorized adult who will be asked to pick them up immediately.
If your camper will need to be administered or will self-administer a medication during camp, please print, complete and sign the Medication Authorization Form. The form must be given to your child’s teacher on the first day of camp. Please bring the child’s medication in a clear, zip-lock bag, labeled with her name, proper dosage, and instructions. Our staff will keep their medication in their emergency supplies for the duration of camp.
If your child keeps an epi-pen or inhaler in their possession during camp hours we recommend a fanny pack that they can wear at all times. Our staff will not be responsible for ensuring your child has their inhaler or epi-pen if they move away from their designated camp area and go to a park, playground or other location.
All Girls Rock Math employees are required to hold a valid CPR and First Aid certification. Additionally, all employees receive Anaphylaxis/EpiPen training and abuse prevention training. Employees are trained in Abuse Prevention and undergo a criminal background check and reference check prior to training for their position at Girls Rock Math.
It is of the utmost importance that campers are safe at Girls Rock Math. State-designated camper-to-staff ratios are always maintained, and with rare exceptions, no camper is to be left alone with a single staff member. When transitioning to and from recess, staff conduct head counts and actively supervise boundaries while outdoors.
Some camp locations are housed in buildings that may not have central air conditioning. To support camper comfort and safety during hot weather, all locations are equipped with fans and portable air-conditioning units. Staff are trained to monitor campers for signs of heat-related illness, ensure regular access to water and rest breaks, and modify activities as needed based on temperature and conditions. Despite these precautions, participation in camp activities may involve some risk of heat-related discomfort or illness, including heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Adults must be authorized to pick up campers at the end of the day and are required to provide the designated password. Any unfamiliar adult, even if they have the correct password, must also present a valid photo ID.
Counselors and staff are never allowed in the bathroom stalls with children, and all children must be toilet trained. If your child is prone to accidents, please send extra clothing and ensure your child is able to clean and dress herself.
If a child is in 5th grade or higher, they may sign themselves out of camp and walk home providing you have completed the Camper Walk Home Consent form and turned it into the camp staff on the first day of camp.
