Safety at Camp Sequoia Lake
You are trusting us with your child. We run safety as a system, with clear leadership, trained staff, and documented procedures.
Nationally Accredited
Staff Background Checked
Health Coverage On-Site
Emergency Plans Rehearsed
ACA accredited
Camp Sequoia Lake is currently ACA accredited. We follow ACA standards for health services, supervision, emergency preparedness, facilities, transportation, and program delivery.
Direct access to camp Leadership
During session, our main phone line goes straight to camp leadership. If you need help fast, you reach a decision-maker.
Medications
Medication is staff-administered only. All medications are stored in a locked health center accessible only to Health Services staff. Each medication is verified at check-in, labeled with the camper's name, and logged. Staff administers doses on schedule and documents each administration. Counselors carry rescue medications (inhalers, EpiPens) when the health plan requires immediate access.
Health services volunteers
Our Health Services team is led by a volunteer who holds an RN license and operates in a personal, non-professional capacity. This individual oversees basic first aid, medication administration, and health center operations. Mental health professionals who volunteer at camp do so in a personal capacity and are not providing therapy or clinical services—they help train staff on recognizing when campers may need support and facilitate appropriate referrals to parents.
Firefighter-paramedics volunteer during session in a personal capacity. They assist with basic first aid coverage, help with emergency planning, and provide standby support for higher-risk activities. All care provided is limited to basic first aid interventions.
Staff screening and youth protection
Every staff member completes:
Staff who do not pass screening are not hired.
Age-specific training
Staff learn how campers differ by age in decision-making, conflict response, and communication needs. Each age group has a dedicated Program Coordinator responsible for supervision quality, program delivery, and camper support.
What we plan for
We plan, train, and rehearse for common camp risks:
Parent communication
You get timely, direct communication when a situation affects your child. We contact parents for:
Medical needs or accommodation planning? Reach out before camp so Health Services sets a clear plan and reduces surprises on opening day.