At Summer Drama Camp, your child’s safety is our number one priority. Here are some FAQ’s and information regarding your #1 most beloved treasure: your children.
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| Q: | What is your staff to camper ratio? |
| A: | Our camp maintains a minimum 5:1 staff to camper ratio, one of the best ratios in the industry.
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| Q: | Are you prepared for accidents and illnesses? |
| A: | YES!! There is a certified nurse who lives on site 24/7. We have a completely stocked nurses station and are prepared for all scenarios. In case of an emergency, there are 2 hospitals within 30 miles of our site, and our softball field is licensed as an emergency medivac helicopter landing pad. We also have several CPR certified lifeguards on staff each year who monitor the pool at all times.
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| Q: | How does food service work? |
| A: | The menu is established by the YMCA/Sempervirens. The YMCA kitchen staff also prepares each meal. Campers are provided with three hot meals a day, with fresh fruit made available at each meal. Alternative options are also made available for campers maintaining a vegetarian and/or vegan diet. We make all necessary arrangements for campers with specific dietary needs and/or food allergies. Also, there is a camp store open throughout the day which sells food and drinks.
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| Q: | How do you screen your staff members? |
| A: | Staff members are hired only after passing a thorough application, interview, and background check process. Staff also must attend our multi-day staff orientation and training sessions.
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| Q: | Do you collect medical information and insurance forms? |
| A: | YES!!! A month before camp, all pertinent forms, schedules, and packing lists are posted on our website for families to access and print out. This includes liability release, medical history, and dietary needs information forms. Each student has his or her own file and all pertinent information is given to the appropriate staff members.
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| Q: | How does housing work? |
| A: | Campers are grouped by age and gender. At our facility, girls and boys cabins are located in separate areas of camp. Each night, there is a female and male staff housing monitor who walks the grounds to make sure both campers and staff are safe.
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| Q: | Can we contact our child during camp? |
| A: | YES, we strongly encourage communication via letters, care packages, etc. Campers love to hear their name called during our "mail call" each day. SDC does have a "No Calls" Policy. This policy has been incredibly effective in the success of our camper's experience, especially the ones who may experience the normal feeling of homesickness. In terms of reaching SDC staff, we have internet service in our Director’s cabin and a staff member checks email each day. Finally, if there were to be an emergency in which case you needed to get a hold of your child, you may also contact the YMCA camp office directly during business hours, or leave a message in the evenings, and they will deliver messages to us during mealtime on a daily basis.
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