FUN IN THE SUN
Sun safety is paramount at CRH – we take sun protection very seriously.
We are proud to be a SUN AWARE Certified Camp through the Melanoma Network. In fact in 2016 we were the winners of the Screen Me Sun Safe Camp award.
Working as a partner with parents we can ensure all of you our campers have fun in the sun and stay protected from today’s strong UV rays.
Here are some tips to protect from the sun……
- Slather campers in sunscreen before they get on the bus in the morning – it is best to do this before the camper gets dressed or in their bathing suit to make sure shoulders and along / under straps get fully covered
- Use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher
- Shake sunscreen before it is applied
- Use the right amount – at least one palm full for a person’s body
- If using a spray sunscreen make sure it is rubbed in well because the spray can often miss spots
- Cover up
- Slip on a shirt – Keep in mind if you can see sunlight through the shirt UV rays will also penetrate the shirt. Try to choose shirts with a thicker weave that will help stop UV rays
- Slap on a hat – it is important to wear a hat every day at camp. If campers do not have a hat you are more than welcome to call the camp office to purchase a CRH hat
- Reapply at camp
- At camp we will reapply sunscreen at various times throughout the day especially after each swim and at lunch.
- Campers in the Inter and Senior units are able to apply sunscreen themselves – staff are always available to help with backs and hard to reach areas. Campers in our Junior Units will have a bit more help putting sunscreen on and the Leppie and Munchie counsellors will apply sunscreen to these young campers.
- Check out www.screenme.ca for lots of fun activities and information from the Melanoma Network
MEDICATIONS AT CAMP
Please use the “send meds to camp form” if you are sending medications for your camper to take at camp. This can be found on the camp website under Camp Prep.
We have Registered Nurses who are able to administer medications.
All medication MUST be sent in the original pharmacy container, with the prescription label or the original package for non-prescription medication.
All medications and the med form should be sent through Bus Mail – please give them directly to your bus counsellor who will ensure medications go through our camp process and will be delivered to Robin Aid.