STAYING HYDRATED

Staying hydrated is very important and ensures that your body maintains a healthy temperature. By following these tips you can keep cool and prevent yourself from overheating:

Drink lots of fluids:

* Drink plenty of cool liquids throughout the day – water is best!

* If you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated!

* One camp cone cup is about 2 ½ oz (75 mls) so you need to drink about 3 cone cups to get 1 full cup of water – when you stop to drink at the camp coolers try to have 2 or 3 cone cups of water every time!

* Drink water before, during and after physical activity.

Eat for the season:

* Lots of foods have water in them and they help keep you hydrated.

* Try enjoying cold summer foods like fruits, salads and cold meat.

* Make homemade popsicles and smoothies, and munch on frozen grapes, berries or bananas

Get wet:

* Water on the outside of your body is good too – Get into the pool every day.

* Splash water on yourself to stay cool!

* Visit the camp misters to get a spray of cool water.

* Bathe, shower or soak your feet for an instant cool down.

Dress for the weather:

* Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-coloured clothing with a weave you cannot see through. If you can see through your clothing the UV rays can also get through.

* Fabrics like cotton and linen are more breathable, try to avoid synthetics.

* Remember to wear your sunglasses.

* If you have long hair, tie it back away from your face.

Know the signs:

Watch for symptoms of heat illness – headaches, dizziness, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, a rapid heartbeat or extreme thirst. If you feel any of these try to bring your body’s temperature down by moving to a cooler place, drinking water and misting your body with water.

We have great mister bottles you can purchase through the camp office.

WINNERS OF CABINS AND GROUNDS WEEK 6

The Cabins and Grounds winners this week are the Senior Girls, the Munchies, and A3 from Sports Academy!