At Wabash Park, camper safety is woven into every part of the camp experience through staff training, operational procedures, and trusted relationships.
Trusted by Families for Generations
Families and churches have trusted Wabash Park to provide a safe, welcoming environment where campers can have fun, build friendships, grow in confidence, and experience God in meaningful ways.
While camp is filled with adventure, laughter, and unforgettable moments, camper safety remains one of our highest priorities in everything we do.
From trained staff members and supervised activities to secure check-in procedures and health support, we work to create an environment where campers are cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
The people caring for your child matter.
Every summer, Wabash Park carefully selects staff members who are committed to serving campers with integrity, responsibility, and compassion. Staff members go through screenings and a background check before joining the team.
Before campers arrive, staff members complete training that covers:
Our goal is to create a team culture where campers are seen, known, encouraged, and cared for throughout their time at camp.
The health and well-being of campers is important to us.
Wabash Park has procedures in place to help care for campers during their stay. We have a camp nurse onsite during camp sessions to assist with basic health needs and medical concerns.
Parents are asked to provide important medical information, allergies, medications, and emergency contacts during the registration process so staff can properly support each camper. Medication distribution procedures are handled by the camp nurse.
Staff members also receive CPR and first aid training as part of counselor preparation before campers arrive.
In addition, Wabash Park has emergency response and severe weather procedures in place, including a designated storm shelter and communication protocols that are reviewed during staff training.
If a camper becomes sick or injured during camp, parents or guardians are contacted as needed.
For over 96 years, families and churches have trusted Wabash Park to provide meaningful camp experiences for children and students.
While no camp experience is completely risk-free, Wabash Park is committed to maintaining thoughtful safety practices, strong supervision, and a caring environment where campers can thrive.
Because when parents send their kids to camp, trust matters.
Health care on site
A licensed nurse is on site each week of camp to care for campers’ medical needs. Before camp begins, parents provide health information so our team can understand each camper’s needs and provide appropriate care.
On site medical care
During Summer Camp Wildwood, a camp nurse is on site to provide care for campers, administer medications, and respond to routine health needs. This added level of support helps ensure campers receive prompt attention if medical concerns arise during their stay.
Illness and Injury Care
If a camper becomes ill or is injured during camp, they will be evaluated by the camp nurse or appropriate camp staff and provided with basic care as needed. Parents or guardians will be notified of illnesses, injuries, or medical concerns involving their child, regardless of severity.
For more serious medical situations, camp staff will seek appropriate emergency medical care and contact parents or guardians immediately. Our goal is to respond quickly, communicate clearly, and provide the care needed to help campers remain safe and healthy throughout their time at Wabash Park.
If a camper develops symptoms of a contagious illness or becomes unable to participate safely in camp activities, parents may be asked to pick up their child so they can recover comfortably at home.
Medication Management
To help ensure camper safety, all medications are stored and administered by the camp nurse or authorized camp staff. Campers should not keep prescription or over-the-counter medications in their cabins unless specifically approved by camp leadership.
All prescription medications must be brought in their original pharmacy-labeled containers. Medications will be administered according to the dosage instructions printed on the prescription label. Parents should provide complete and accurate medication information during the registration process so our staff can properly care for their camper.
Emergency medications, such as EpiPens, rescue inhalers, diabetic supplies, or other physician-directed emergency medications, may be carried by camp counselors or designated staff members so they are immediately accessible when needed. Wabash Park works closely with families to ensure campers have appropriate access to critical medications throughout their camp experience.
Find answers about how we keep camp safe and secure
Staff members complete training before camp begins, including camper supervision, emergency procedures, CPR, first aid, behavior expectations, and camper care.
Yes. Wabash Park utilizes screening and background check procedures as part of its commitment to camper safety and responsible supervision.
Yes. Wabash Park has a camp nurse onsite during camp sessions to assist with basic health needs and medical concerns.
Parents or guardians will be contacted if a camper becomes ill, injured, or requires additional care during camp.
Wabash Park has severe weather procedures in place, including a designated storm shelter and communication plans that are reviewed during staff training and shared with guest groups.
Medications are handled by authorized adults and leaders according to camp procedures.
Many campers feel nervous before their first camp experience. Wabash Park’s smaller community environment and familiar church leaders help many campers feel more comfortable and connected quickly.
Yes. Families can contact the camp office if needed during their camper’s stay.
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