From long-lasting friendships to fun field trips, summer camps offer wonderful opportunities for children to learn and grow outside of the classroom. As a parent, you deserve peace of mind and the knowledge that your child is safe as they embark on new adventures. Here are a few tips to ensure your child is in good hands while they enjoy summer camp field trips.

3 Safety Tips for Summer Camps

1. What parents should look for in their child’s summer camps?

• Is the program licensed or accredited?
• Has the owner/operator screened all staff, with what methods, and how thoroughly?
• What are the hours of operation, fees and payment procedures?
• Are parents/guardians welcome to visit at all times?
• Is there a daily lesson plan?
• What are the program’s health, safety, and nutrition policies and procedures?
• Does the staff/child ratio and group size fit into the Georgia maximum staff-to-child ratio?
• Is the staff well-trained? Do they have experience with early childhood/school-age care ?
• What about CPR and First Aid training?

2. Vehicle Safety

From trips to the museum to local baseball games, field trips during summer camps generally require some form of transportation. Whether that involves a bus or a van, you should know how often the vehicles receive safety inspections and what form of training the drivers receive. The drivers should be well-versed in transportation and emergency procedures, and they should be able to provide a regularly updated vehicle safety checklist.

3. Insurance

The staff at reputable summer camps are prepared for any situation, including emergencies during field trips. Staff should carry proper insurance in case of accidents at the facility, on the road, and during the field trip. Ask about property, comprehensive general liability, personal property, and vehicle liability insurance coverage as you consider various summer camps for your child.

The summer months are prime opportunities for exploration, adventure, and, most importantly, fun. With this information in mind, you can rest assured your child will be in safe, secure hands during their camp experience.

Children thrive when they’re given the chance to engage with the world in new and exciting ways, which is why people in the Canton, GA, area trust the team at Cherokee Academy at Clayton. This child care center offers acclaimed summer camps, preschool, and early childhood development programs designed to foster a love of learning and exploration. To schedule a tour of their facilities, call (770) 479-4404, or visit them online to learn more about their programs. You can also find them on Facebook.