Safety Plan

Safety is most important. While we can't prevent every skinned knee or bruise, we are doing our best to provide a safe experience for our youth. Wherever possible, we have incorporated the safety guidelines from safety.churchofjesuschrist.org.

Adult Supervision: We currently have four adult leaders planning to attend the entirely of camp. With only 12-14 boys expected to attend, we have a great adult/youth ratio. These adult leaders have up to date information in the Tools app and can be contacted via mobile phone as needed throughout camp.

Bishop Michael Calta, Mark Jensen, Alec Goldie, Tucker Williams, David Colson, Will Averett

Additionally:

Each adult (parent, adult leader, etc.) will be required to have non-expired youth protection training. This can be completed here.
We will have a First Aid kit available for minor injuries. While adult leaders are not health care professionals, all of us have experience administering basic first aid as fathers, teachers, scouts, etc. We will notify parents of any injuries.
Hydration is paramount and we will be following up with each boy during each activity reminding them to drink . Each boy is required to have their own water bottle and there will be both water and electrolyte drinks available throughout all activities. During each meal, the boys will be asked to drink a water bottle's worth of water or electrolyte drink.
The buddy system will be employed. Each day each young man will have an assigned buddy.
Each activity will have a corresponding safety plan. The safety plan will be reviewed with participants in the weeks leading up to camp and immediately before each activity starts. The safety plans for all activities can be seen below.
The closest medical facilities will be known to the adult leaders so that we can get help quickly in an emergency situation.

Travel

Ride in the same vehicle as your assigned buddy.
Seatbelts are REQUIRED at all times while in the vehicle
At stops, stick with your assigned buddy the whole time.
No horseplay in vehicles. This can cause injuries or distract the driver.
If an accident or flat tire occurs, stay in the vehicle and follow instructions from your adult leaders.

Swimming

Stay close to your assigned buddy. Check in with them regularly. NEVER swim alone!!!
Never push or hold another swimmer under the water.
Stay within the designated swimming area. Swimmers will be required to stay within 20 yards of shore.
Obey the instructions of assigned lifeguards. There will be two adult lifeguards supervising any swimming activity along with a flotation device with a rope on hand

Gun Range

TRAINING NIGHT WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 31st PRIOR TO CAMP AND REPEATED AT CAMP PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
Each young man will be taught the 10 commandments of gun safety found here.
Each young man will be required to answer safety questions prior to handling a firearm.

Weather

Alway pay attention to the weather
Know where to go in bad weather
Stay out of rain if there is thunder and/or lightning

Nature

Do NOT handle, pet, feed, or play with wildlife
Respect wildlife
Stay away from bodies of water at night
Avoid thick grasses along water fronts
If you see a wild animal including snakes, go away and do not approach

Fishing

Wear a life jacket at all times while on a boat
Use sunscreen and hat
Only cast if no one is close to you.
Use gloves while handling fish or other wildlife
Do not get into the water to retrieve your catch

Additional Safety Details

Additional safety information and precautions being taken are outlined here (thank you Brother Price!).

Boating Safety Details

Prior to boarding the boat for the boat, the followinmg instruction will be given to all passengers:

Lifejacket demonstration and fitting
Boarding and exiting safely procedures.
Responsibilities of a spotter.
Hand signals (speed up, slow down, stop, turn, etc.).
Situational awareness of surroundings and other watercraft.
Behavior expectations, including staying seated, no horseplay, and following the driver’s instructions.
Emergency procedures (capsizing, person overboard, engine failure).

On the Water

Require all YM to wear a lifejacket.
Only Bishop Calta will drive the boat with YM aboard. (See Insurance)
There will be two adult supervisors who can swim on board
Local laws and rules/signs/etc. will be followed
Will not permit diving from the boat unless we are sure the water is at least nine feet deep (using depth finder).

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