Camp Code - Leadership & Staff Training Podcast for Camp Directors

Camp Code helps resilient camp leaders hire, keep, and train staff better. Each episode gives practical tips that solve real problems and build strong teams. Our hosts understand camp staff and share useful ideas that work in everyday camp life. You’ll learn ways to make camps more welcoming, help staff feel confident, and prepare your team for anything. Find simple advice for recruiting, training, and supporting your camp staff from trusted experts. Listen to Camp Code and discover how to build a resilient camp staff where everyone feels like they belong and can grow.

Featuring 3 of the top trainers in the summer camp industry: Beth Allison, Gabrielle Raill and Ruby Compton, Go Camp Pro is pleased to present Camp Code.

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Camp Code - Leadership & Staff Training Podcast for Camp Directors

The Summer Health Checklist with Amy Greer - Camp Code #155

May 20, 2025 • GoCamp.Pro • Episode 155

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Camp Health Essentials: Expert Tips for a Safe Summer

In this episode of Camp Code, hosts Gabrielle and Beth speak with Dr. Amy Greer, an infectious disease expert, about maintaining a healthy camp environment. They discuss key health risks such as COVID-19, measles, and whooping cough, and the importance of vaccination, hand hygiene, and outdoor activities. Practical tips for dealing with sick campers, the relevance of proper air quality and public health protocols, and busting myths about hand sanitizer and virus evolution are also covered. This episode offers invaluable insights for camp leaders to ensure the safety and well-being of their campers and staff.

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From Amy

As we continue to look for ways to improve health and safety at camp, it's important to consider not just infectious diseases, but also broader environmental factors that can impact the well-being of both kids and staff. One resource that might be new and valuable to you is the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment.

Their website, HealthyEnvironmentForKids.ca, offers a wealth of information on air quality risks — including the impact of wildfire smoke and air pollution. These are increasingly relevant concerns, especially in outdoor camp settings.

Whether you're preparing for the season or updating your safety protocols, this site provides practical, research-based guidance to help you create a healthier environment for everyone at camp. It's definitely worth a visit.

Special Guest:

Amy Greer, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and Professor at Trent University - https://www.amygreer.ca

Your Hosts:

Beth Allison, Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau

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