Dos & Don'ts of Overnight
Summer Camp
Do
Don’t
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especially if you’re in a
camp that has a lot of physical activity involved in
your daily schedule. Sweat causes you to lose many
important bodily fluids, water being the most
prominent of them, and I’m quite sure the last thing
you’ll want is getting heat stress and passing out
on your summer vacation. Keep a water bottle with
you at all times and drink from it often, even if you
don't feel thirsty; you should be drinking the
equivalent of eight cups of water a day (or more) in
order to stay hydrated in the hot summer weather.
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Most
overnight camps take place in the wilderness,
where there’s certainly going to be many, many
insects that bite; bug spray will help defend you
from them. Also, camp activities take place almost
exclusively outside during the day, so don’t forget
to lather on that sunblock!
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This
isn’t your local friendly neighbourhood; you will most
likely be out in the wilderness, where there are many
potentially dangerous animals lurking out there. If you
ever need to leave the group for whatever reason,
ensure you inform your instructor and/or have a
partner with you.
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While
there’s no harm with having some fun in the sun,
the sun is actually the main cause of the
aforementioned heat stress. Stay safe by taking
frequent breaks beneath the shade.
They’re there for a reason to
keep you safe and sound during your time away from
home.
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No matter how tempting it is, you
will be extremely tired in the morning and will not
have the energy to do anything the next day if you
stay up late. Ensuring you get your rest during camp
is extremely important.
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Ask before you pick, because you
don’t know what could be potentially endangered; it is
also possible that your summer camp is located on a
private property that won’t approve of you plucking
their plants.
If you have hurt yourself, feel unwell, or
have some other worrying problem, go to them
immediately for guidance. As I said before, your
instructors are there to help!
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Even if they
look tasty, they could contain poisons that are fatal to
humans.
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Don’t be shy; open yourself up and be
more social, and you’ll end up making many good
friends during your time at camp. Stare challenges in
the eye and meet them. Participate in games and
activities. Keep a diary, perhaps, and record your
precious memories inside it. Camp won’t last forever,
so enjoy it while you can!
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