Safety in the wild
One of the issues of parents about wilderness camps is safety. How safe are wilderness camps? Actually, the camps have many field staff members who are equipped to handle first aid and risk management. Every team in the camp has their own staff, who constantly communicate with the central station or the headquarters though two-way radio. Each team is often checked several times per day. Hence, all the teams have their own mobile phones and satellite phones. Emergency support crews are also available 24 hours that could readily respond anytime. In fact, most camps assign one staff for every three to four kid, plus the therapist or counselor whose responsible for their cases.
The camp directors and other professionals are also directly involved during the entire process. Their participation assures the safety and effectiveness of the programs.
