Camp Safety

Our Top Priority!

Camp PLAY ensures the safety of your children, in our open-air adventures, safety isn't just a rule, it's our top priority, and here's why that matters:

We understand that fostering a love for movement goes hand-in-hand with creating a secure environment. By prioritizing safety, we ensure that each camper can explore, PLAY, and learn with confidence. Its more than just preventing accidents; it's about building trust with parents, nurturing a sense of security for our little adventurers, and laying the foundation for a positive and joyful physical activity experience.

So rest assured, safety is at the heart of every step you child takes at Camp PLAY!

Our Safety Protocols

Camp PLAY and All of Its Staff Strictly Uphold the Highest Standards Of Child Safety!

We Follow the Kindergarten/Primary Grades Safety Guidelines for Movement Activities, as Outlines by Ontario's Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education as well as some guildelines of our own!

Find OPHEA's Kindergarten/Primary Grades Safety Guidelines for Movement Activities Here:

Movement Activities

Playground Structures

1. Equipment

All equipment is reviewed daily to determine if it is safe for use. Campers are encouraged to report equipment problems to the counsellors.
All equipment is size, weight and age appropriate for the skill and ability level of the campers
All balls are properly inflated
No homemade equipment is in use

2. Clothing/Footwear/Jewelry

All children must be wearing appropriate, outdoor clothing. All children must be wearing appropriate, outdoor running shoes that are well tied.
When long hair poses a safety risk, it must be put up
Jewelry is not recommended to be worn during the camp
Students may not wear potential strangulation items while playing, like helmets or backpacks

3. PLAY Area/Facilities

All indoor and outdoor PLAY environments are reviewed daily to determine if they are safe to use
Playing surfaces and surrounding areas are free of all obstacles and provide safe footing and traction
Ground cover at all PLAY environments are present and inspected prior to every use and are free of debris and hazardous materials
Uneven surfaces are identified, and clearly designated boundary lines are away from hazards using visual markers
Campers always receive safety instructions before every activity they partake in
When the weather is too hot to be outside, campers will be brought into the community center, and campers are always, no matter the weather, provided with plenty of water
When the weather is too rainy, or there is thunder and lightning, we go into the community center immediately

4. Supervision

All Activities are supervised
Constant supervision is given
The level of supervision is be equal to the inherent risk of the activity. The level of risk is related to the number of participants, the skill level of the participants, type of equipment being used and environmental conditions

5. First Aid

A fully stocked first aid kit is readily accessible at all times
A working phone is readily accessible at all times

6. Staff

All staff are trained in every sports' instruction and safety protocols.
Staff are continuously reminded of protection policies and procedures, and emergency action plan
All staff require a police background check
The head counsellor is certified in first aid and CPR

7. Emergency Action Plan

Emergency routes are clearly defined
Route drills into the community center are conducted
Emergency contact information is readily available at all times

8. Special Rules/Instructions

We will be aware of campers whose medical condition may affect their participation
Campers do not participate in activities until they have received information on concussion prevention, rules, and safe play
Communication with parents/guardians is as transparent and constant and they wish
Activities are appropriate for the participants age, ability level, language, experience, and group size
Activities are based on skills that are taught
Skills are taught in proper progression
Campers are given a proper warm-up and cool-down
While moving campers are never asked to close their eyes
Backward-running races are not permitted
Students are instructed on how to move safely in personal and general space
We set rules and provide practice in stopping/starting, looking where you are going, and using equipment safely
When campers display hesitations to participate, counsellors find out the reason, and modify the activity as needed
Water replacement is always accessible for campers
Sunscreen is reapplied during every snack break and lunch
Bathroom breaks are taken regularly, as well as upon request
Camp PLAY follows the Rule Of 2, meaning that a camper or group of campers is never alone with a single counsellor
Prior to park use, counsellors inform campers of the rules of acceptable behavior and expectations for safe play on the playground. Rules are strictly enforced
food and allergy management is strictly enforced, and all lunches are prepared separately