How Are All Camper Screened?
Screening on opening day
All campers are screened by trained staff at their point of entry before being allowed on the camp premises
Bus
Campers are Screened Before Departing
Air Travel
Campers are Screened Before Boarding
Private Automobile
Campers are Screened Before Entering the Camp Premises
1
Temperature Checks (any camper with an elevated temperature according to CDC guidelines is not admitted)
2
Health Questionnaire
- Have you been sick in the last 14 days?
- Have you been around anyone that has been sick in the last 14 days?
- Have you traveled outside the country in the last month?
- Have your medications changed in the last two weeks?
- Do you have any medications with you? (Staff member to collect if yes)
- Hair-check for any evidence of lice
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Any camper who is symptomatic or is suspicious of being symptomatic will not be allowed inside the Camp Ozark premises or be allowed to travel to camp by bus or airplane.
ONGOING Screening at camp
Continual screening during your child’s stay at Camp Ozark.
1
In 2020, staff will take camper temperatures daily at the cabin and are trained to recognize any additional symptoms of communicable diseases, forwarding campers with elevated temperatures or other symptoms to one of our two Health Centers immediately for further evaluation.
2
One-week campers are screened under the supervision of a medical professional mid-week during a health and wellness check for the following:
- Any evidence of symptoms of communicable illness
- Overall cleanliness including hair, skin, and nails
- Any rashes that need further medical attention
- Any infected bites that need further medical attention
3
Two-week campers are screened under the supervision of a medical professional in both the first and second week during a health and wellness check for the following:
- Any evidence of symptoms of communicable illness
- Overall cleanliness including hair, skin, and nails
- Any rashes that need further medical attention
- Any infected bites that need further medical attention
Emergency Preparedness
Camp Ozark has invested significant resources in developing comprehensive emergency operations plans, including consultations with multiple third-party experts in the industry. These plans incorporate decades of experience as well as site-specific emergency contingencies specific to the camp’s unique topography, location, and potential risks.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Operational Readiness
- Site-specific emergency planning with a written, campus-wide emergency plan that addresses multiple emergency contingencies and evacuation procedures
- Extensive training for summer staff in multiple emergency scenarios, including drills and procedural practice
- Direct communication capabilities with local law enforcement
- In-session weather monitoring utilizing NOAA radios and applications
- Online and offline camper accountability systems
- Cabins equipped with emergency exits, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and posted evacuation routes
- Full-time and top staff with multiple communication devices housed in close proximity to camper cabin areas
- Emergency and multi-use shelters in cabin and program areas
- Internal road infrastructure with vehicle access to all cabin and program areas
- Backup power systems and redundant communications infrastructure
- Mass text message and notification systems
- Cyber security software and hardware utilization
Emergency Preparedness
Redundant Power and Communication Systems
Camp Ozark’s backup power and communication systems use a multi-layered approach to prioritize independence and reliability while remaining operational and connected under a variety of scenarios.
BACKUP POWER
- Grid Power
- Automatic generator failover
- UPS protection
- Portable generators as needed
communication redundancy
- Fiber internet (broadband)
- On-site Starlink
- Off-site Starlink
- Portable Starlink Cell for flexible deployment
- Independent digital radio system with dedicated transmitters and battery backup
For more information, view our Campus Overview page.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Medical Readiness
For more information, view our Health and Wellness page.
- Two on-campus Health Centers staffed 24/7 while camp is in session
- On-site medical team with training in emergency care of both pediatric and adult populations
- Annual coordination with local ambulance and air evacuation services in the event their advanced medical care services are needed
- Access to a network of specialty physicians for advanced care, including emergency medicine, radiology, orthopedics and more
- Detailed emergency medical procedures, including a medical evacuation plan
- Extensive on-site medical resources, including multiple AEDs, EpiPens, emergency medications, and broad emergency response supplies, all positioned for rapid access
Emergency Preparedness
Strategic Partnerships
- Direct emergency planning and communication capabilities with local law enforcement leadership
- Expert-led emergency preparedness training and scenario scripting for the leadership team
- Accreditation by the American Camp Association since 2001, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive risk and emergency management practices
- Multiple expert level strategic partnerships in the areas of emergency response and risk management
Camper safety begins with the Incomparable Camp Ozark leadership team. Working year-round, the Camp Ozark leadership team sets the standard for excellence in camp operations as they oversee program planning, staff selection and training, and strategic facilities development.
