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Playground injuries are a common occurrence at camp. Typical injuries include falls, scrapes, sprains, and bumps/bruises.

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Steps in Case of Injury

1. Assess the Situation & Treatment
2. Fill out Incident Report Form
3. Communicate with Caregivers

🩹 Cuts & Scrapes: Clean and Protect

❤️‍🩹 Bumps & Bruises: Assess and Soothe

🏃 Sprains and Strains: Rest and Support

🆘 Medical Emergencies: Call 911

In the case of medical emergency call 911 immediately from the office phone or cell phone:

• Loss of consciousness: if a child is unconscious or unresponsive for more than a few seconds call 911.
• Difficulty breathing: This includes any signs of respiratory distress.
• Uncontrolled bleeding: If bleeding doesn't stop after applying pressure, or if it's severe enough to fill a cup, call for help.
• Severe head, neck, or back injuries: This includes injuries falls or injuries that cause severe neck or back pain, inability to move a body part, weakness, numbness, tingling, or loss of bladder or bowel control.
• Seizures: Any seizure should be addressed immediately.
• Jerking movements of the arms and legs
• Stiffening of the body
• Loss of consciousness