Health & Safety

During Registration

Please fill out the registration form with as much detail as you can. In the case the an emergency does come up, the information you provide is what we will use to provide the medical professionals. 

In Case of Emergency

In the event that something happens to your camper, we will contact you immediately. We will first call/text, and then email follow up with any addtional information. Medical emergencies happen rarely at camp, but they do occasionally happen and our staff our prepared. 

Hosptial location

The closest hospital to KODA Camp Midwest, is Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital, in Portage, Wisconsin located at: 2817 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901.

With Registration

During the registration process, you have an opportunity to enter any medications, social/mental health concerns, and all of the doctor's information in case of an emergency. It is an incredibly important to be as thorough as possible because the is the information we use in case of an emergency.

During check-in

During the registration/check in process, you will hand the medication over to the counselors and have the opporunity to talk with them about any addtional concerns you may have. Counselors will label your child's mecidine within a bag and then organize the medication by meal time so they are adminstering the correct dosage and time for your child. 

Medications during mealtime

If your child has an allergy or medical condition requiring special foods, our kitchen staff is happy to accommodate your requests (please let us know in advance of your arrival).

Night meds

As part of the KODA Camp tradition, counselors generally shout "Night Meds" as the signal to the end of the night activity and gives awareness to the campers that they need to take their medicine. The counselor administers the medicine directly to the camper and watches them take the medicine. This is then recorded on a daily tracker. 

Safety of medications

Medications are stored in a separate locked room for safety. Throughout the registration process, the counselors make note of any additional notes and track any mediciation (including over the counter meds) adminstered to the camper. 

Counselor ratio 

Wisconsin Law requires summer camps to have a ratio of 10 adults to 1 child. At KODA Camp Midwest, we go a step further and have a 6:1 ratio to ensure all campers have stronger supervision. 

Safety of Campers and Counselors

At KODA Camp Midwest, no camper is left alone 1:1 with a child. All campers have a minimum of 2 counselors with them at all times, with usually 3 counselors in a group. 

Lead Staff & Executive Director

There are 4 lead staff at KODA Camp Midwest as well as the Exectuive Director. The lead staff take shifts of 2 for the morning and afternoon. During lunch, all 4 staff and the Executive Director meet to debrief and update. The Executive Director is either on site or on call for the entirety of the camp session. 

Meal Times

During mealtime, campers enjoy A LOT of talking or singing, mail call and well-balanced nutritious, delicious meals. Our nourishing and creative meals are served buffet-style with counselors seated at each table to assist with proper meal-time etiquette. Campers are encouraged to try new foods.

Medications during mealtime

If your child has an allergy or medical condition requiring special foods, our kitchen staff is happy to accommodate your requests (please let us know in advance of your arrival).

Snack Time

Snack time is held each afternoon at the camp. Campers are encouraged to return for many water refills to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Severe Weather (Storms/Tornados)

Our staff continuously monitors weather forecasts to stay ahead of any potential threats. MacKenize Center is equipped with a basement and will bring campers to the basement in severe weather. Our staff is trained to swiftly and safely move campers to the location if needed, minimizing any risk. 

Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion

The staff takes steps to ensure the campers do not develop these symptoms during the hot weather. It does get hot at the camp. Steps included to make sure the campers are hydrated by drinking water bottle frequently, take breaks from the intense activities, schedule activities in the shade, as well as put on sunscreen lotion. 

Sun Blisters

It can happen to the fair skinned campers. The counselors asked all the campers to put on sunscreen lotion each time an activity takes place outside. Should the sun blisters developed, the blisters will be left alone and treated appropriately.

Air Quality 

The air quality in Wisconsin is generally very clear. The only time the air quality is affected is when the Canadian wildfires are occurring. KODA Camp Midwest monitors air qualty through https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Poynette&state=WI&country=USA.  During unsafe air quality times, campers are kept indoors with minimal/low exercise activities to limit any concerns. N95 masks are also available to any camper who chooses to wear them. 

Camp is a place where children can be free to have a good time in an un-regimented atmosphere and enjoy many activities with others. We do not expect any discipline problems; however, if a camper’s behavior creates a situation which is detrimental to the other campers, the staff, or the camp program or property, the parents will be notified to pick that camper up immediately. No offensive language or behavior, no pranks, no bullying or intimidation of others, no smoking or tobacco use, no weapons, no cell phones or electronic devices, no alcohol, no drugs or inappropriate reading materials are allowed at KODA Camp. (Please discuss this with your camper). 

Justice

KODA Camp Midwest will critically examine its own structures and practices proactively, particularly when a new structure or practice is established and whenever injustice occurs, and dismantle the structures and practices that led to injustice. 

Equity 

Equity recognizes that we do not all start from the same place and acknowledges and addresses historical and current imbalances. 

Dignity 

Representation of all the characteristics that make up human differences, including but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, class, physical and mental ability, religion, political belief, national origin, and other social identities represented in a space, community, institution, or society. 

Inclusion 

Ensuring differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and every individual, especially those who have been historically excluded because of their identities, feels a sense of belonging. 

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