Staying Safe and Safeguarding Children
Emergency Procedures
Last Updated: October 1, 2025Why This Matters Emergencies at camp are rare — but when they happen, every second counts. The way we respond can prevent harm, reassure children, and demonstrate professionalism to parents. Staff must know these procedures by heart and follow them exactly. Fire Evacuation When to Use: Any fire alarm, smoke detection, or confirmed fire on site. Step-by-Step Procedure...
Pool & Water Safety
Last Updated: October 1, 2025Why This Matters Water sessions are among the highlights of camp — but they also carry the highest risks. Drowning can happen silently and in seconds. Every staff member must follow water safety rules precisely to protect children and create a safe, fun environment. Adventure Camps follows current NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) guidelines and industry best...
Safety in Action
Last Updated: September 27, 2025Safety Is Everyone’s Job At Adventure Camps, safety isn’t something we “add on” to activities — it’s built into everything we do. Whether you’re leading a football game, running a craft session, or supervising the pool, you’re both a role model and a guardian. Children should feel free to take risks in their learning, but...
Incidents & Illnesses
Last Updated: September 22, 2025It is important to know what to do in an emergency and for all involved in an activity to be on the same page with what is going to happen. It is also important to have clear processes for reporting of incidents, both locally, nationally and where appropriate to other agencies. Planning and organisation for...
Risk assessments
Last Updated: September 22, 2025Risk is a fact of life, and there’s no way to eliminate it entirely. No matter what we do, there’s always the chance that something could go wrong. However, we can manage the risks we face by making thoughtful plans and being prepared for anything that might happen. Introduction Risk is a fact of life,...
Behaviour Management Strategies
Last Updated: September 26, 2025Creating a Positive Camp Culture At Adventure Camps, we believe behaviour management is about creating the right environment from the start. Children behave best when they feel safe, respected, and engaged. Our role is to lead with positivity, set clear expectations, and handle challenges calmly and consistently. Setting the Tone Early Engagement is the Key Most behaviour...
Planning individual support
Last Updated: September 27, 2025Learn about our support plans for disabled young people and volunteers. At Adventure Camps, we want to include everyone. This means making changes to help disabled young people and volunteers join in. We’re required by law to make reasonable adjustments for young people. When a young person or volunteer joins your Section, ask them, or their parents...