Faith and Community Camp Emergencies and Serious Concerns
Assign urgent response, group supervision, records, family contact and leadership roles before opening. Use a written plan for the actual site and activities. Serious concerns need prompt action through the proper route, not informal committee handling.
Have a written emergency plan for the actual site and activities. Assign roles for urgent help, group supervision, records, family contact, and leadership notification.
Do not make urgent action wait for a religious or community leader's approval. Staff must know when to call emergency services and act within their training.
Prepare for fire, severe weather, missing children, serious injury, illness clusters, transport problems, and other relevant scenarios. Connect contractor plans to the camp's wider system.
Keep current rosters and contact information accessible through secure primary and backup methods. Include volunteers, visitors, and people in separate activities where needed for accountability.
For protection concerns, follow applicable reporting duties and qualified advice. An internal meeting, prayer gathering, or mediation session is not a replacement for the required response.
Communicate verified facts promptly to the right people. Protect privacy, avoid speculation, and do not focus first on protecting the organization's image.
Your task: Rehearse a serious incident when the usual leader is absent and confirm the team can still act.
