Physical Requirements
Programs at both Camp Cloud Rim and Trefoil Ranch require that participants are able to walk up and down hills on uneven trails, climb stairs, hike up to a mile, and carry daily necessities in a backpack (flashlight, jacket, water bottle, sunscreen, etc.).
Some programs may have additional physical requirements. To participate in any program, campers must be able to listen to and follow directions, wear required safety equipment, and perform the physical requirements of the activity.
Camp Cloud Rim is at a high elevation (9,200 feet). It is not recommended for people with heart conditions or breathing problems. Please consult your doctor before enrolling in a program at Camp Cloud Rim if your camper has any such condition.
Self-Care
To be successful at camp, your child needs to be independent with self-care and be able to function in a 1:8 counselor-to-camper ratio. Campers must be able to manage their own basic health and hygiene, such as carrying and drinking water from their water bottles throughout the day, eating a variety of food, putting on sunscreen when asked, wearing appropriate clothing for the weather, brushing their own hair and teeth each day, walking to and using camp restrooms, showering twice during the week, and changing clothing each day. Counselors will cue campers with basic needs.
Bed Wetting
Each morning as the campers leave to go to breakfast, one of the camp staff stays back in the sleeping area to do a bed check. The camp staff checks sleeping bags and blankets for dampness due to bed wetting. If a damp sleeping bag or blanket is found, the camp staff look for pajamas and underwear in the camper’s luggage.
The camp staff will wash the items for the camper discreetly and return the items. Camp staff also speak with the camper to see if they would like to shower or clean up with baby wipes.
Please talk with your camper about bed wetting so they feel comfortable telling camp staff if it happens. Remember: bed wetting happens at camp with campers who don’t typically wet the bed – camp is a new environment, which may trigger this response.
Menstrual Cycles
Please have campers pack pads and/or tampons if they are close to their menstrual cycle while at camp. With the change in environment, sometimes periods begin a few days before they should. If a camper gets their period and does not have supplies, camp has some available. If a camper experiences their period for the first time, families will be contacted and the camper will be able to talk with their family.
Insect Related Diseases
Campers spending a majority of their time outside while at camp are subject to the potential exposure of diseases associated with insect bites, such as West Nile Virus, Zeka Virus, lice, bed bugs, and Lyme disease, among others. Girls can take precautions against insect bites by wearing long sleeves, long pants, and mosquito repellant containing DEET – especially in the early morning and evening hours when insect activity is higher.
Sun Safety
At camp we have two common and completely preventable problems: sunburn and dehydration. Counselors will remind campers many times a day, but it is up to the campers to be responsible for applying their own sunscreen and drinking water throughout the day.
Sunburn
Campers should have sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater. Campers should put on sunscreen 10 minutes before going outside so that it can be effective. Campers should also bring and use lip balm with SPF 15 or greater.
Hydration
Water is critical to our body’s health. Campers need to drink at least three water bottles a day. An easy-to-carry water bottle is recommended. Campers will drink one glass of water at meals before other beverages. Encourage your camper to get used to drinking water before coming to camp.
Showers at Camp
Both Camp Cloud Rim and Trefoil Ranch have hot and cold running showers. All campers are encouraged to shower during their stay. In consideration of Utah’s water supply, showers will be limited to twice a week and everyone is asked to keep their shower time to a minimum. Your camper may want to practice taking five-minute showers before arriving at camp. Thank you for supporting our effort to use resources wisely!
