Welcome to Camp Watchdalake. Where it isn’t camp until somebody falls into the lake! It gives us a chance to enjoy this camp safety cartoon.
For children, camp may be the first time when they have the opportunity to test their independence and see what happens when they test the limits of good sense. So safety can be an issue for some kids.
Camp Safety Tips
As a former camp counselor, I know adults need all the help they can get to balance fun with safety. So if you are looking for help, here is a link to ten safety tips for summer camping.
Tip number two would have avoided our soaked friend in this cartoon: know your surroundings! That can be a challenge when you are in the dark and forgot to bring along a flashlight.
Here is a shorter list of five camp safety tips. One tip is to plan safe physical activities. In other words, if you have a scavenger hunt in the dark, be sure everyone has a flashlight and isn’t near a lake! Of course,
Whether you are a parent, a camp worker, or someone that remembers the antics and a few of the accidents that come with it, I hope this camp safety cartoon gives a little humor to your day.
Editor’s Note: I originally published this blog on October 6, 2015. I revamped and updated it for timeliness and comprehensiveness.
