Health, Safety, & Facilities

Health

Nutrition

Campers need a lot of fuel to power them through their adventure activities each day and our Foodservice Director stays right on top of it by providing plenty of tasty meals made from high-quality ingredients and fresh, healthy produce. Our kitchens receive high inspection scores and our full-time cooks are certified in preparing food for campers to wolf down.

Medication (Collection & Distribution)

Camp Eagle staff members handle all distribution of medications to campers. Medication will be collected upon the camper’s arrival and given to a staff member for distribution throughout the week. Any emergency medications, such as inhalers and EpiPens, will remain on the camper or counselor at all times. Regulated refrigerators are available if needed.

All medication must be in its original prescription bottle with the camper/guest name, expiration date, and dosing information listed. Medications will be administered as prescribed by our designated Camp Health Director.

Bed Bugs & Lice Elimination

We hate bed bugs and lice, and are out to eliminate them! They are NOT welcome at camp and with the high volume of guests that come and go, we take many proactive steps to prevent them from showing up. We train our staff to look for signs of bed bugs, and we inspect for bed bugs between every camp session. But we can’t do it without you. So please do your part to ensure these pests don’t come to our camp or your home.

• Helpful tips to eliminate an infestation and/or spread
• Only send clean clothes and bedding that have been run through the dryer on high heat.
• Wipe down all non-­cloth items with a warm washrag.
• If you are sending luggage or items that have been in high ­risk areas (hotels, camps, dorms, apartments, airports, etc.) check for signs of bugs and treat them.
• Pack your belongings in a hard trunk or plastic container that can be wiped and sanitized, or a soft duffle that has been run through the dryer.
• When you return home, run your camper’s belongings, including the bag, through the washer and dry on high heat. Look through anything that can’t go in the dryer.
• Teach your camper proper hygiene when it comes to washing hair and sharing hats, scarves, bandanas, or anything else they would put on his or her head.
• If you notice your child scratching their hair before or after camp, please have them checked by a healthcare professional.

Safety

Staff

Our Staff goes through an extensive three-week training course to attain their lifeguard certification, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and training for all of the adventure activities we offer.

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Lifeguards

Our Staff go through an extensive three-week training course to attain their lifeguard certification, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and training for all of the adventure activities we offer.

We have a large number of trained lifeguards on duty at all times during all waterfront activities. Lifeguards supervise and oversee all waterfront sports and action features to ensure that campers play safe and have the most fun possible.

Child Protection Plan

Camp Eagle takes your child’s safety very seriously and has a Child Protection Plan in place to assure their well-being, maintain constant vigilance, and prevent abusive incidents from occurring. As a result, we have never had an incident of abuse. While we DO NOT discuss sexuality as part of our curriculum, it is important that you have an age-appropriate discussion with your child before attending camp. This will help keep your children safe any time they are away from you. Please review our Camper Code of Conduct with your child before they arrive, and educate them on what behaviors are acceptable and unacceptable. Let them know that if they encounter any problems, to go immediately to their counselor or closest available staff member for assistance.

AED

Camp Eagle has four working Automated External Defibrillators (AED) located throughout campus. Each AED is maintained in good working order and is checked and signed off on monthly by a designated program director to ensure that they are all working properly in case of a medical emergency that requires them.

First Aid & Minor Incidents

Camp Eagle provides basic first aid for minor injuries and ailments for Group Camp, Summer Camp, Retreats, and Wilderness experiences. Well-stocked first aid kits are located near all of the major camp activity areas. They are regularly checked and accessible by all staff members. Trained staff also have basic first aid supplies on them at all times.

Our trained camp personnel and full­-time staff are responsible for treating minor scrapes and bruises and for making day-to-day medical decisions for campers within the limits of their training. For more serious injuries, conditions, or ailments, trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are summoned to administer care and treatment as needed.

Facilities

Hotel-Style

Our Trinity Hotel provides a comfortable space to relax with views of the Nueces River. These are hotel-style rooms, with a full private bathroom and the option of two twin-size beds or one king-size bed. Some rooms are adjoining to accommodate families needing multiple rooms. Our rooms allow your family to be close to the action and provide an opportunity for fellowship and community with other families.

Dorm Style

Our 1,400-acre campus is located in the Texas Hill Country. Camp Eagle has room for more than 500 overnight guests across 5 dorms. Built on a deep desire to inspire Christ-like change, we’ve restored the campus and its buildings and filled them with outdoor adventure activities and programs that are loaded with fun.

Adventure Areas

We love outdoor adventure! Because of our commitment to sharing that with all of our guests, we have trained staff to run all of our activities large and small. Some of our biggest adventure activities include:

• Rock Climbing
• Waterfront
• Obstacle courses
• Rappel
• Sherpa Hike and Power Pole Jump
• Ziplines

Common Areas

From the well-equipped common areas to the coffee shop and camp store, you’ll find groups playing games, having deep discussions, or enjoying quiet study. Take a short walk to the Guad field and challenge your friends to a game of volleyball, basketball, or soccer. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a spot on campus where campers aren’t gathered.