Health & Safety

We know that it is an awesome responsibility to care for your child. This is the theme of our staff training and the guiding philosophy of every decision we make. This philosophy covers both the physical and emotional safety of our campers.

Skylake is unique among overnight camps with its small cabin groups. There are only six or seven campers in a cabin. Counselors and campers quickly bond to create the one on one relationship that guarantees from day one that a staff member is focused on the health and safety of your child. More than 90% of the Skylake staff is certified in First Aid, CPR and 100% of the waterfront staff are certified Red Cross Lifeguards. There are 65 counselors for 210 campers.

Skylake has a fully equipped health care center with a registered nurse living on site. The health center is where all medications must be stored and where the campers come for their medications. Prior to the campers arriving in camp the counselors and the nurse review every child’s medical history and all campers receive a health check within hours of arriving in camp. Skylake is located only 8 miles from our camp Doctor and the emergency medical facilities. In the event your child needs medical attention you would be contacted immediately.

Bullying and other anti-social behavior are not tolerated. The Skylake environment is incredibly effective in creating a strong sense of community. Most of the negative behavioral issues that are so prevalent in the schools and day to day life do not present themselves at camp. However, the staff and the administration are trained to be able to look for these issues and to respond quickly.

At Skylake we believe we are 99% effective in sending home campers who are happier, stronger, and more self reliant than when they arrived at camp.