The following excerpt is taken from a newsletter published by The Skin Cancer Foundation.

Our very own camp director, Michael Humes is quoted on the subject of protecting children from harmful sunburns. Applying sunscreen to campers on a daily basis is among the many responsibilities our counselors face when they come to camp to work with your children. Rest assured, we are slathering up your children with tons of sunscreen.

Going with a Sun-Safe Camp When you ask camp directors about safety, don’t forget sun safety. Find out what precautions are in place. For example:

Are counselors trained in sun safety?

UV protection should be a part of training. “We impress on counselors that they basically have a parental role in protecting campers,” says Michael Humes, director of Camp Regis Applejack.