Camping Safety:
• Target an early arrival. Plan the trip to the campsite so that you get there with plenty of daylight left to inspect the site and locate a good place to camp.
• Make your whereabouts known. Inform a trusted relative or friend about your planned campsite and when you expect to be back.
• Be aware of the weather. Listen to local radio for updates about current and forecasted weather conditions.
• Carry ample first-aid supplies. Know the location of ranger stations; rangers are trained for first-aid.
• Have emergency telephone numbers easily accessible. Make sure you have a cell phone, or you know the location of the nearest telephone.

Fire Safety
• Build campfires in a safe spot. Make a pit large enough to prevent fire from spreading.
• Keep fires always attended. Use water or sand to put out the fire. Ensure all embers are wet. Stir the embers to scatter and prevent them from re-igniting.
• Pitch tents well away from fires. Use only tents made of flame-retardant fabric.
• Be very careful with Propane Camping Stove . Use them for cooking only and never leave unattended. Do not use heaters, lanterns, stoves inside tents. These could cause fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Keep children away from stoves and campfires. Secure all matches and lighters, and never use these inside tents.
• Have a bucket of water handy all the time.
• Follow park advisories on building fires.

Animal Safety
• Use Mosquito repellent strictly according to product instructions. Only adults should apply repellent to children.
• Do not leave children alone with any animal, even if it seems harmless.
• Store food properly. These could attract raccoons, mice and other animals. Remember mice attract snakes, so you don’t want mice around.
• Train children to avoid provoking animals. Sudden movements can frighten animals and provoke an attack. Teach them to watch out for snakes and to avoid touching them.
• Inspect all clothing and exposed skin for bugs, ticks, etc. after children have spent time outdoors.
• Never feed or approach wild animals. Remember, they are wild.

Water Safety
• Get drinking water from designated campsite locations. Confirm with camp staff that the water is potable.
• Keep young children within arm’s length while swimming. Life Jacket and other flotation devices cannot substitute for adult supervision.
• Stay within designated swimming areas in lakes, etc. There may be hidden hazards (e.g. rocks, logs, or deep holes).

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