Emergency Preparedness Consulting for Summer Camps

Whether you're preparing for disasters such as severe weather, wildfire threats, missing camper incidents, or operational disruptions, you’re not alone. Camp Resilience Project can help camp leaders build confidence before an emergency happens through practical planning, training, and exercises.

Camp Resilience Project

Disaster Preparedness is as important as ever…

Camps operate in dynamic environments where emergencies can develop quickly, challenging even experienced teams.

Many camps have pieces of a plan, but few have had the time or resources to create a comprehensive approach that fits their unique operation.

Camp Resilience Project helps bridge that gap by providing practical, camp-focused preparedness support.

Emergency Planning

Planning is the process of identifying potential risks and deciding how your camp will respond before an emergency occurs.

This includes answering questions such as:

  • What emergencies could affect our camp?

  • Who is responsible for making decisions?

  • How will we communicate during an incident?

  • What actions should staff take?

A good plan provides a roadmap for responding when situations are stressful and time-sensitive.

Preparing

Preparation involves putting plans into action before they are needed.

This may include:

  • Training staff

  • Reviewing emergency procedures

  • Building emergency supply kits

  • Updating contact information

  • Establishing relationships with local responders

  • Sharing expectations and responsibilities

Preparation helps ensure staff have the knowledge and resources needed to respond effectively.

Training & Drills

Exercises provide an opportunity to practice plans in a safe environment.

Through guided discussions and realistic scenarios, camp leaders can:

  • Test emergency procedures

  • Practice decision-making

  • Improve communication

  • Identify gaps before an emergency occurs

Exercises help build confidence and turn plans into action.