Safety & Supervision

At Dickson Valley, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s part of our ministry of care. From the moment campers arrive to the moment they head home, our trained team is focused on creating a secure and nurturing environment where kids can thrive.

Trained & Prepared

Our staff complete comprehensive safety training before summer begins, including emergency procedures, first aid, camper supervision, and situational awareness. Every counselor knows how to respond calmly and confidently — whether it’s a scraped knee or a homesick camper.

Camper-to-Staff Ratios

We keep group sizes reasonable to ensure every child receives personal attention. Counselors stay in the same cabins as their campers, providing constant supervision, care, and support throughout the week.

Health & Medication Care

All staff are Red Cross certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid, and equipped to handle basic medical needs. If a camper requires professional care, our leadership team coordinates promptly with parents and local medical providers.

Medications are kept secure and administered with care:

• During meals, our camp director (Mallory) personally oversees medication distribution and documentation.

• In the evenings, if medication is needed after hours, a trained counselor ensures it’s given at the correct time and recorded appropriately.

Homesickness Support

We know being away from home can be a big step — and that’s okay! Our counselors are trained to walk with campers through those first few days, offering encouragement, comfort, and prayer. If a camper is struggling or simply needs to hear a familiar voice, we’re happy to facilitate a phone call home and help them feel reassured. Often, a short conversation and a little extra care make all the difference.

At every level, our goal is for campers to feel safe, known, and cared for — because when kids feel secure, they can fully enjoy all that camp has to offer.