Summer Camp Sun Protection

Tips

Dressing Smart for the Sun

Dressing for the heat is actually less straightforward than you

might think.

Tank tops and shorts?

In reality these can increase the damage from the sun's rays.

Wearing short clothing causes the sun to immediately evaporate

the sweat on our skin.

The result is that we cool more slowly.

Sweat that pools in areas like our face can cause the sun's rays to magnify

intensifying a sunburn.

Ideally, your kids should be wearing hats whenever possible

during the day…

and light, long sleeved shirts.

Heat Exhaustion and Sunburn

Kids should know the signs and how to treat sunburn and heat

exhaustion.

Heat exhaustion is very dangerous, and should be treated

as such.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion may develop suddenly,

or over time, especially with prolonged periods of exercise.

Possible heat exhaustion symptoms include:

• Cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the heat

• Heavy sweating

• Faintness

• Dizziness

Possible heat exhaustion symptoms include:

• Fatigue

• Weak, rapid pulse• Low blood pressure upon standing• Muscle cramps

Possible heat exhaustion symptoms include:

• Nausea

• Headache

It should be immediately treated by getting the person indoors andgiving them cool, but not ice cold,

water.

Take an hour to teach them these important sun tips…

and they will be free from time lost due to sunburn or heat

exhaustion.

Your kids will have a great time at

summer camp!

Camp Walt Whitman, located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is the best coed sleepaway camp available

in New England.

Boys and girls from 2nd grade

to teens have the time of their lives

every summer.

1000 Cape Moonshine RdPiermont, NH 03779603-764-5521cww@campwalt.com

http://campwalt.com/