Rainy Day/Heat Plan
Extreme Weather Plan

As you are undoubtedly aware, Connecticut summers have the potential to be wildly variant in temperature and precipitation. We have our fair share of rainy days, and a few scorchers as well. Camp Chase is well equipped to handle both scenarios. A Heat Day is called if the heat index reaches a certain level. At this point the daily schedule is altered to maximize pool time and replace certain energy-draining activities with indoor, shady or water-based activities. Hydration is monitored closely, and all counselors are instructed to stop for water breaks every fifteen minutes. Any campers showing symptoms resembling fatigue or heat exhaustion are treated immediately by the camp nurse.

If the weather is drizzly or mildly wet, the camp day proceeds as originally scheduled, so please send campers with rain gear when appropriate. However, if it progresses into a downpour or lightning/thunder is in the area, a Rainy Day Schedule is put into effect. This is a pre-determined schedule that combines a variety of indoor activities around the camp facilities. Many camp activities can still go on as planned in the safety and security of our indoor buildings.