Instructors also have Wilderness First Responder or EMT certification. Field first aid is taught during OMSI camp's staff training.
All programs have emergency procedure plans in place.
Yes, the application form has a space for listing the full name of your child's friend. Since many campers will be experiencing their first time away from home, our staff will be available for emotional support. Free time and instructional activities will be structured, and meals and cabin time will be supervised to ensure that your child has a safe, happy and educational experience. We ask that you do not call your child at camp, nor encourage your child to call you. This often increases the homesickness.