While the two are not related except that both can hurt our children, we need to prepare them to take care of themselves so that neither becomes an issue. Instinct will tell them to run away, but kids and adults alike need to understand that because it's a dog's instinct to chase moving objects, you should tell your child to do the opposite. Instruct them to act like a tree by standing still with feet together and fists folded under their neck, with arms and elbows against their chest. Avoid eye contact and speak in soothing tones. Usually, if you stand still long enough, the dog will get bored and move on.
Kids are too busy running around to realize they have worked up a sweat in the heat and humidity.
Because of their immature nervous systems and a lack of awareness that they are getting overheated, they are more prone to heat-related problems such as cramps, heatstroke and exhaustion. Try to get children 10 and younger to drink at least a few ounces of water about every 30 minutes. You can also give them diluted fruit juices or even electrolyte formulas. Older kids can probably go every hour and are more likely to keep tabs on their intake themselves. Chances are, your camper is homesick, and that is perfectly normal.