SportyCamps Sun Protection Policy
SportyCamps wants children to enjoy sunny weather safely. We have devised a suitable policy with the aid of the British Skin Foundation and Cancer Research UK, to help parents, our staff, and our participants to be safe and aware of the dangers of excessive sun exposure.
SportyCamps Ltd agrees with the five key SunSmart skin cancer prevention messages:
Stay in the shade
SportyCamps Sun Protection Policy
Make sure you never burn
Always cover up - wear a t-shirt, hat and wraparound sunglasses
Remember children burn more easily
Then use a factor 15+ sunscreen
This SportyCamps policy addresses Sun Protection in the following ways;
PROTECTION
Indoor facilities are available at all venues.
Lunch breaks typically are taken at the hottest part of the day, and limit the overall sun exposure to participants.
Our staff are provided with collared shirts.
Regular and frequent water breaks are taken, and participants are provided with water bottles, and access to drinking water.
EDUCATION
Sun Protection is a regular newsletter topic for the months of May and June in preparation for the upcoming summer months.
Our staff encourage the use of sunscreen, and remind participants throughout the camp.
Our venues always have at least one person who is first aid trained.
As part of this training, they may be able to recognise signs of over exposure and to take appropriate action.
COLLABORATION
This policy is made available on www.sportycamps.com, and is referred to as part of the joining instructions for our camps addressed to parents and caregivers.
All adults are encouraged to lead by example. If a child sees you wearing a hat, putting sunscreen on and covering up, chances are they'll want to copy you.
SportyCamps Ltd is not able to provide sunscreen for individuals due to the volume required, preferences and skin allergies that individuals may have. Our staff are advised not to apply sunscreen to individual participants.
Our comprehensive Child Protection Policy is here.
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