Many wonderful things are spread throughout camp. Joy, friendship, happiness, sunshine, germs; WHAT? We all know the wonderful effects of the closed environment of camp, but one of the more negative effects is the ability for germs and disease to spread quickly.
While campers are out and about, their hands are dirtied by numerous things. Gardening and caring for the horses, goats, rabbits, chickens and other critters at Farm and Barn. Harry Nature is a hands-on man while educating the children about birds, mice, snakes and guinea pigs. The Delta, horseback and runny noses are just a few of the other grubby things we all come in contact here many times a day. Blue Star Camp is well aware of this and to combat all those micro gremlins, hand-washing stations are located throughout camp. We, as adults know that the most effective way to prevent the spreading of germs is regular and effective hand washing however, children tend to neglect this concept of basic hygiene. In places where hot water and soap is not available, there are hand sanitizing stations.
Counselors and staff are always urging campers to wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap and to use sanitizer if a sink is not available. Sanitizing stations are also located inside and outside each dining hall, just in case it may have been overlooked. Blue Star is committed to the prevention of the spread of germs and disease and will continue to do our best to keep our cosy closed environment disease free.