Health and Safety
Gimli Bible Camp is situated on 11 acres that is about as 'wild' as a city park. Even though the camp ground is very safe our Directors, Don and Charlotte, are continually stressing 'safety first' to the staff as they guide up to 100 excited children through the daily activities. Our Site Manager goes through an extensive check-list of potential hazards every week and works with the cabin leaders to ensure the camp is always clean and safe enough for his own grandchildren.
During our week long training at the beginning of the summer cabin leaders go over health concerns as major as seizures and anaphylaxis and as 'minor' as ensuring the campers are wearing sunscreen, proper clothing, eating well, using bug spray and thinking of others in their play. In addition to the staff members who are trained in first aid we have a full time on site health officer who dispenses medication and is immediately available anywhere on camp by walkie-talkie. In an emergency the Gimli Hospital is only 5 minutes away. Our life guards are all NLS certified and we are regularly accredited by the Manitoba Camping Association to ensure we meet or exceed provincial standards.
Yes, accidents do happen, but we are continually looking at how we can make camp a safe, enjoyable place for our children.