Brookline Health Department
 

Summer Camps Health Quiz


If you are considering sending your child to camp this summer, you should be aware of what the possible concerns are and how to address them. Take this quiz to find out what to look for in a quality camp in order to keep your child safe and happy. 

1. What are the groups that are at the highest risk for water-related injury such as drowning?

A Males
B Children aged 1 to 14 Years
C Those Under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs
D Unsupervised Children
E All of the above are correct

2. What are the qualifications that an overnight camp staff member must have?

A A thorough background check to ensure suitability for working with children
B Be 18 years old or have graduated high school
C A teaching certificate
D Four weeks of experience and completion of an orientation program
E a, b and d are correct

3. When choosing a camp for your child, which of the following should you NOT do?

A Schedule an appointment to get an informational tour of the facilities.
B Get information regarding inspections and licenses of the camp from the health department.
C Rely on camp brochures to get all the information you need. 
D Contact families of others who have attended the camp.
E Ask to see a copy of procedures for filing grievances with the camp.

4. What is the best container for keeping a packed cold lunch for summer camp at a safe temperature?

A Paper bags
B Thermal soft-sided lunchboxes or bags
C Metal lunchboxes
D Plastic lunchboxes
E Plastic bags

5.  What are the major issues faced by a child at camp?

A Bug bites and stings
B Extreme Exposure to heat
C Homesickness
D Insufficient Supervision
E All of the above are correct