FAQs

How are children and vulnerable adults protected? - Health and Safety

The safety of campers, young and old, is a very high priority for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference camping and children's ministry. Background Checks: Every adult (persons 18 and older) who is ...

How are summer camper accidents and illnesses handled? - Health and Safety

When a summer camper gets sick, parents/guardians will be notified of: An illness that persists longer than 24 hours; including fevers, coughs, excess expulsion of bodily fluids, allergic reactions, ...

Is my child or teen insured while at camp? - Health and Safety

The Illinois Great Rivers Conference offers insurance coverage for medical claims arising from registered attendance at IGRC-sponsored camps or retreat events. This insurance is provided on an excess ...

What does it mean to have ACA Accreditation? - Camp Facilities - Health and Safety

ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation is earned when camp sites maintain certain high standards for health and safety on site and in programming, as well as staff vetting, ongoing training, ...