Health & Safety

A healthy community is the foundation for a successful and enjoyable camp experience for everyone. We appreciate your support and cooperation.

It is very important to disclose any relevant medical information during the online registration process to ensure that campers are set up for success. Please notify us in advance of any changes or updates.

Our staff have Standard First Aid, trip leaders have Advanced Wilderness First Aid, and we have a camp medic on-site (RN or Paramedic).

Every team member completes the Respect Program prior to arriving at camp for our comprehensive staff training.

If a camper needs to see a doctor, parents will be contacted and required to come and pick up their child. If there is a major medical emergency, we will call an ambulance and contact parents immediately.

All prescription and over-the-counter medications (including herbal supplements) must be handed in upon arrival. They are securely stored in the medic cabin and distributed at the appropriate times.

Everything must be in original containers with English labels. If it’s a prescription, it must be prescribed to the camper. Do not take your child off their regular medications or experiment with new medications while at camp.

All prescription and over-the-counter medications (including herbal supplements) must be handed in upon arrival. They are securely stored in the medic cabin and distributed at the appropriate times.

Our focus is always on safety of our campers and our community. Due to reported measles cases in Calgary, Camp Cadicasu, like many summer camps in Alberta, is taking precautions against a current measles outbreak by emphasizing vaccination and isolation protocols. It is highly recommended by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Camping Association that all children attending summer camp are fully immunized with two doses of measles-containing vaccine, or provide proof of immunity. As such we highly encourage all our campers to vaccinate before the start of their session and complete our Measles Screening Form. If a measles case is identified at the camp, those exposed may be excluded from camp for up to 21 days, and suspected cases will be isolated. We ask for your support and understanding as we work to provide safe camp environment and experience for all our campers.

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Kananaskis Provincial Park, we are situated in a living ecosystem. There are a variety of animals such as deer, coyotes, moose, and bears who share their home with us. We cannot remove these animals from around our property. Part of being at camp is learning to navigate the natural forest landscape.

Every year, we participate in the Alberta Parks Facility Operator Program. They come out and teach our staff how to prevent animals encounters, as well as how to respond accordingly in the unlikely event of an encounter.

All campers will have their hair checked for head lice and anyone with evidence of lice or nits will be excused from camp to return home for treatment. Please set aside a time to check your child’s head for lice prior to leaving for camp.

Head lice are very common. Anyone who has hair can get it and people can have head lice even without the symptom of an itchy scalp. We recommend doing lice checks of your child’s hair a few days to a week prior to their camp starting date. This will give your family sufficient time for treatment, if needed.