Summer Trails Day Camp in Somers keeps things cool amid extreme heat
Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s to triple digits during the stretch of extreme heat.
With many summer camps officially underway, News 12 spoke with staff and campers Tuesday at Summer Trails Day Camp in Somers about how it's keeping camp safe, cool, and exciting during this week's dangerous heat.
Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s to triple digits during the stretch of extreme heat.
This type of weather can cause heat exhaustion or even heat stroke in more serious cases.
Camp director Todd Seideman says the camp is flexible and adaptable even when it's hot.
"The next couple of days, what we're going to do is make sure we're reapplying sunscreen every half an hour, drinking water constantly through periods, adding additional swim, and making sure our staff prepared and ready on hot weather," said Seideman.
"We're adapting schedules, we're adding different equipment, our specialists are remodifying their activities. On our property, we have beautiful, shaded areas where activities can move to," said Christy Servone, a staff member and parent of a camper within the program.
Camp officials urge parents to pack extra sunscreen, water and swimming supplies, no matter what day camp their child is attending.
To learn more about Summer Trails Day Camp, visit its website.
