At Horizons, we are committed to showing the love of Christ in all we do, especially in how we care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every camper. We understand that some campers may live with chronic health conditions, and we want them to know they are welcome, valued, and supported.
To ensure the safety and overall experience of all campers, we have established the following policy:
Campers with chronic illnesses are encouraged to participate in camp to the fullest extent possible, and our medical staff will be available to support their needs with compassion and care. However, if a camper, especially those without a chronic condition, needs to visit the nurse more than two (2) times during the week due to recurring health issues related to their condition, after the 3rd visit, we will contact their parents or guardians to discuss the best course of action. In most cases, this will include the camper being lovingly sent home to rest and recover in a more appropriate setting.
This policy is not meant to discourage participation but to ensure that all campers are able to enjoy a safe, engaging, and healthy environment. We want every camper to thrive—and sometimes, that means recognizing when a different level of care is needed than we can provide on-site.
We ask for your understanding and partnership in this, and we are always happy to talk with families ahead of time to help plan for any known medical needs.
At Horizons, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and Christ-centered environment for every camper. We recognize that mental health is an important part of overall well-being, and we believe in showing the love of Christ through compassion, understanding, and care for each individual.
While we strive to create a setting that encourages emotional and spiritual growth, our camp staff are not licensed mental health professionals and are not equipped to provide clinical care. For the safety and well-being of all campers, any camper experiencing a mental health crisis—including, but not limited to, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, self-harm, psychosis, post traumatic stress, panic attacks and/or severe emotional distress—will be treated with compassion and dignity, and their parents or guardians will be contacted immediately.
In such cases, the camper will be required to return home to receive the appropriate care and support from their family and qualified mental health professionals. Our hope is that this step will lead to healing and wholeness in a more suitable environment than we can provide at camp.
We continue to pray for and support each camper and their family, and we welcome them back to camp in the future when they are well and able to re-engage in the camp experience.
