Weather Bell
Serving as a camp director is not only shepherding our counselors and campers, but also monitoring the weather as an amateur meteorologist. Because of the layout of our facilities and our outdoor activities, it is crucial to always know the weather conditions. We have safety protocols for strong summer rainstorms and for hot daytime temperatures. We train our counselors on our inclement weather practices and designate one counselor each summer to serve as our official bell-ringer for the weather bell. The weather bell serves as a warning to camp that they need to seek shelter in designated areas because of inclement weather. The campers are instructed on Sunday afternoon about the weather bell, the times when it will be rung, and the places where they should seek shelter.
Some weeks of camp are completely dry and others are rather soggy. On especially rainy weeks of camp, we plan some creative activities for the campers so that the weather does not limit our ability to have fun together. We also remind our campers about the importance of hydration, especially in the hot and humid summer weather in Georgia. We regularly take a sip of water together at our all-camp gatherings and encourage every camper to carry their water bottles with them. We shift our activities indoors and preemptively focus on drinking lots of water and Powerade if there is a heat advisory.
Camp Swamp prioritizes the safety of our campers, counselors, and volunteers and is vigilant about weather hazards. Join us in praying for a safe summer, no lost pool time due to thunder and lightning, and reasonable summer temperatures.
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A friendly reminder that Family Camp, Summer Camp weeks 1-6 and Adult Camp registrations are still OPEN!!! And whether you and your family are available to come to camp or not, we'd love for you to invite new friends and family to join us this summer! We can't wait to see you!
Family Camp: May 29 - June 1
Week 1: June 2 - 8
Week 2: June 9-15
Week 3: June 16-22
Week 4: June 23-29
Week 5: June 30 - July 6
Week 6: July 7- July 13
Adult Camp: July 25 - 28
About RACHELE GIBSON
Rachele Gibson, along with her husband Steve Gibson, are Camp Directors at Camp Swamp.
Mother-Son 3/22-3/24
Family Camp 5/29-6/1
Summer Camp Week 1-6
Adult Camp 7/25-7/28
Mother-Daughter 8/23-8/25
Check out volunteer opportunities during any one of these events by clicking HERE.