WHAT IS ROTARY CAMP?
WHAT IS ROTARY CAMP?
Rotary Youth Camp is a nonprofit (501(c)(3) organization, which is managed by a Board of Directors, and primarily sponsored
through fundraising efforts of rotary clubs in Rotary District 6940. Together these clubs contribute more than one
third of what it costs to run camp. We also have local government, corporate and individual donors, who donate an average of $85,000 annually.
Campers attend for one week overnight, by grade level.
Rotary Youth Camp is intended for any child with disability, age 6, or completion of kindergarten, through young adulthood. Our camp enables its participants to grow in self-confidence and to experience success in physical activities and
social relationships. Counselors are matched one-to-one with campers and we have nurses on staff 24/7.
RYC is a registered Florida charity. For more information on registration or copies of our registration, contact the Florida Department of Agriculture
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phone = 1-800-435-7352
Safety
Rotary Youth Camp Inc. takes the risks present during camp seriously and work to minimize as best we can. However, we do recognize and facilitate the undertaking of activities where the risk of injury is present and take all necessary precautions to prevent injury.
We have had splinters, bruises, small cuts, bug bites, abrasions, blisters, sprains, and concussions. With the exception of the latter, we see all of these, summer after summer.
Ratio
We have 45+ plus staff members for 40 campers, each session. Considering in the school classroom for disabled children not in a mainstream setting there are about 2 aides and 1 teacher for 8-10 children. We try to operate with a 1:1 ratio, occasionally we may have a 2:1 camper to counselor, but this is a rarity. Our other staff, are Unit heads, Assistant Directors, Medical, Grounds and Kitchen. There are eyes and hands everywhere.
The permissible ratio in Florida of lifeguards for swimmers is 1:25. Our campers are divided into groups of 10 – 12. Each counselor is required to go to the pool during swim time and unless medically excused are required to get into the pool. We have a lifeguard on duty at all times.
Trained Staff
Staff receives over 40 hours of training prior to the arrival of campers.
There is pre-training preparation required of staff members
A nurse, EMT, or nurse practitioner resides at camp while in session. We often have more than one on duty.
Rotary Youth Camp is fully committed to the health and safety of all its campers and staff.