Health and Safety

Nursing

Camp Promises realizes the extra attention needed to care for our friends with disabilities. We have certified nurses on staff for each week of camp to dispense medications, give treatments and administer first aid as needed. It is part of our commitment to provide a safe and healthy camp experience.

Visitor Policy

Big Sky Bible Camp strives to provide a safe environment for our camper and limits the number of visitors who come while camp is in session. We are not able to complete background checks on every visitor that comes onto camp property; therefore, for the protection of your children, all visits will take place at the camp office. Visitors must call ahead to inform camp of their visit. If you are interested in seeing more of the camp property, drop-off and pick-up times are great opportunities to walk around and take a look a camp!

  • ALL visitors must check in at the office.
  • Visiting hours at camp will be anytime from 12pm-4pm.
  • A camp counselor will be informed of the visit and make sure the camper is at the office for the visit.
  • Visitors must stay at the office location for the duration of the visit for the protection of our other campers and to avoid increased homesickness, which is oftentimes made worse when a camper sees another parent visit.
  • Underage visitors must be accompanied by an adult.

Camper to Staff Ratios

We keep a tight camper-to-staff ratio to ensure everyone’s safety. Typically, we have 1:1 ratio or even more staff, depending on our camper’s needs or the activity. This helps us create a safe and supportive environment for all of our participants.

Staff Selection

Our staff for camp is made up of summer staff from Big Sky Bible Camp, volunteer groups from around the country and local volunteers. Each staff member has gone through an extensive application process, training, and background check prior to serving with us.

Staff Training

Each week of camp, we provide staff training designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to care for our campers. Training starts with an overview to help staff understand how to serve the disability community, and then focuses on the specific physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the campers in their care. By the end of training, staff are prayerfully prepared and ready to serve with love and dedication throughout the week.

Special Support

Every camper has different needs.  Some campers require regulating or therapeutic activities to have a good experience at camp. As part of the training our counselors receive, they are prepared to study their campers and know if any activity or gathering will potentially be overstimulating or a trigger for the camper. We have quiet zones, fidget toys and protocols to help campers regulate their emotions and enjoy camp to the fullest.