Camp Safety
Safety is at the core of all Tom Sawyer Camps’ programs. Many of our specialist activities at camp require certified, trained staff in appropriate ratios, skill testing, safety systems, rescue equipment, rehearsed emergency procedures, and other guidelines to reinforce risk management and safety.
The key to safety at camp is proper training and supervision, and camper to counselor ratios. The majority of our senior staff are First Aid and CPR certified. All pool staff are certified by the American Red Cross as Lifeguards, including First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
Our American Camp Association accreditation (see below) is one of the many ways we ensure quality programming that is both safe and impactful. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our programs. Please email us at info@tsc.camp or call us at 626-794-1156.
Tom Sawyer follows all the Day Camp Health Orders issued by the City of Pasadena and Los Angeles County. Campers should not come to camp if they are not feeling well. Campers and staff will have a daily health screening and temperature check, wear a face covering, practice physical distancing and regularly wash hands. For specific protocols click here.
Accreditation and the American Camp Association
Tom Sawyer Camps has been accredited by The ACA for over 50 years!
Tom Sawyer Camps is a proud to be a member of and be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The ACA ensures the highest professional practices and administration in order to provide for the unique experiences offered in organized camping. The ACA’s extensive standards accreditation program requires us to be visited every five years in order to maintain our accreditation.
ACA collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies which helps assure that current practices at TSC reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. ACA goes beyond basic requirements for health and cleanliness but also sets standards for programming, camp staff, emergency management plans, and many other areas. ACA applies separate standards for activities such as waterfront, horseback riding, and adventure and travel.
ACA helps our directors provide the best possible experience for campers. Your child is enrolled in an ACA accredited camp and we are proud of our association with the ACA (www.acacamps.org).
TSC is also a proud member of the Western Association of Independent Camps (www.waic.org).
