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Policies

WDSRA Weather Policy Illness Guideline
The following guidelines help WDSRA determine To prevent the spread of illness, it is recommended
when to cancel or modify activities due to that participants not attend WDSRA programs
weather. In most cases, decisions are based on when any of the following conditions exist:
current weather and facility conditions rather than • Fever over 100
forecasts. Activities may be canceled at any time • Vomiting within the 24 hours
at the discretion of the Executive Director. Parents • Persistent diarrhea
will be notified via email, text and/or phone for any • Persistent cough and cold symptoms
program cancelations. Ultimately, participants and • Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
their families are responsible for deciding whether • Symptoms of mumps, measles chickenpox,
to attend based on weather conditions. strep throat, flu, impetigo, or hand, foot, and
mouth disease
Hot Weather Guidelines • Lice or mites present
During periods of high heat, activities may be • Contagious rash or rash of unknown origin
modified for safety. Participants should:
• Limit activity during peak sun hours If these symptoms are present at the camp,
• Wear and reapply sunscreen (must be you will be contacted immediately to make
applied by participant or parent) arrangements for pick-up.
• Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks
• Wear loose, light-colored, breathable Mandated Reporters
clothing The State of Illinois legally mandates WDSRA
staff members to report any reasonable cause
Heat Index 90-100° F to suspect child abuse or neglect in DCFS. Staff
Activities will be adjusted to reduce intensity members are trained in signs an dsymptoms of
and increase breaks. Encourage hydration and abuse and neglect and the procedure for making a
sunscreen application before participation. report.
Heat Index 100+° F Canceling Programs
Programs and camps will be modified. Non- WDSRA staff will look at all circumstances when
aquatic field trips may be adjusted or modified. determining whether or not to cancel camp or a
If prossible, programs will move indoors. Athletic field trip. If the camp or field trip is canceled, you
events will be shortened or modified. will be notified through ePACT by receiving a text,

Heat Index above 103° F or National Weather voice message, and email.
Service Heat Advisory If camp is canceled, you will be issued a refund for
Programs and camps will be moved indoors if that day of camp.
available. Non-aquatic outdoor activities may be
canceled.

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