Response and Emergency Plan

This plan will be part of the Camp Boosters Briefing and Camper Orientation in the evening of July 30. If you see anything missing or have questions, let the camp know here.

On-site Camp Boosters are Kim, Jennifer, Mike, Yi, and John.

Wildfire

In State Route 4 corridor where the campsite and Bear Valley trails are located does not have any wildfire as of July 27. There are one major, the Yosemite Fire (or Washburn Fire) which is 91% contained, and 3 minor wildfire instances (see Cal Fire map) that have air quality impact to the camp. Safety plan is described below.

1. If the fire location potentially blocks the way back to Santa Cruz, evacuation takes place right away. Note that we won't wait for county or government official evacuation order.
2. As soon as Cal Fire releases an update (normally twice a day), air quality and safety measures will be reviewed by camp boosters. Evacuation takes place as soon as camp boosters determine so.
3. In case of evacuation, frequent text updates will be sent immediately and frequently until all kids are back to Santa Cruz. Otherwise, regular daily update to camp families will be sent every late afternoon.

Severe Illness and Injuries

First Aid pack follows campers at all times to trails.
​One camp booster is experienced, but not professionally, in sports illness and injuries. If a severe case is determined. following medical facilities will be considered based on the severity of the illness and injuries.

Arnold
Family Medical Center - Arnold
Address: 2182 CA-4, Arnold, CA 95223 (Google map link)
7.4 miles (12 min) from campsite
36 miles (48 min) from farthest running trail head at Mosquito Lakes

Angels Camp
Angels Camp Family Medical Center
Address: 445 S Main St, Angels Camp, CA 95222 (Google map link)
28 miles (39 min) from campsite
56 miles (1 hr 11 min) from farthest running trail head at Mosquito Lakes

No-Show Contingency Plan

If a camper is no-show by 8pm on July 30, unless communicated to camp boosters beforehand by parents or guardians, we will call the contacts provided in the Waiver Form. If parents or guardians cannot get a hold of no-show camper, the camp will call 911.

California Law for Camps

The High Altitude Camp 2022, or the camp, does not meet the definition of Organized Camp under the California Law (link). However the camp references the Law, which provides a guideline on what to cover. That includes:

1. ​Natural disasters.
2. Lost campers.
3. Fires.
4. Transportation emergencies.
5. Severe illnesses and injuries.
6. Strangers in camp.
7. Aquatic emergencies as appropriate for the site.
8. Other emergency situations as appropriate for the site.
9. Evacuation of the camp site,
10. Control of vehicular traffic through the camp, and
11. Communication from persons at the site of an emergency to the emergency medical facilities, the nearest fire station, and both administrative and health staff of the camp. 

Natural Disasters

Should any natural disaster instance occur, evacuation plan follows the Wildfire procedure, and medical emergencies follows the Severe Illness and Injuries procedure, described in the beginning of this page. 

Lost Camper

Headcount will be conducted before and after each trail run by a camp booster or a designated camper. If there is a lost camper, the camp will conduct a search along the running trail. If the lost camper cannot be found with reasonable effort 2 hours before sunset, the camp calls 911 and parents/guardians.

Fires

A campsite fire evacuation zone will be identified once camp boosters arrives at the campsite and communicated to campers during the Orientation. In case of fire on the campsite, designated camp booster will make sure all campers are out of the house and headcount will be conducted in the evacuation zone. 

Transportation Emergency

Every day, multiple shuttle cars driven by camp boosters take campers to the running trails or dining locations. Should vehicle breakdown occurs, camp boosters call each other to shuttle campers in broken car to the destination. Future shuttling effort will use cars that are available to the camp, and the camp will request a backup vehicle from camper families to help out.

Severe Illness and Injuries

One camp booster is experienced, but not professionally, in sports illness and injuries. If a severe case is determined. following medical facilities will be considered based on the nature of the illness and injuries.

Arnold
Family Medical Center - Arnold
Address: 2182 CA-4, Arnold, CA 95223 (Google map link)
7.4 miles (12 min) from campsite
36 miles (48 min) from farthest running trail head at Mosquito Lakes

Angels Camp
Angels Camp Family Medical Center
Address: 445 S Main St, Angels Camp, CA 95222 (Google map link)
28 miles (39 min) from campsite
56 miles (1 hr 11 min) from farthest running trail head at Mosquito Lakes

Strangers in Camp

Campers are asked to avoid any strangers and potential dangerous encountering. Anyone at the camp should report strangers near or in the campsite.

​Camp boosters on site will ask strangers to leave and call 911 when needed.

Nearest police station is in Arnold, which is 7.4 miles (12 min) from the campsite.

Aquatic Emergencies

As part of the Camper Orientation, campers are asked to notify onsite camp booster any swimming activities beforehand. A Buddy System is enforced in all swimming activities. The swimming buddy can be a camp booster or a camper.

Other Site-Specific Emergencies

Running trails in various terrain is unique to this camp. There is a pond near the campsite. The campsite is located in a forest style residential development. Camper Orientation will ask campers to use common safety precautions and to report abnormity. Medical, fire, aquatic, and stranger in campsite plans are described in each section on this page, which will be briefed to each camper in the orientation. 

Evacuation of the Campsite

In any evacuation circumstances, evacuating vehicles and passengers follows the Return-Trip Carpool Plan, link here.

Control of Vehicular Traffic

There should be very minimal vehicular traffic at the campsite. No control of vehicular traffic is foreseen needed.

Communication, Medical/Fire Facilities

The single point of contact for the Camp is described in the Camper Orientation, Camp Boosters Briefing, and update emails sent to camper families. Any camp boosters can be used in any emergency circumstances.

Real-time Communication
Text messaging is used as the only way for real-time communication purposes.

• There is a text group of camp boosters being used to ensure timely communication of all instances and daily operations.
• There is a text group of camper families being used for daily update and timely emergency communications.

Medical facilities listed below are the same listed in the Severe Illness and Injuries section of this Response and Emergency Plan on this page.

​Arnold
Family Medical Center - Arnold
Address: 2182 CA-4, Arnold, CA 95223 (Google map link)
7.4 miles (12 min) from campsite
36 miles (48 min) from farthest running trail head at Mosquito Lakes

Angels Camp
Angels Camp Family Medical Center
Address: 445 S Main St, Angels Camp, CA 95222 (Google map link)
28 miles (39 min) from campsite
56 miles (1 hr 11 min) from farthest running trail head at Mosquito Lakes

Fire Facility that is relevant to the camp is the CAL FIRE fire station, located at Arnold.

Anything Missing?

Contact the camp here.