Health and safety are of paramount importance at Terp Quest, and we invest time in ensuring our staff are well-prepared. Everyone working at Terp Quest participates in over 40 hours of hands-on training prior to each summer. Terp Quest standards for safety training and child supervision exceed those mandated for camps by the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
American Red Cross - Professional Rescurer CPR/AED and First Aid
All TerpQuest staff hold current certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid through the American Red Cross (or equivalent or greater certification).
This certification provides staff with skills in the following areas:
- CPR
- AED
- Primary Assessment
- Ventilations (including BVM)
- Choking (conscious and unconscious)
- First Aid
American Red Cross Water Safety Awareness
All counselors participate in a water safety training course just prior to the start of camp. In addition to TerpQuest counselors, RecWell certified life guards are on duty at all times during the camp day.
Daily swim tests are required for any camper who wishes to swim in the diving well (deep end) of the pool. These test are administered by the lifeguards on duty.
If your camper needs to strengthen their swimming skills, we highly recommend exploring the Learn to Swim program through RecWell and the Swim Safety courses offered as an add-on to camp.
Background Checks
All TerpQuest staff must submit to fingerprinting/background check as a condition of employment
Medication Administration
There is always at least one staff member present at camp trained in medication administration, including the camp director.