Protecting the health and wellness of the children at camp is an important goal of our program. Campers who are well taken care of are more likely to enjoy new activities. Our staff and medical personnel watch campers closely for indications of when a camper may need special care.

Camp Howe staff is comprised of carefully selected childcare professionals, students and graduates from the leading colleges and universities around the country and the world. Together, they provide Camp Howe's campers with the best possible summer experience of their lives.  There is a strong feeling of family at Camp Howe, and everyone, staff and campers alike, become part of our Camp Howe Family.

The camp health center is supervised by a registered nurse and is assisted by EMT's and paramedics. Together they ensure medications, first aid, as needed medications and TLC are administered in a professional and friendly atmosphere. To aid in the wellness of campers and staff, we place a high value on safety in camp. Campers are taught safety procedures throughout camp. In the event of injury, many staff are trained in first aid and CPR and our lifeguards are certified by the American Red Cross or similar organization.

Recruiting staff is a major part of our off-season work. Each year we have more applicants than we have jobs because of our attractive location and our returning counselor rate. Staff members are screened carefully by the camp director, executive director for experience, skills, character, personality, attitude and leadership ability. Each candidate completes a thorough application and are interviewed to a set standard. We contact all references to confirm the strengths of each applicant.