Health warnings for youth on retreats and camps

On retreats, camps, etc., there are a few basic heath warnings to give the youth:

• Always wear some kind of foot covering – cuts on the feet can greatly diminish enjoyment and participation.
  
• Beware of bare feet on hot pavement and sand.
  
• Beware of dehydration, especially if the air is cool:
  
  • You have to stay ahead of it, you can't easily catch up.
    
  • Plain old water is the best hydration.
    
  • The first warning of a problem is ceasing to sweat.
    
  • Dark urine, headaches, stomachaches can all be symptoms.
    
  • A person who becomes disoriented is in real danger!
    
  • They need to cool down, lay down and get fluids
    
• One sunburns easily on cool days and overcast days
  
• Everyone needs a soap shower every day