On the third day of camp, a fellow counselor reports persistent symptoms and plans to tough it out. What should you do?

• A. Ignore the situation completely
• B. Tell the rest of the team to handle it themselves
• C. Inform Admin or Camp Advisor or nurses
• D. Notify the kids' parents only

Answer: (C)

When someone on staff is having persistent symptoms and wants to push through, the best move is to involve the established health and supervision channels. Reporting the situation to the camp administration, the camp advisor, or the nurses ensures the issue is handled by people who know the procedures, can assess the risk, and decide the right next steps for everyone's safety. This follows the proper chain of command and protects both the counselor and the campers from potential illness spreading or from worsening a health issue. The medical team can determine if the counselor should rest, go home, or seek medical care, and they can document what happened for safety records.

Ignoring it or telling others to handle it shifts responsibility away from trained supervision and can put people at risk. Notifying parents only bypasses necessary medical assessment and can breach confidentiality or cause unnecessary alarm. Staying within the proper line of communication keeps the response professional, timely, and aligned with camp policies.