05/06/2026

Managing Extreme Heat at Recreational Camps for Children

May 27th - DPH

Join the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) for our Managing Extreme Heat at Recreational Camps for Children webinar on May 27, 2026, with two sessions at 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Both sessions will discuss the same information, and we are expecting a lot of interest, please only register for one session. We will cover information on heat tools, resources, and seasonal preparedness.

Periods of unhealthy heat can pose serious health risks, especially for older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, outdoor workers, and others who may be more vulnerable. This webinar will highlight DPH heat tools and alerts and share ways to help prepare for the heat season at recreational camps for children.

Who should attend:

Camp operators, local partners, and others who help support campers, staff, and volunteers attending camp during the heat season.

Topics will include:

• Heat risks and who is most affected
• Awareness and preparedness strategies
• DPH heat tools and alerts
• Potential mitigation strategies for camp activities

Registration:

• To register for the May 27, 2026 9:00 am session, please click here.
• To register for the May 27, 2026 4:00 pm session, please click here.

Please direct any questions to recreationalcamps@mass.gov. We look forward to providing this training and hope you can join. Please share this webinar information with all interested parties and camp operators in your community.