Inclement Weather Procedures: We monitor the weather on a constant basis as it is the most critical factor in our schedule for the day and the activities planned. Safety is, and will always be, our #1 priority. 

• Air Quality

  • We monitor the AQI and limit or omit outdoor activity when necessary to ensure the safety of our campers.

• Rain/Thunderstorms with lightning

  • In the case of predicted rain: We monitor closely and continue to operate as normal with outdoor activities. 

  • If lightning occurs: We immediately move the campers indoors where they are safe, whether or not a watch or warning is issued. 

  • If there is a severe thunderstorm watch: We monitor closely and adapt activities to be close to shelter. 

  • If there is a severe thunderstorm warning: Activities will be moved indoors until the warning is lifted or downgraded to a watch. 

  • Remember to send proper rain gear with your camper! 

• Tornado/High Winds/Derecho

  • If a watch is issued: We monitor closely and adapt activities to be close to shelter in the event a warning be issued. Remember- a watch means conditions are favorable for a weather event to occur, not that one necessarily will occur. 

  • If a warning is issued: We take cover in interior rooms with no windows and remain sheltering in place until the warning is lifted or downgraded to a watch. Remember, warnings issued by NWS mean that the weather event is happening, is imminent, or is very likely to occur. 

• Emergency Communications:

  • In the event DLC needs to contact parents throughout the week, we will send emails and text messages to listed contacts. If a timely response is needed, we may also follow up with phone calls.

  • In the event of severe weather, we will share updates after storms have passed. You can also check the Dunes Learning Center website: https://duneslearningcenter.org/updates.