Heat & Air Quality Policy

At Monarch Camps, camper health and safety are our highest priorities. We continuously monitor weather conditions, heat levels, and air quality throughout the day. Program activities may be modified when conditions warrant.

Heat Policy

🟢 Under 95°

• Normal camp operations.

🟡 95°–99°

• Additional water breaks.
• Increased shade and indoor activities.
• Reduced strenuous outdoor activity.

🟠 100°–104°

• Vigorous outdoor activities suspended.
• Sports and high-exertion activities moved indoors when possible.
• Pool and water-based activities may continue.

🔴 105° and above

• Camp programming moves primarily indoors.
• Outdoor activities limited to pool activities and necessary transitions between locations.

Air Quality Policy

Monarch Camps uses the United States Air Quality Index (AQI).

🟢 AQI 0–100 (Good / Moderate)

• Normal camp operations.

🟠 AQI 101–150 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

• Reduced strenuous outdoor activities.
• Additional hydration and rest periods.

🔴 AQI 151–200 (Unhealthy)

• Outdoor sports and strenuous activities suspended.
• Activities moved indoors when possible.

🟣 AQI 201+ (Very Unhealthy)

• Indoor-only programming.
• Outdoor activities limited to essential transitions.

Why We Have This Policy

Children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and the effects of poor air quality than adults. To help protect campers and staff, Monarch Camps follows guidance from the National Weather Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local air quality agencies when determining activity modifications during periods of extreme heat or reduced air quality.