Extreme Heat Redefines Summer Camp

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — One Midlands recreation department rethinks traditional summer camp due to dangerous temperatures. Officials with Greenview Park in Columbia have moved virtually every outdoor activity indoors to protect summer campers from heat exhaustion. From ping pong to pool, to board games, participants in the camp are rethinking ways to have fun, leaving the playground, tennis courts and poolside benches to bake in the heat. Forecasters warn, during the hottest hours of the day, stay inside. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends visiting elderly family members and friends twice a day, as isolated adults are at a much higher risk of heat related health problems and death. Signs of heat exhaustion include: clammy skin; loss of color in skin; sweating; dry mouth and headache. If you notice any of these symptoms, get out of the heat immediately. If no improvement, call 911.