Extreme Weather Disrupts Summer Camps for U.S. Children

Summer camps across the United States are modifying or suspending outdoor activities as extreme heat, wildfire smoke, flooding and heavy rain create safety risks. Programs are moving activities indoors, using masks and altering schedules, while some sites, including Camp Widjiwagan in Minnesota, have evacuated because of nearby wildfires. The disruptions affect a widely used form of summer childcare and recreation and are becoming a more routine operational concern for camp leaders.