During extreme hazy, hot and humid conditions athletic trainers and staff at WPI take special precautions to keep summer campers safe. Associate Athletic Director Ann McCarron, "In the summertime outside, we want to make sure that the campers bring their sunscreen, we reapply, we make sure that we give them plenty of time to have hydrate and take water breaks. Our head coaches do a great job in making sure that safety is their number one priority with all our campers."

Head Athletic Trainer Mike DeSavage said it's a delicate balance between fun and safety. "There is a true line. When it's unsafe, we have to take them off and that's unhappy. We don't like cut lines or anything, but we try to make it so they can have as much fun out here as possible. If they have to go in and practice inside for a little while and then come back out and we'll have shorter sessions. We talk to the coaches and we have a good relationship with the coaches and stuff. We make sure that it's safe for all the activities that we're doing."

WPI staff use technology such as Heat Stress Trackers to make sure the camp attendees are safe. McCarron, "With this heat wave that we have going on, we want to make sure that we keep an eye on testing the heat and make sure the humidity is not too high."

DeSavage added that good hydration starts the day before excessive heat, "Hydration and eating starts today for tomorrow. You don't just start drinking in waters or Gatorades in the morning. Start the hydration system today. Make sure you're eating and hydrating the day before and all throughout the day as well."