Kanakuk Kamps Statement Regarding H1N1 Test Results

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Jay Holden
Marketing Director
Kanakuk Kamps
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 266-3284
jay@kanakuk.com
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For Immediate Release

Statement for Attribution to Doug Goodwin
Chief Operating Officer
Kanakuk Ministries, Branson Missouri

Branson, MO — June 26, 2009 — Kanakuk Kamps today released the following update on the State Health Department’s results of the H1N1 test results from their Kampers.

“Today, Stone County health officials and Kanakuk Kamps received word that five Kampers tested positive for the H1N1 virus. Each of these cases was isolated to one of Kanakuk’s eight Kamps.

“Because the health and safety of our Kampers is of top priority to us, these Kampers had already been sent home as a precautionary measure. The flu-like symptoms they have been experiencing are relatively mild and include sore throats and fevers, and usually pass within 72 hours.

“We will continue to work with local and state officials to ensure that we are doing everything we can to isolate the flu and protect the health of our Kampers who will be joining us throughout the summer.

“On Thursday, June 25, the session in which the virus was detected, ended as was regularly scheduled. Between sessions, we took additional precautionary measures to clean and disinfect our facilities.

“All new incoming Kampers attending our current session were screened prior to arrival. All parents were required to fill out an additional health questionnaire and Kampers were tested for fever. Kampers with flu-like symptoms, fever or known exposure to others with influenza have not and will not be allowed into the Kamps.

“In addition, we will continue to be vigilant in our efforts to detect and isolate any Kampers with flu-like systems. Our H1N1 protocol at all eight of the Kanakuk Kamps now include: immediate isolation of Kampers with flu-like symptoms, personal care and screening by physicians and nurses, parental contact and testing for Influenza A. If the test comes back positive, Kampers are then sent home.

“We believe that the swift and aggressive actions we have taken will help ensure that the Kampers who will be joining us for the rest of the season will be able to enjoy our summer tradition of providing an ‘Exciting Adventure in Christian Athletics.”


Kanakuk Kamps has been located in Branson since 1926 and each year many families make this premiere camp a summer tradition. Kanakuk Ministries is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) that provides children from all over the world with an “Exciting Adventure in Christian Athletics.” There are 8 Kanakuk Kamps facilities in Missouri and Colorado that serve over 13,000 kids each summer. Extensive information about the Kamps is available at www.kanakuk.com

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