San Diego summer camp safety in focus after Texas tragedy

Camp counselors wear many hats, but their most important role is keeping kids safe, especially in the wake of a devastating flood at a Texas camp that killed 27 children and counselors.

“It’s really 365 days a year, every minute we have to focus on safety. And you can’t ever let your guard down,” said Jamie Cosson, executive director for YMCA’s three overnight camps: Camp Surf, Rain Tree Ranch and Camp Marston.

Cosson has been receiving calls from concerned parents after flash floods at Camp Mystic in Texas killed at least 27 children and counselors over the weekend…

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