Community Health At Camp
The well-being of our camp community is our top concern. By prioritizing the health of our campers and staff, we invite parents, guardians, and extended family members to join us in ensuring the wellness of everyone at camp and at home. Let's work together to keep everyone healthy and thriving!
Health at Camp Starts at Home
Campers are encouraged to join the camp when they are in good health and feeling great. Kindly keep an eye on your child's well-being before sending them to camp. If your child displays any signs of possible contagious illnesses, they must stay at home.
- Cough
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
- Unexplained loss of taste or smell
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Fatigue
Campers who experience any of these symptoms will be requested to leave. If a camper has a temperature exceeding 100.4º F, or is experiencing diarrhea or vomiting, they must be symptom-free for at least 24 hours and have a note from a healthcare provider before coming back to camp. Remember, taking care of your health is the first step to enjoying a great camping experience!
Handwashing & Sanitizing
Hand washing and sanitizing stations are located throughout camp. Campers and Staff must wash their hands and/or sanitize their hands between each activity period, as well as before and after lunch periods and snack times.
Health & Wellness Practices
Each campus has a designated Health Office with an area for sick Campers, in addition to a dedicated quarantine space for Campers with communicable diseases. Health-trained Camp Staff are certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Responding to Emergencies First Aid, and Anaphylaxis Response. A Registered Nurse is available on each campus throughout the Camp Season. Only Certified Health Designees may provide care to Campers and communicate illness and/or injuries to Parents/Guardians. Calls are placed following treatment. Each campus is equipped with at least one AED device.
In the event of a medical emergency with a Camper that cannot be treated at camp, Staff will first call 911 and then immediately contact Parents/Guardians.
Health Forms
Campers In order for your child to join the camp, it is essential to have a current health history, immunization records, and a physical exam conducted by a licensed healthcare provider within the past year on file. These are mandatory as per the New Jersey Youth Standards. Without these forms submitted to the Camp nurse, your child will not be able to attend the camp.
Once you have completed the registration, you can access the forms in your camp account. The health history form is filled out online and can be updated as needed. You have the option to utilize our physical exam and immunization forms, or submit standardized forms from healthcare providers.
All health forms can be scanned and uploaded to your camp account, ensuring a smooth process for all campers.
Medication Policies
Should your child need medication while at camp, it must be brought in its original packaging by an authorized adult and handed over to the Health Director/Nurse. A written order or prescription from a healthcare provider must accompany all medications. Campers are not permitted to keep any medication in their pockets or backpack, including over-the-counter medication.
The medications are stored in a secure container, accessible to trained Health Staff. When off-campus, Health Staff carry all medications for their campers in their First Aid Kit. Any communication regarding medications should be in writing and directed to your child’s Group Leader, Camp Director, or Health Director/Nurse. Medications can be collected by an authorized adult on your child’s last day of camp. Any unclaimed medication will be disposed of at the end of the camp season.
Administering Medication at Camp
At the health office, medications will be securely kept in a locked container, accessible only to certified health staff. Campers are expected to self-administer their medications, using the original container with the doctor’s written authorization.
The medication must be labeled with the child’s name, correct dosage, and scheduled administration time, exactly as received from the pharmacy. This ensures a safe and organized way for campers to manage their health needs independently.
Over the Counter (OTC) Medications
Over the counter medications (i.e. Benadryl, Advil, Ear drops, etc.) cannot be given to campers without authorization from a healthcare provider. OTC medication must be brought to camp by an authorized adult in the original container, labeled with the child’s name, proper dosage and the exact time to be given.
Campers must be able self administer all medications with assistance from Camp Staff. In the event that it becomes necessary to treat your child, you will be notified.
Auto Injectors (Epi-Pen®, Auvi-Q®, Adrenaclick®)
If your child requires an auto injector, an authorized adult must provide the injector on the first day of camp with complete written orders from the child’s healthcare provider. You can use the "Asthma Action Plan" or the "Allergy Action Plan" form available in your CampIntouch account.
The auto injector must be in its original packaging, labeled exactly how it came from the pharmacy. Health trained Staff will assist your child with the auto injector if there is suspected anaphylaxis. You will be contacted immediately, and your child will be taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital Emergency Room.
Other Emergency Medication
Nasal rescue seizure medication may be given to a Camper only when the campers physician and parent authorize the Health Designee- Campus Director or Program Director to do so in writing.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS POLICIES
More information about our health and wellness policies is available in our Parent Guide.
