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Health Screenings, Services, Medications and Allergies
Health Screenings
In compliance with American Camp Association standards, all
campers will receive a brief health screening by the health staff
upon arrival at camp. The purpose of the screening is to
identify any evidence of illness and to review health history and
medication(s). Parents will be notified of any unusual findings.
Health Services
Camp Menzies has a qualified health care manager on-site and
staff are trained in First Aid. A doctor is on-call if illness or injury
requires additional medical attention. Parents will be notified in
the event of an emergency. The health care manager
administers routine health care and medications.
If your camper becomes ill or is injured (seriously enough to be
taken to the doctor, or to spend more than a few hours in the
infirmary) you will be notified. If your daughter returns from
camp with complaints of injury, please contact the Girl Scouts
Heart of Central California Program Center within 48 hours.
Medications
The “Patch ‘n’ Go” (infirmary) is staffed by qualified health staff
that administers all medications. The State of California, Girl
Scouts of the USA, and the American Camp Association require
that all medications (prescription and over-the-counter) are kept
locked in the infirmary, including itch relieving creams,
antibiotic ointment, and any vitamins or homeopathic remedies.
The only exceptions are medications that would be needed
immediately such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine. All
prescription and over-the-counter medication needs to be in the
original container with the camper’s name and address, plus
complete directions for use on the container. California State
law DOES NOT allow us to distribute prescription medications to
anyone besides the person listed on the medication. Please list
all medications you are sending and directions for use on the
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