Camp Parent Information Packet - Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi

Do Not Bring to Camp• pets• drugs• alcohol• tobacco productsHEALTH CARE• pocket knives or weapons of anykind• cell phones• expensive clothing or jewelry• gum, candy, snacks or foodResident Campers are required to have a record of a physical examination by alicensed physician within the last 24 months of their camp session dates. This means thatyou will need to complete the Camper Health History Form 2012 and have your doctorcomplete – Camper Health Care Recommendations Form 2. Campers without acompleted health exam form cannot stay at camp.A health care specialist is on duty all summer. Parents will be notified of any illness orinjury that requires a doctor’s care. Every effort is made to contact parents right away.In the event of an emergency, the camper will be treated. It is very important thatparents provided correct telephone numbers for emergency contacts. Any minorinjuries requiring preliminary first aid (such as scrapes and bruises) will be recorded anddiscussed with you during check-out.MEDICATIONS AT CAMPThe Health Care Specialist collects all prescription medications during check-in. Theyalso keep and dispense medications to campers and staff.NOTE: The Infirmary will have over the counter medications such as acetaminophen(Tylenol), ibuprofen, Pepto-Bismol, Benadryl, and Midol (or similar medications) in stock.You do not have to send these medications with your camper.All medications must be in the original container, prescribed for the camper, andinclude directions from her licensed physician. Parents must note on the health historyand examinations form that the camper is taking medication.MEDICATION HOLIDAYSSome doctors may recommend that your child take a “medication holiday” during thesummer, especially if they are on medications for ADD or ADHD. However “medicationvacations” can make your camper’s experience at summer camp less enjoyable andeven difficult for them. During their stay at summer camp, we encourage you to keepthem on their prescribed medications.EXTREME ALLERGIC REACTIONS AND INHALERSCampers with extreme allergic reactions must bring their treatment kit to camp and beable to self administer the medication. We recommend “EpiPen” automatic injectors,which are easy for children to use. Campers can carry their treatment kits, EpiPens, andother medications to treat these allergic reactions in their back packs or fanny packs orthe unit first aid kit. In addition to allergy treatment kits, campers can carry rescueinhalers in their back packs or unit first aid kits as well. Label both the medication andpack with the camper’s name.