For the safety of our campers, we require all medications, prescribed or not, to be kept in a locked, secure space while on the property. All medications, including over-the-counter medications (aspirin, cold, allergy pills, etc.) and vitamins must be given to the health care team.
It is not necessary to send as-needed, over-the-counter medications to camp. Our camp health center is stocked with over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, Benadryl, and cough drops for as-needed use per our treatment guidelines and per your approval on your camp forms. If you decide to send these medications to camp anyway, they must be in the original containers.
All prescription medication must be in the original container with the participant’s name, physician’s name and phone number, and the exact dosage on the label. Medications are administered by the directions only. We cannot accept prescription medications, vitamins, or any over-the-counter medications that are not in the original containers, no exceptions.
All medications will be checked in upon arrival and the health care team will administer medications. Emergency medications (inhalers, EpiPens, insulin) may be an exception. Consult with the health care team upon arrival to discuss options.
For each participant bringing medications to Camporee (youth or adult), they must each have one Ziploc bag per person with their first and last name written clearly on the outside in permanent marker. In the bag, include all medications in original containers and a completed, signed Medication Log (PDF). The form is not needed for participants who are not bringing medications to camp.