Health Policies
MEDICAL FORMS
Please note that a CURRENT EXAM and up to date VACCINATIONS are mandatory for every camper coming to Ramah and must be noted on the medical form. Physical exams must have been completed within the past 11 months. Be sure that all information is complete and uploaded into your CampInTouch account. The camp medical form must be filled out in order to participate in our program.
All medical conditions and special concerns MUST be communicated to the Camp Nurse. This will provide a positive and safe environment for your child. As with all sensitive information communicated to staff, it will only be shared with necessary staff members.
We cannot administer treatment or medication without a completed medical form, including signed consent to treat; therefore, no one can be admitted to camp without a completed, signed medical form.
ILLNESS
We are concerned about the health of every camper. Please keep your sick child at home. This protects the health of your child and other campers and staff. A child may return to camp when:
- No fever has been present for at least 24 hours
- Diarrhea and vomiting has cleared for at least 24 hours
- Antibiotics, if prescribed, have been used for at least 24 hours
- Frequent coughing and nasal discharge are resolved
- Pain (earache, cramps, headache, etc.) are resolved
- Mood, appetite, behavior and activity are normal again
You will be notified if your child is exposed to a communicable illness at camp. In turn, kindly notify camp if your child has been exposed to a communicable illness at home. Additionally, please share any special concerns.
MEDICATIONS
If your child requires special medication or prescription medication during the day, please bring the medication, in its original bottle, labeled with your child's name, along with specific doctor's instructions for its administration, to the camp office. All medications will be kept in the nurse's office, and will ONLY be administered under the direction of the Camp nurse.
NO MEDICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CAMP UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOUR CHILD'S PHYSICIAN.
We understand that some campers may take a "vacation" from their regular, school-year dose of medication during the summer. Often, this is because camp is assumed to be a less structured, stress-free environment. While camp is definitely a time for fun and relaxation, there are many different situations to deal with including new social situations and changes in routine. For these reasons we strongly request that you discuss the above factors with your physician. If you are considering a "vacation" from medication for your child, you must let camp know. This information is essential in order to ensure a successful summer for your child.