High
Meadows employs qualified medical professionals to tend to the
health care needs of campers  and staff on site during the camp
day. Our professional Health Center staff tries to address issues
to the best of their abilities. Some situations require that
a camper be sent home, such as vomiting, diarrhea, persistent
fever, or temperature above 102 degrees. Parents are notified immediately
of any major medical concerns, at the discretion of the Health
Center staff. In extreme medical emergencies, the nurse or Camp
Director may call 911. For non-life threatening issues, we prefer
that parents transport their children to a doctor or hospital
for further medical attention. We generally do not call parents
regarding minor issues which are easily taken care of and do
not affect the camper’s day, such as cuts, scrapes, & bug
bites. Most campers visiting the Health Center are given a note
to take home describing the issue and our treatment.
In the absence of the nurse, or for offsite trips, a staff person
who is currently certified by a nationally recognized provider
of training in standard first aid and CPR is designated as the
health care manager.
Current and complete health forms are required for all campers
and staff participating in our programs as they are vital in
making our program safe. We expect that all information is up
to date and that any changes or additions are reported to the
Health Center in a timely manner. We cannot permit campers without
completed health forms to participate in our program. Unit Leaders,
Counselors, and Specialists are made aware of relevant medical
issues prior to camper arrival. All medical information is kept
secure and used judiciously to provide the best experience possible
for our campers in a safe, responsible environment.
Appropriate first aid supplies are located in the health center,
in the vans and buses, and at waterfront areas. First aid supplies
are taken on all offsite trips. Mini-packs are available at castles
and activity centers.
High Meadows follows the standards and recommendations of the
American Camp Association. Medications are strictly monitored
and access to them is restricted to key personnel. Campers who
are taking medications that must be administered at camp must
bring them in their original prescription bottle with correct
physician-issued instructions. Medications must be brought directly
to the Health Center or given directly to the staff member, along
with a completed Medication Release Form. Campers who use epi-pens
or inhalers must have parental / doctor authorization to carry
these medications with them on campus.
High Meadows follows Universal Precaution procedures in accordance
with CDC guidelines for the handling of human blood and body
fluids. Education and adherence to procedure are intended to
prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens by treating all human
blood and specified body fluids as potentially infective.
Staying hydrated is very important at camp. We take advantage
of every opportunity to encourage campers to drink fluids. Water
fountains and juice jugs are located all around campus.
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