(Note: Special concerns should be noted on the Health Form and should also be mentioned to the Director and/or Health Care Manager at camper check-in time.)

Notification of Illness or Injury at Camp

Parents will be notified by the camp, via phone, as soon as possible, in the following situations:

1. Child has a fever over 102.5 degrees.
   
2. Child has a condition which requires outside medical attention (either a visit to a Doctor’s office or Emergency facility).
   
3. Child has an illness lasting over a 48-72 hour time span.

Calls may be made to parents regarding other medical situations as well. Calls to parents about medical conditions are logged in the Medical Logbook.

Dietary Needs

If dietary needs are extensive, complicated and/or severe, it is best to call
the director as soon as possible to be sure the campers needs can be met at camp. Common dietary needs such as vegetarianism, common allergies, etc. are not a problem once the staff is aware of the situation. In addition, campers are expected to be mature enough to take responsibility for their own needs in making food choices.

Bed Wetting

Please be sure that the camp staff is aware that a camper may wet the bed. We are happy to assist your child in any way we can and to make it as much of a non-event as possible. It is important that the camper have several sets of bedding so that linen changes can occur quickly and easily.

ADD/ ADHD at Camp Bishopswood

We want your child to have a wonderful camp experience. In order for that to happen your child will need certain skills. While your child will undoubtedly be quite physically active at camp, camp is still a place where children frequently need to listen, follow instructions, focus and keep themselves organized. Camp may not be the best time to give your child a “holiday” from his/her medication. Our nurse is happy to administer your child’s prescribed medication at morning medication time and during the day if needed. Many children take medications at camp for a variety of ailments and issues so there’s no need to worry about anyone “knowing” what your child is taking or why.

Other Special Needs

Please call the Director before arrival at camp if your child has long or short term special needs. We do our best to accommodate, and can best do that with advance information and preparation. Particular needs or concerns may include a cast or recent injury, emotional issues that effect a child’s ability to cope at camp, sleep walking, fear of the dark, fear of water, etc. Special concerns should be noted on the Health Form and should also be mentioned to the Director and/or Health Care Manager when the camper checks-in at camp.