Camper Medication
Getting medications to your camper is an important task that our camp nurses take very seriously. We have implemented the following policies and procedures to ensure our nurses are proving the best care to all of our campers and are compliant with state and county guidelines.
Dispensing:
ALL medicines, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications, vitamins, ointments, and supplements (like melatonin), MUST be dispensed by our nurse. The nurse dispenses daily medications (both prescriptions and OTC medications) at regular times throughout the day: during meals (8:30am, 12:30pm, 6:30pm) and before bedtime (9:30pm). Campers are not allowed to keep ANY medication in their cabin, with the exception of emergency inhalers and Epi-Pens (with physician approval).Stocked Meds:
Our Health Center stocks a full array of over-the-counter medications, and our nurse is ready to administer these when needed: antihistamines, pain relievers, antacids, topical itch relievers and antibiotic ointments, for example. Please do not send these to camp. Your doctor will need to approve or deny these medications (called Standing Orders) on Page 2 of the Health Recommendations form.Get a Prescription:
ALL medication your camper needs (that are not stocked in our Health Center) need to be prescribed by your camper's doctor on Page 3 of the Health Recommendations form. This includes prescriptions, vitamins, supplements, ointments, over-the-counter medication (like allergy medicine), inhalers, etc. When in doubt, have them include it here.Getting Medications to Camp:
Daily and as-needed medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, must be registered with Haas Pharmacy by May 1st. This is required for medication in pill, tablet, or capsule form. Haas will work with your camper's physician to confirm the orders and will blister pack the medications and deliver them to camp. If you think your camper may need medications at camp this summer, please carefully review the instructions here: How-To Register and Fill Prescriptions for CampAny creams, ointments, injections, or other liquids should be sent through Haas Pharmacy, if possible, but are not required to. If medication will be brought by you to camp, the medication needs to be given to the nurse in pharmacy labeled bottles and/or the original packaging or they will not be accepted. By law, we cannot administer medication from plastic bags or pill boxes. ALL medications in ORIGINAL bottles should be put in a ziplock bag with your camper’s name to turn into the camp nurse upon arrival at camp.
Reminders:
ALL medications must have a matching prescription from your doctor. NO medications are allowed in the cabins or with your camper (unless they have physician-approved self-carry emergency medications). Do NOT pack medications in your child’s luggage. Any medications (prescribed and over the counter), supplements, vitamins, and ointments found in the possession of a camper, will be confiscated.Vitamins and Supplements
If your camper does not absolutely require daily vitamins, supplements, or any other over-the-counter remedy at home, please do not send such medications to camp. Our meals are nutritious and tasty, and the food is plentiful! We do so much during the day that we don't need extra melatonin to sleep! If these daily OTC medications are absolutely necessary, they need to be prescribed by your doctor and dispensed by our nurse.
Medication Changes
We cannot administer medications that have not been approved by your physician. If your camper is prescribed a new medication after submitting your health form, you MUST alert the camp staff by emailing info@mahetu.org. Parent/Guardian’s inability to provide appropriate documentation by a Licensed Medical Professional may result in the delay of the medication administration, of which the camp nurse and staff will not be held accountable.
