Health & Wellness

Inclusion & Camper Care 

Camp Livingston’s trained and licensed Camper Care Team supports campers with varying needs and are prepared to work with caregivers and professionals to provide a fulfilling camp experience. Please contact the Executive Director to discuss any reasonable accommodations that can be implemented for your child, including the opportunity to have a one-on-one staff member (limited availability) work with your child.

The Camper Care Team consists of two nurses and licensed social workers who are available 24/7. Our nursing staff administer prescriptions and over the counter medication, provide First Aid, and support the general wellness and physical health of campers and staff members.

At Camp Livingston, we understand that children who come to camp are growing and changing everyday. Camp Livingston social workers are experts in child development and are available to support the social and emotional wellness of all Camp Livingston campers. Our social workers coach campers through a variety of challenges, providing the care and guidance campers need to have their best camp experience.

Medical Emergencies

When registering for camp, a copy of medical insurance card and prescription drug card are required. Parents are notified by camp staff if their child requires an overnight stay in the health center. If a child visits a doctor or if a prescription drug is deemed necessary, parents will be notified and billed for any co-pays or fees.

Certifications

Camp Livingston is accredited by the American Camp Association. Waterfront staff are trained lifeguards, certified in First Aid and CPR. Many other camp staff hold CPR and First Aid certifications as well. At least one member of the Adventures Unlimited staff is also Wilderness First Aid or Responder certified. In addition, Camp Livingston complies with all Health Department regulations.

Emergency Procedures & Safety

All staff are trained with Camp Livingston’s Emergency Procedures and Safety Manual which covers safety procedures for severe weather, lock-down, fire, and other types of safety emergencies. Fire and weather drills maybe be held each session with campers.

Medication

Many of our campers have daily medication or supplements at camp. We strongly recommend that campers remain on their regular (at home) medication routine throughout their time at Camp. Medication of any kind is only to be stored in our Health Center and never possessed by any individual camper. Emergency medications, such as EpiPens and inhalers, are kept in the cabins by staff, if required.

All types of daily medications must be prepared as described, brought to Camp during opening day drop off, and signed off with a Health Center staff present.

For daily use prescription medication/daily use vitamins or, melatonin, etc:

Before you arrive at camp, you must prepare a “blister pack” containing all pills that your camper requires at each time of day. For example, if your camper takes three different pills at breakfast, you will place all three pills in a single pouch in the blister pack that are required at breakfast. If your camper takes one pill in the morning and two pills before bedtime, you will prepare two separate blister packs (one with the single pill for breakfast and the second with two pills per pouch for bedtime). Properly prepared and labeled blister packs are a simple way to ensure the right medications are given to campers at the correct time. Information on where to purchase blister packs, what kind to purchase, and how to label them for Camp are included in step-by-step detail in the Parent/Guardian Handbook.

For non-pill prescription or daily use medications (liquids, creams, ointments, powders, etc.):

If possible, please choose chewable or dissolvable versions of medications instead of liquids as liquids are challenging to store at camp. Bring any prescription to camp in their original containers (make sure each has a label with the camper’s name, the name of the medication, and any dosage requirements on the packaging). Place each individual medication in an individual one-gallon Ziplock plastic bag and label it with your camper’s name, the name of the medication, the time of day it needs to be taken/applied. Individual packaging will help us organize these medications to ensure they are given at the proper times and will allow us to separate regularly scheduled medications from those taken as needed.

For other medications:

If your camper requires an injection at specific times, regularly uses an inhaler, or medication that requires special handling, please contact us at the office to discuss this so we can make the necessary arrangements. Please label inhalers with your camper’s name directly on the inhaler, not just on the box.

For as needed medications:

If your camper takes any prescription or non-prescription medications on an as needed basis, you will bring those medications to camp in their original containers (make sure each has a label with the camper’s name, the name of the medication, and any dosage requirements on the packaging). This includes pills. Place each individual as needed medication in an individual one-gallon Ziplock plastic bag and label it with your camper’s name, the name of the medication, and write “AS NEEDED” on the bag.

The Health Center stocks a wide variety of over-the-counter medications that campers might typically require for minor aches, pains, rashes, fevers, etc if the need arises (not for regular or daily use). Unless your child needs something specific, there is no need to send Acetaminophen, Benadryl, Claritin, Ibuprofen, Lactaid, cough drops, decongestant (Sudafed), antacid, and all first aid supplies. You are required to give permission for these as needed over-the-counter medications in the Health History Form.

A section on medication related Frequently Asked Questions and more details on the medication process can be found in the Parent/Guardian Handbook in any enrolled camper’s CampInTouch account.

If camp is required to organize or blister pack your camper’s medication or the medication(s) being given to your camper is different than you have indicated in the Health History Form, you will be charged a $150 processing and handling fee. Please ensure the information provided precisely matches the medication dropped off.