Health, Medication, & Wellness
Health, Medication, & Wellness
Prepping for Camp
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Get active!
If your camper is unaccustomed to lots of physical activity, prepare for camp adventures by slowly increasing their activities in the weeks leading up to camp.
Health
As you and your camper prepare for their week of adventure, please monitor them for any symptoms that could indicate an infectious illness. To make Camp Eagle a good experience for everyone, we ask that if your camper has been sick or shown symptoms of sickness in the past 48 hrs (i.e., fever of 101 or higher, vomiting, or diarrhea), please consider not bringing them to Camp Eagle until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
If a camper arrives at camp with symptoms of sickness, they will be evaluated by our medical staff and might need to return home depending on the severity and risk posed to other campers.
If you have any questions about these guidelines, please reach out to us. Our goal is to provide a distraction-free experience for every single camper at camp, and doing our best to collectively prevent sickness from spreading is a HUGE part of that!
Medication (Collection & Distribution)
Camp Eagle’s medical staff distributes all medications to campers. Medication will be collected upon the camper’s arrival and given to the medical staff for distribution throughout the week. Any emergency medications, such as inhalers and EpiPens, will remain with the camper or their counselor at all times. Regulated refrigerators are available if needed.
All medication must be in its original prescription bottle with the camper/guest name, expiration date, and dosing information listed. Medications will be administered as prescribed by our designated Camp Health Team.
First Aid & Minor Incidents
Camp Eagle provides basic first aid for minor injuries and ailments for Summer Camp, Group Camp, some Retreats, and Wilderness experiences. Well-stocked first aid kits are located around camp. They are regularly checked and accessible to staff members. Trained staff also have basic first aid supplies with them at all times.
Our trained camp personnel and full-time staff are ready to treat minor scrapes and bruises and for making day-to-day medical decisions for campers within the limits of their training. For more serious injuries, conditions, or ailments, trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are summoned to administer care and treatment as needed.
We would rather over-communicate with you than leave you in the dark. We contact parents for anything beyond bumps and scratches.
AED
Camp Eagle has four working Automated External Defibrillators (AED), strategically located. Each AED is maintained in good working order and is checked and signed off monthly by a designated staff member to ensure that they are all working properly in case of a medical emergency that requires them.
Nutrition
Campers need a lot of fuel to power them through their adventure activities each day, and our Foodservice Director stays right on top of it by providing plenty of tasty meals made from high-quality ingredients and fresh, healthy produce. Our kitchens have a history of great health department inspection reports, and our full-time cooks are certified in preparing food for campers to enjoy.
Bed Bugs & Lice Elimination
We hate bed bugs and lice, and are out to eliminate them! They are NOT welcome at camp, and with the high volume of guests that come and go, we take many proactive steps to prevent them from showing up. We train our staff to look for signs of bed bugs, and we inspect for bed bugs between every camp session. But we can’t do it without you. So please do your part to ensure these pests don’t come to our camp or your home.
Helpful tips to eliminate an infestation and/or spread:
- Only send clean clothes and bedding that have been run through the dryer on high heat.
- Wipe down all non-cloth items with a warm washrag.
- If you are sending luggage or items that have been in high risk areas (hotels, camps, dorms, apartments, airports, etc.) check for signs of bugs and treat them.
- Pack your belongings in a hard trunk or plastic container that can be wiped and sanitized, or a soft duffel that has been run through the dryer.
- When you return home, run your camper’s belongings, including the bag, through the washer and dry on high heat. Look through anything that can’t go in the dryer.
- Teach your camper proper hygiene when it comes to washing hair and sharing hats, scarves, bandanas, or anything else they would put on their head.
- If you notice your child scratching their hair before or after camp, please have them checked by a healthcare professional.
For Wilderness Camp or Gap Year
Be Ready to Rough It!
When you’re on the trail, there’s no shampoo or deodorant, no mirrors or plumbing. There’s sleeping in the mountain air and doing every part of life outside. Part of the necessary mental preparation is knowing what to expect.
Backpacking Prep
Pack weight, depending on the type of trip and length of stay, can be 30-50lbs, or up to about a third of your body weight. We provide most of the backpacking gear, so we can provide the optimum comfort for your trek. Making the pack fit your frame and distributing weight properly is a challenging activity. You will hike multiple miles and gain up to 4,000’ in elevation during a day’s hike. And you’ll be carrying your home on your back. You don’t have to be in the best shape of your life to backpack, but we do recommend weighted walks, smaller hikes, and staying active before you come.
**Be sure to inform your Wilderness Camp guide or Gap Year Director of any health concerns, including medical conditions and food allergies/intolerances, before arrival.