Medication at camp

Medications at Camp

No bottles of vitamins or supplements are to be sent with campers while awaiting vitamins and supplements that were ordered late. These items will not be administered until they arrive from the pre- packaging pharmacy.

Oral medication sent on the bus or handed to us at drop-off will not be accepted or administered until they arrive from the pre-packaging pharmacy and are added to the Medication Section of the Online Health History unless you have received written approval.

At the end of the session, all remaining doses/items will be sent home, unless otherwise directed.

Failure to utilize the services of the partner pharmacy without written approval from a Camp Director will result in a fee of $200/session, unless the pharmacy is not contracted with the camper’s insurance and the out of pocket cost of the medication precludes the use of the pre-packaging pharmacy for that item.

Inhalers, topicals, eye drops, nasal sprays, and patches can all be obtained from the pre-packaging pharmacy. This is encouraged to avoid administration delays so your child’s medications will be checked in, set up and waiting when your camper arrives.

Ramah Poconos does not permit campers or bunk staff to keep oral medications, vitamins or supplements in the bunks. This is strictly enforced, and any oral medications, vitamins or supplements found in bunks will be removed and given to the health center. Medication in the bunk causes the potential for serious safety hazards and may result in consequences outlined in the parent handbook.

Importance of the Online Health History

In order for us to administer any Medications (over the counter or prescribed), Supplements or Vitamins, the parent/guardian is responsible for including all items in the ONLINE Health History, in the medication section. This includes: epinephrine autoinjectors, inhalers, allergy shots, and monthly/weekly injections.

The Online Health History MUST be updated ANY TIME changes are made to any medications, vitamins and supplements. The online health history can be accessed and updated at any time, once it is available for the season.

If you have any indication that your child may need medications, vitamins or supplements at camp that must be obtained via CampMeds, avoid late fees by registering and submitting all necessary information in advance of deadlines. Registration and completion of the process is the responsibility of the guardian, as is completing the Medication Section of the online health history. We are available to answer questions and provide support before the summer season starts. We have limited time once we arrive at camp for Staff Week and begin caring for campers.