Health Information

The health and safety of each camper is our primary responsibility while the boys are at camp. The camp program encourages good hygiene, from morning inspection of the cabins, to washing hands at the Oasis before each meal, to regular bathing. Meals are nutritious and each boy will be encouraged to try any foods presented during meals.
 
In preparation for arrival at camp, every camper must have a physical examination by a licensed doctor within the last 24 months as well as a Health History form completed by the parents within the last 6 months. We ask that you complete the Health History Form within 6 months of attending camp. In addition, please ask your son’s physician to complete Health Care Recommendations form. Both forms should be completed by June 1st. It is important to note any medication requirements on the form. If special medication instructions are required, please detail them on a separate sheet of paper. These health forms will be reviewed by the camp doctor or nurse. The information is kept confidential unless medical conditions necessitate notification of the Chippewa staff.
 
The camp Health Center is typically a quiet place. Upon arrival at camp, each boy will be checked by the camp doctor or nurse. The Health Center is also open every morning after breakfast and again in the evening after dinner. The Health Center is always available for an emergency and all staff are trained in emergency procedures. Most Chippewa staff are trained in basic first aid and CPR, many have been trained in Wilderness First Aid and most are lifeguard certified. The camp doctor or nurse is always on duty while at camp for responding to any emergencies as well. In the event of serious illness or emergency beyond the expertise of Chippewa staff, care will be sought at the Urgent Care Center in Bemidji. Ambulance and First Responder service will also respond promptly to camp.
 
The camp doctor or nurse will distribute any regular medications during “Club Med,” which occurs just after each meal. Though the camp doctor or nurse will get the medications to each camper, it is ultimately the responsibility of each boy to ensure he is taking his medications. Please discuss this with your son since this may be the first time he has taken on this responsibility. At no time will the camper be allowed to keep medication in his cabin. While out of camp, the lead counselor will be trained and be responsible for distribution of any medications.

In our continuing effort to provide the best possible care to our campers, Camp Chippewa will be partnering with CampDoc this summer. Specifically designed for camps, CampDoc is a comprehensive online health management system that improves efficiency and camper safety.

CampDoc will make camper check-in more efficient and allow for safer and faster medication administration throughout the summer.

CampDoc consolidates and integrates camper health information into a centralized and secure location. Their systems give our doctors and nurses instant access to camper health information, a key component in providing quality patient care. CampDoc maintains camper privacy. Only Camp Chippewa health staff will have access to camper medical information and the security and confidentiality of your child's health information will always be protected; privacy of this information is a top priority for us. As well, data transmitted through CampDoc is secured and encrypted using industry-standard SSL.

Health History and Health Care Recommendation Form
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