By March 1st, Parents will receive a slideshow and video with information on how to bag their camper’s medications correctly for our medical team. A summary of key points is below for early reference:

• Parents will need to supply meds using labeled 2.25 by 3 inch sealed pouches 
• Med Packs will need to match both the pill bottle information (see below) and the parent supplied medication administration schedule outlined on the medication form submitted on the camper’s paperwork portal.
• As a safety check, parents will include photos of the pill bottle with the script information visible and pill information clearly visible in addition to the completed medication. 
• Parents will be required to get the medications to camp BEFORE the beginning of the session. PRN EMERGENCY MEDS, such as inhalers, epi-pens or injectable growth hormones are the ONLY meds that will be accepted on arrival day. Please reference our medication drop off section below for more information.
• Label each bag (one for each day at camp) with name, drug name, dose, and time of day. We suggest using a printed mailing label.
• Please provide a bag for each time of day. Example: have a separate baggie for each breakfast and bedtime dosage a camper will need during their time with us.
• Please include one or two extra dosages, just in case.
• Parents will sign a document confirming that they in fact packaged the medications correctly for the full term at camp as prescribed (and that matches the administrative schedule on their medication administration form)
• If parents want to use a pharmacy to package camper medications correctly, please contact us as we can provide a list of approved blister-pack systems BEFORE you get camp meds filled this way. Please note, parents are responsible for the same timelines as outlined above and any packing fees that the pharmacy may charge. 

Example label:

All medications, vitamins, supplements etc. must be packaged in the outlined fashion

Many campers at Camp Sequoia take daily medications administered by our nurses. Camp Sequoia requires package ALL of our camper’s medications using the instructions above. This system provides an efficient way for our nurses to dispense camper’s medications at specific times. Medications packaged incorrectly or not packaged at the start of camp will incur a $150 packaging fee. Please connect with us on any questions about medication packing, and read through the FAQ questions below.

Something to consider: If your child takes medication to help with attention and impulsivity and they tend to struggle at night when their medications wear off you may want to explore the option of an afternoon dosage with your prescribing physician. Unlike home where most children have “down time” during the evening, our schedule at camp keeps our campers active until 8:30 P.M. when our evening activity ends.

As mentioned in the instructions above, parents will be required to get the medications to camp prior to the beginning of the session. PRN EMERGENCY MEDS, such as inhalers, epi-pens or injectable growth hormones are the ONLY meds that will be accepted on arrival day. 

Camp Sequoia is able to receive medications and supplements at the following times pre-camp:

• During the Family Pool Party/BBQ Day the first weekend of June
• On Luggage Drop Off Day on Monday, June 23rd
• Mailing it to us between June 17th through end of day on 6/23/25 to our summer address at 200 Seminary Street, Pennsburg PA 18073
• Shipping it with your camper’s luggage by including it in your ShipCamps bags

If your camper takes a controlled substance that requires a monthly prescription, and your camper is a full season camper, please mail us the second session packed medications a week before second session, by no later than July 14th, or drop off the second session pre-bagged and labeled medications on visiting day.

Please note: Camp Sequoia does not accept medications on the opening day of camp, except as noted for injectables and PRN rescue meds such as inhalers or Epi-Pens.

We strongly recommend that you do not make any changes to your camper’s medication regimen within two months of the beginning of your camper’s camp session. It is imperative when beginning a new medication or changing the dosage of a current medication that you have a baseline to monitor your child’s reaction to the change. Please make sure your camper’s prescribing physician knows that they will be attending Camp Sequoia so you can plan accordingly.

We want our campers to be as successful as possible at Camp Sequoia. If your child takes medication during the school year, we feel that it is imperative that he maintains the same routines at camp. Despite what some physicians recommend to parents, overnight summer camp is not an appropriate time for a “medication vacation” or to experiment with changes in medications. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact us.

Our Health Center stocks basic over-the-counter antibiotics and drugs. The following is a partial list of items we stock in the Health Center. Please do not send any of these items with your camper:

• Tylenol
• Motrin/Ibuprofen
• Benadryl
• Allegra
• Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
• Loratadine
• Children’s Allergy
• Cough Drops
• Sudafed
• Robitussin
• NightQuil/DayQuil
• Mucinex
• Children’s cold and flu
• Children’s cough liquid
• Miralax
• Tums
• Dramamine
• Pepto Bismol
• Famotidine (Pepcid)
• Melatonin

All medications, prescription or “over the counter,” must be kept in our Health Center. Campers are not allowed to self-medicate without prior approval from our medical staff. The exception to this policy is for topical acne medications, inhalers, and epi-pens which campers may keep in their rooms as developmentally appropriate. Should a camper require an inhaler or EpiPen with them at all times, they will be responsible for carrying these items in a backpack to each of their activities. Staff will assist campers as appropriate.

By law, our nurses cannot assume responsibility for medicating any child unless:

1. The required medical forms are in camp prior to the camper’s arrival
2. Medical forms are complete and specific.

We understand the importance of keeping you informed about health issues affecting your camper. Our nurses follow the guidelines below and will respond to you as quickly as time allows:

• We generally will not contact you if your child is seen in the Health Center for an one-off routine treatment, i.e. minor skin abrasions, headache, etc.
• If your child is put on antibiotics or kept in the Health Center overnight, a member of our health staff will call you that day or evening.
• In the unlikely event that your child has a medical emergency, we will contact you immediately by phone. We are fortunate to have several hospitals located a short drive from our campus. In most cases we will have your child contact you on the way to the hospital and then upon leaving the hospital.

If your child has a medical condition the medical team should be aware of please contact our medical team directly.

For example: Allergic reactions(frequently occurring), Severe asthma, seizures, frequent concussions, diabetes, any broken bone or illness that will come to camp,

The camp tuition covers all routine medical services provided in camp using stock supplies and medications. All medical bills from providers outside of camp will be sent directly to you by the provider to be paid by you or your health insurer. We will communicate with you during this process in the event that an outside provider is deemed necessary.

Medical Attention Required at Camp

Should a camper need to be seen by a doctor we utilize local doctors who work with our Head Nurse and the Perkiomen School during the school year. We will contact you should your child need to be seen by a doctor. If a prescription is needed (such as for an ear infection) we will have the prescription filled at a local pharmacy who will bill your insurance. Camp Sequoia will bill you for any co-pay at the time we pick up the medication and will send you a receipt.

Head Lice

To combat head lice, we check all campers on the first day of each camp session. We encourage you to have your child checked for head lice by a school nurse or pediatrician prior to camp. If any sign of head lice is found, please call your pediatrician to arrange for appropriate and immediate treatment well BEFORE your child leaves for camp and let us know that such treatment has taken place. There are preventative lice shampoos that are homeopathic that we can recommend if you would like to take preventative measures before your child comes to camp. Please reach out and we are happy to help.

Orthodonture

If an orthodontic problem occurs at camp, we will notify you. With your concurrence (generally, a camper’s home orthodontist will want to be consulted as well), we will take your child to a local orthodontist to resolve the problems and keep your child comfortable at camp.

Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses

If your child wears eyeglasses, we strongly suggest that you send an extra pair to the office where we will keep them in case the first pair is lost or broken. It is not uncommon for campers to break their eyeglasses at camp due to the fact they are considerably more active at camp than at home. If your camper wears eyeglasses, you may want to consider an athletic frame for their time at camp to help prevent breakage.