Important Information from our Nurse
Our camp’s medication/illness policy is designed to allow us to professionally administer medication as well as to ensure each and every child’s safety during this process. For these reasons, we have set up specific procedures for packaging and delivering medications to and from our facility.

	In compliance with the California Education Code (49423), any prescription or non-prescription medication that needs to be taken while at camp must have a written statement from both the prescribing physician and parent. Their medication and the Tylenol/Benadryl authorization can be obtained from the Sierra Canyon Health office. This includes, but is not limited to, Tylenol, Benadryl, and cold medications. Any changes in dosage can only be made by the prescribing physician.* Whenever possible, it’s preferred that medication be given by the parent before or after camp hours. Medication will be administered only during the camper’s lunchtime. Please schedule your child’s dosage accordingly.
	All prescription medication must be brought to camp in your child’s own prescription bottle. All prescription medication must be properly labeled. Non-prescription medications must be labeled with the child’s name and directions. Because of the numerous amounts of “as needed” medications brought in, only those deemed necessary by a physician will be stored in the Health office.
	All medication must be delivered to the Health office by an adult and must also be picked up by an adult.
	All medication will be dispensed by the camp nurse or other designated camp personnel and must be stored in the camp Health office. Children should not carry medicine in backpacks or pockets.
	Please pick up your child’s medication on his/her last day of camp.

Any child who becomes ill at camp will be taken to the Health office and will remain there until a parent or parent designee can pick up the child. Parents should pick up ill/injured children within 30 minutes of notification. If the Health office determines that your child has a fever of 100° F or more, you will be contacted to pick him/her up. Campers must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to camp.

Any camper returning to camp with stitches, a cast, a sling, or following hospitalization must have a physician’s note indicating the extent of the injury and any limitations required while at camp.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Health office. Thank you for your cooperation.