Medications

All prescription medication containers should be placed together in a Ziploc bag, along with a small card listing the camper’s name and instructions for each medication (dosage and time of day to be taken). A separate Ziploc bag (with instructions) for over-the-counter medications can be sent as well.

Prescription medication bags will be securely stored. Counselors will make the medication available at appropriate times and help remind campers to take them based on the instructions sent; i.e., morning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, bedtime, etc. Oakcrest staff can ONLY remind campers to take their medications, but by law cannot actually administer them or force a camper to take them.  Parents/Guardians should review all medications and instructions with their campers so they can take their medications on their own, unassisted. 

Over the counter medication bags will be kept with their counselor in their cabin for easy access. Oakcrest’s clinic is stocked with the following over-the-counter medications: Tylenol, ibuprofen, anti-nausea, antacid, and antihistamine. These medications will not be given unless permission is granted by the parent/guardian on the registration form.

Campers requiring injections must be willing and able to give their own injections, as there is not a registered nurse on the premises.  Camper’s insulin can be kept in a refrigerator in the first aid office.  Campers can carry rescue inhalers, EpiPens, and diabetic medication/supplies with them at all times.