Why do we need an order for Over-the-Counter Medication that we get from the Drugstore?

If our nurses do not have an order to give a specific medication, they cannot give it. If the medicine your child takes is not listed in the Health Form as a medication to accept or refuse, we will need an order from a prescriber telling the nurse to give the medication. 

We understand that this may make it difficult to continue the routines your child has at home and would like to help make the process easy. We have created a template to use should you prefer to give the pediatricians office or they can use their own. 

If your camper plans to take anything while at Camp (including over-the-counter medicines,) please read the Parent & Guardian Handbook section about medication requirements. We absolutely cannot deviate from this plan, and would hate to have a camper upset or unwell because of a lack of understanding of our requirements.