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Health Center
The Camp Emerson Health Center is staffed by skilled and caring professionals. We employ a staff of
onsite nurses and a physician who supervises the team and sees campers as needed. Together with the
Directors, they oversee all health concerns at camp.
Most camp injuries are very minor and require simple first aid. If a camper requires more immediate
medical attention, Camp Emerson is just 10 from an Urgent Care facility, and 18 minutes away from the
a Hospital (Berkshire Medical Center).
We aim to call parents as soon as possible to report on health-related issues. If an issue arises late at
night, we notify parents early the following morning, unless the situation is urgent. We will call your
family in the event of the following:
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Overnight stay in the health center
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Off-camp medical trip
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Need of new prescription medication
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We have a general medical question or concern about your camper
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True medical emergency
Medical Examination
All campers are required to submit a medical examination within 12 months of their end date at camp.
You can use a physical obtained for school! We have provided a form for you in case you need to obtain
an updated physical. We know these visits are sometimes hard to schedule. Please call your health care
provider now to set up an appointment and keep in contact with the camp about when we can expect
your medical forms.
Note About Specialists
If your child sees a Specialist for a chronic condition (allergy, asthma, psychiatry, gastric, endocrinologist
or other medication), a separate report should be sent in with the pediatrician
’
s report.
Medications
Camp Emerson is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Health, which requires us to follow strict
regulations when dispensing medications. All medication, both prescription or over-the-counter (OTC),
is stored and dispensed at the Health Center. No medications of any kind can be kept in the bunks.
Vitamins, herbal supplements, homeopathic, essential oils and other remedies are not considered
“
medication
”
and will not be dispensed at camp.
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