Health at camp

Camp Miriam has a fully stocked, modern mirpa’ah (First Aid clinic) and a trained medical team. There is a full-time, qualified medical attendant or registered nurse on camp premises at all times. In addition, we have a rotating group of dedicated volunteer doctors, one of whom is on Gabriola and available to support our medical team.

Below is some general medical information. For more information please review our Information Handbook and feel free to contact us at registrar@campmiriam.org or call 604-266-2825 with any questions.

Medical Forms
Giving us accurate, detailed information about your child’s physical and emotional health helps us provide the best care for your child.
Medical forms are due by April 17th in order to give our medical staff time to conduct a thorough, confidential review before camp. The forms are available in early March through your CampinTouch online account. If you have medical concerns about your child, please indicate on the medical form that you wish to speak with medical staff.

If your child will be taking any medication, vitamins or supplements at camp, you must complete the Camper Medication Form. This form can be signed by a parent or guardian if your child will be sent to camp with only OTC medication. If your child will be taking any prescription medication, please note this form will need to be signed by their physician.

Any changes to your child’s medical status or exposure to communicable diseases between submission of the forms and the start of camp must be communicated to the Community Director in writing ASAP.

Please ensure that you are familiar with our Immunization Policy. You can find it in the Immunization, Insurance & Waiver form in the online forms through your CampinTouch account.

Health Insurance
All campers must have valid medical insurance that covers them in British Columbia for the duration of their stay. Any medical expenses not covered by the camper’s insurance policy are the sole responsibility of the camper’s parent or guardian.

Treatment Protocol
We will inform you (or your designate) if your child is ill or injured enough to be attended by a physician. Please note that we always try to get in touch with you before we administer medical treatment, however sometimes that is not possible, in which case we will attempt to reach you as soon as reasonably possible after treatment. In the case of an emergency, we will immediately try to contact you from the location of the emergency.

Dental/Orthodontic
We suggest having your child’s teeth examined before coming to camp. Be sure to let us know if your child should be wearing a retainer or other orthodontic equipment.

Eye Glasses
If your child wears glasses and/or contact lenses, it is very important that they bring an extra pair and a copy of the prescription.

Over-the-Counter Medication
Camp stocks most over-the-counter items so there is no need to send these if they are taken on an as-needed (PRN) basis.
If your child is bringing any regular or as-needed medications (or supplements) to camp it is very important you read the Medication Policy and the Medication section in the Information Handbook.

All medication and vitamins/supplements sent to camp must be prescribed by a physician and blister packaged by a pharmacy.