Overnight Camp Health Practices
Camper Health
Updated on April 1, 2024
As parents, we want you to understand the rigorous efforts Pine Cove has always taken toward protecting the health of your child. Since 1967, Pine Cove has existed to be used by God to transform the lives of people for His purposes and His glory. This purpose is no different today.
Parents should use their best judgment regarding sending their child to camp taking into consideration any upcoming travel plans or gatherings scheduled the week following camp. An inherent risk of exposure to contagious illnesses exists in any public place where people are present.
We will update this page as we update our medical policies.
Every youth camp’s health center is staffed with a screened and experienced medical professional on site 24/7. Our clinical services are capable of administering medications, monitoring patients who are sick, and quick access to other medical services.
One of the best tools for us to keep campers well during their time at Pine Cove is by making sure our health teams have the most up-to-date medical information about them!
A Required Health Information form is available as soon as you register, then a month before your camper’s session, their health forms will become available in your online account. Please take some time to carefully fill these out so we know everything relevant to your child’s care. And if something changes regarding your child’s health history or medication between the time you fill out that information and your camper’s session at Pine Cove, please be sure those changes are reflected in those forms.
Parents should monitor the health of their children and not send them to camp if they exhibit any symptoms of contagious illness.
Hand sanitizer is available at every meal table and passed around to each camper as part of a sanitize cheer. We also have hand sanitizer in each building, including cabins, and at our activity class locations. Sanitizing our hands (and staying hydrated!) have always been important parts of our camp culture. Check out this fun video that the Pine Cove Ranch made to remind our campers and staff how important it is to be hydrated and sanitized—and to have fun while doing it!
