We are fortunate to have modern diagnostic tools in our health center, such as community physician-directed protocols, which often let us evaluate and treat the campers for minor ailments without having to leave camp. For emergencies or illnesses which call for additional medical attention, the camper will be taken to the local doctor or Emergency Room.

 

The health center is designed to provide care for campers who require isolation, a respite from camp routine, or for those that require more frequent observation that can reasonably be provided by the cabin staff. As a general rule, anyone with a temperature over 100.4℉ should remain in the health center until they maintain a normal temperature for 24 hours without medication and any communicable disease can be reasonably ruled out.

 

If you need to speak with the medical staff, please feel free to call our camp office at (224) 235-4665. Children may sometimes also need to see a local physician, dentist or orthodontist for further evaluation.

You will be contacted by the medical staff regarding your child’s health if:

  • The camper is confined to the Health Center overnight
  • The camper requires appointments with services or physicians outside camp
  • The camper requires a new prescription
  • The camper requires transportation off site for emergency treatment and/or medical evaluation due to injury.

DO NOT SEND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES FOR YOUR CHILD IF THEY DON'T TAKE IT DAILY. IF IT'S 'AS NEEDED', WE PROVIDE IT AS PART OF YOUR CHILD'S TUITION. BY SENDING ANY MEDICINE OR VITAMIN THAT HAS NOT GONE THROUGH PACKMYRX, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO AN AUTOMATIC $85 PENALTY FOR OUR MEDICAL TEAM TO PROCESS.