Camp Health Services in the State of Michigan

Walton, Edward A.; Maio, Ronald F.; Hill, Elizabeth M.

doi:10.1580/1080-6032(2004)015[0274:chsits]2.0.co;2

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“…The potential public health impact of injury at summer camp is enormous, as unintentional injury represents 44% of all childhood deaths,4 5 with over 11 million children exposed to such injury at summer camps annually 1 3 6. Despite this, little is known regarding injuries from summer camp activities.…”

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Injury patterns at US and Canadian overnight summer camps: first year of the Healthy Camp study

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“…Reporters provided data via an online data entry tool, Camp Reporting Information Online (RIO), by methods similar to those described previously 2 3. Briefly, all reporters were asked to complete a weekly exposure report listing the number of campers on site along with the number of events of illness or injury.…”

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Injury patterns at US and Canadian overnight summer camps: first year of the Healthy Camp study

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“…20 Local emergency medical service providers should be contacted by camp directors before camp begins to ensure a prompt and coordinated response in the event of an emergency. 21,22 Camps should also establish relationships with local dentists and/or orthodontists who are willing to treat dental emergencies if the need arises as well as with local mental health professionals. The AAP encourages its members to cooperate with local camps in reviewing such policies and protocols and by providing medical support if practical.…”

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Improving Health and Safety at Camp

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Walton

2019

Pediatrics

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has created recommendations for health appraisal and preparation of young people before participation in day, resident, or family camps and to guide health and safety practices at camp. These recommendations are intended for parents and families, primary health care providers, and camp administration and health center staff. Although camps have diverse environments, there are general guidelines that apply to all situations and specific recommendations that are appropriate under special conditions. This policy statement has been reviewed and is supported by the American Camp Association and Association of Camp Nursing. BENEFITS OF THE CAMP EXPERIENCEFor more than 150 years, children have been attending camp. 1 Today, more than 14 000 day and resident camps exist in the United States, and approximately 14 million children attend day or resident camp supported by 1.5 million staff members. 2 When there is a successful match between a camp's philosophy, practices, and methods and a child's developmental, experiential, and temperamental readiness, abilities, and nature, the camp experience has been proven to have a lasting effect on psychosocial development, with positive effects on self-esteem, peer relationships, independence, leadership, values, and willingness to try new things. 3 Camps can also offer an opportunity to overcome a lack of connection with the natural environment, which has been associated with depression, attention disorders, and obesity. 4 In addition, research has shown that camps are safe. 5 Camp health care providers can expect to care for campers with any of the physical and emotional conditions seen daily by primary care providers. Because of these issues, the precamp health evaluation is extremely important. Parents, camp administrators, and camp health care providers should openly share consented information to help ensure that a camper is appropriately prepared for his or her new camp environment. In addition, parents and families should prepare their child for camp. Camp administration must create appropriate policies and procedures and work in cooperation with local health care providers and facilities to ensure off-site support is in place (eg, hospitals, police department, and fire department).

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“…14,15 Camp administrators should inquire about the previous training and camp experience of the camp health care provider and provide additional training or support if necessary. 16 Camp health policies and protocols should address both major and minor illnesses and injuries and include information on the camp's relationship and coordination with local emergency services. Local emergency medical services providers should be contacted before camp begins to ensure prompt and coordinated response in the event of an emergency.…”

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“…Local emergency medical services providers should be contacted before camp begins to ensure prompt and coordinated response in the event of an emergency. 16,17 Camps should also establish relationships with local dentists and/or orthodontists who are willing to treat dental emergencies if the need arises and with local mental health professionals. The AAP encourages its members to cooperate with local camps in reviewing such policies and protocols and by providing medical support, if practical.…”

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Creating Healthy Camp Experiences

2011

Pediatrics

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has created recommendations for health appraisal and preparation of young people before participation in day or resident camps and to guide health and safety practices for children at camp. These recommendations are intended for parents, primary health care providers, and camp administration and health center staff. Although camps have diverse environments, there are general guidelines that apply to all situations and specific recommendations that are appropriate under special conditions. This policy statement has been reviewed and is supported by the American Camp Association. Pediatrics 2011;127:794-799 BACKGROUND For 150 years, children have been attending camp. 1 Today, approximately 11 million children attend day or resident camp, supported by 1.2 million staff members. 2 Currently, camp programs exist in myriad forms and cater to any interest or population imaginable. The camp experience has been proven to have a lasting effect on psychosocial development, including significant effects on self-esteem, peer relationships, independence, leadership, values, and willingness to try new things. 3 Camps also offer an opportunity to overcome a lack of connection with the natural environment, which has been associated with depression, attention disorders, and obesity. 4 Safety research has revealed that camps have a safety profile equivalent to, or better than, many other activities that parents choose for their children. 5 Camp health care providers can expect to care for campers with any of the medical and psychological issues seen daily by primary pediatric providers. As a result, the precamp health evaluation takes on increased importance. Parents, the primary health care provider, camp administrators, and camp health care providers should openly share information to ensure that a camper is appropriate for his or her new environment. In addition, parents should medically and psychosocially prepare their child for camp. Camp administration must create appropriate policies and procedures and work in cooperation with local health care providers and facilities to ensure that off-site support is in place.

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Camp Health Services in the State of Michigan

Cited by 10 publications

References 15 publications

Injury patterns at US and Canadian overnight summer camps: first year of the Healthy Camp study

Injury patterns at US and Canadian overnight summer camps: first year of the Healthy Camp study

Improving Health and Safety at Camp

Creating Healthy Camp Experiences

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