Health and Wellness at Camp

Prescription Medications
At Camp, we prioritize the safe and efficient distribution of medications for our students. To ensure this process runs smoothly, we require that families use CampMeds for all medication needs. CampMeds expertly packages each student's medication and delivers it to campus ahead of their arrival, allowing our Health Services team to focus on providing the best care for all students. 

Important Note: If medications are dropped off directly at Health Services (instead of being filled through CampMeds as required), families will be charged an administration fee:

• $250 for students attending sessions 3 weeks or less
• $500 for students attending sessions 4 weeks or more

Exceptions: The following items may be dropped off directly at Health Services without an administration fee (a prescription label is required):

• Injections and inhalers (e.g., EpiPens, hormone replacement medications, rescue inhalers, birth control pills, etc.)
• Ointments/creams
• Eye drops

Refrigerated medication must be packed in a cooler bag with an ice pack and clearly labeled with the patient’s name, date of birth, and current prescription.

Over-the-Counter Medications, Vitamins, Herbs, & Supplements
State of Michigan camp regulations prohibit students from keeping medications in their cabin or with them, with the exception of Lactaid, EpiPens, insulin, and emergency inhalers.

Please do not send over-the-counter medications to Camp with your child. Common medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen are available through the Health Centers as needed. Allergy medication is also available for campers experiencing seasonal symptoms; if your child requires a daily allergy medication, please have it sent to Camp through CampMeds.

If over-the-counter medications are sent without a prescription, they will be stored in the Health Center for the duration of Camp and will not be dispensed. Students are responsible for collecting these items at the end of their session. Over-the-counter medications left behind will not be shipped home.

We strongly discourage sending unnecessary vitamins, herbs, or supplements. If these items are critical to a student’s health, they must be prescribed by a healthcare provider and processed through CampMeds for Interlochen staff to dispense them. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our students safe.

Our medical staff provide a wide range of health care services including the diagnosis and treatment of common childhood illnesses and conditions. Our staff will also support the management of known chronic and complex health issues in partnership with the family and home providers.

There is a staff of licensed mental health professionals to provide support to students if needed, and to help guide cabin counselors in their interactions with students. Due to the short duration and nature of our Camp programs, it is not possible to provide counseling and psychological services that require ongoing and involved therapeutic attention. While individual personal concerns may arise that can benefit from the support of the Counseling Services staff, as a general rule Camp students must be able to function independently, without frequent support from a therapist. Students whose needs go beyond the scope of what staff can reasonably provide in the Camp setting may have to return home for appropriate treatment.

Discussions of personal matters are confidential and are shared only on a “need to know” basis. Just as with medical personnel (noted above), state and local child protection laws require Interlochen personnel to report to authorities any suspected cases of abuse (physical, mental, or sexual) or neglect.

A Camp Health Form is required annually and must be received by Health Services at least two weeks prior to the start of a child’s Camp session. Medical information is kept confidential and shared with others on campus only on a “need to know” basis. State and local child protection laws require Interlochen personnel to report to authorities any suspected cases of abuse (physical, mental, or sexual) or neglect. Due to confidentiality issues, information about completing the Camp Health Form through Camp Doc is sent to parents via email.