Medical Information

Medications at Camp

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

  • Ibuprofen (Advil)

  • Tums

  • Simethicone (Gas X)

  • Claritin

Shwayder stocks both adult and pediatric medication preparations and can administer the appropriate dose to your camper, with your permission. Over-the-counter medications stocked at camp include:

  • Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

  • Benadryl

  • Saline eye drops

  • Nasal saline rinse

  • Flonase

  • Bacitracin

  • Hydrocortisone

  • Vaseline

  • Sunblock

  • Bug Spray

Medical Forms

Campers must complete the following medical forms in order to attend camp. Forms can be accessed via CampInTouch and uploaded via CampInTouch when complete.

Health History - Each camper must have a current, within one year, Health History Form filled out by their camper’s physician.

Immunization Record - Each camper must have a current immunization record on file. This can be obtained from your camper’s physician. Please review the Shwayder Camp Immunization Policy.

Medication Administration for Camp - Colorado law requires that ALL medications, including OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS, be documented in a signed order from your camper’s physician.

Allergy and Anaphylaxis - Colorado Law requires camps to have a signed Allergy and Anaphylaxis Care Plan for campers with mild to severe allergies who require epinephrine and antihistamines at camp.

Asthma Care Plan - Colorado law requires that campers with asthma or those requiring inhalers at camp have an Asthma Care plan signed by the camper’s physician.

Self-Carry- Inhaler Form - Complete this form if you would like your camper carry their own inhaler.

Other forms may be required depending on your camper’s circumstances. Please see CampInTouch for additional forms and contact info@shwayder.com for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • During check-in, our medical staff will collect your child’s medication. It will be administered to each camper personally by our medical staff at the appropriate time of day.

  • If your camper is ill or injured, the Camp Nurse will assess the situation. Families will get a phone call if your child leaves camp for a medical reason or if they are staying overnight in the Health Center. Other health-related communication will be done via email or phone.

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