HEALTH & MEDICAL

CAMPERS MUST READ THROUGH ALL POLICIES FOR REGISTRATION!
Please email
[email protected]
for any medical concerns
Dietary Concerns & Food Allergies | Brighton is able to accommodate gluten free, dairy free and nut free needs. Brighton has a NUT FREE kitchen, but some candy at camp may contain nuts. Airborne nut allergies are not appropriate for Brighton. Brighton serves all meals “family style” where girls choose what they eat. Daily snacks are available between meals through the counselor.

Homesickness is a common problem. Our policy is to help homesick campers stay at camp for as long as possible and will not usually call parents on the Monday campers arrive. We deal with extreme circumstances on an individual basis. If a camper’s emotional needs exceed our abilities to care for her individually, she will be sent home. Please prepare your camper to be away from home. Discuss with her things she can do to communicate and alleviate her worries.

Disabilities (physical limitations) | Camp is terraced into the side of a mountain, and campers must be physically able to independently manage the steep terrain. Campers must be full weight-bearing and are expected to participate in a moderate hike with their unit. Severe foot injuries, weight-bearing limitations, or injuries needing bandage changes are not appropriate for Brighton. If any camper experiences an injury or unplanned surgery after registering, please contact Carolyn Davey RN (see email above) to discuss concerns. We will not put a recovery or healing at risk by attending camp.
Medications | Campers must be able to administer all medications themselves. This includes oral and injectable medications. All medications must come to camp in the original container(s) labeled with dosage and instructions. For safety at camp, medications will be placed in a bag, labeled with camper name, given to their counselor, and locked up when not in use. A medication refrigerator is available as needed. Medications will be offered each morning and evening as scheduled. Legally, Brighton staff can only offer medications, and not enforce schedules. Please help your camper understand her medication needs and schedule before attending camp. Parents will be contacted regarding any health or emotional concerns that arise at camp related to medication issues.

Medical Emergencies | Should an event happen requiring EMS or medical attention at a clinic or hospital, parents will be contacted immediately in the order entered on the registration form. Brighton staff will accompany a camper to the clinic or hospital as needed. Care of the camper will be turned over to the family contact upon their arrival. Campers normally do not return to camp after leaving camp for such emergencies.