Health & Wellness
Welcome to Camp Arrowhead’s Health Center!
We want your camper to enjoy their time here. The goal of the Health Center staff is to maximize your camper’s experience here at Camp Arrowhead and minimize any time they might have to spend in the Health Center. In order to accomplish this, camp has a residential Registered Nurse that is available to the campers 24/7. The nurse works in collaboration with the camp physician who is located within close vicinity. During staff training each summer, counseling staff participate in Community CPR and first aid training.
If you have specific concerns and would like to contact our nurse in advance - please call her extension at camp 302-945-0610 x3. She can only be reached at this number from 2 weeks before first session. In the winter and spring please contact the camp office to be put in touch with the nurse.
We want your camper to enjoy their time here. The goal of the Health Center staff is to maximize your camper’s experience here at Camp Arrowhead and minimize any time they might have to spend in the Health Center. In order to accomplish this, camp has a residential Registered Nurse that is available to the campers 24/7. The nurse works in collaboration with the camp physician who is located within close vicinity. During staff training each summer, counseling staff participate in Community CPR and first aid training.
If you have specific concerns and would like to contact our nurse in advance - please call her extension at camp 302-945-0610 x3. She can only be reached at this number from 2 weeks before first session. In the winter and spring please contact the camp office to be put in touch with the nurse.
The Health CenterThe Health Center is open to all campers four times daily: after each meal and at bedtime for any health concern the camper may have.
The health center has a treatment room, bathroom, and a boys and a girls sick room just in case your camper needs to spend time in the health center. Some reasons a camper might be admitted to stay at the Health Center:
Upon arrival, your camper will undergo a health screening process. This will include a few simple questions regarding health related issues, a head check for lice, and a temperature check and an observation of any skin conditions (rashes or open wounds). The purpose of this is to provide prompt care that promotes a fun and safe camp season here at Arrowhead. We also want to ensure that parents are aware should their child have a concerning health issue. Following is a list of conditions for which the Health Center would call a camper’s guardian:
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Staying Healthy at Camp Begins at HomeHere are some things you can do to assure your child has a great summer camp experience.
1. If your child is showing signs of illness before camp, please keep them home until they feel better. This will greatly reduce the spreading of an illness at camp. Be aware of your camp’s criteria for inclusion in camp. 2. Teach your child to sneeze in his/her sleeve, and to wash his/her hands often. 3. Fatigue plays a part in injuries. If children are going to day camp, ensure they get enough rest at night. If children are going to resident camp, explain that camp is not like a sleepover. Explain to your child that he/she should not try to stay up all night! 4. Follow the Packing List.
5. The American Camp Association’s® parent-dedicated website, provides a wide range of educational resources to help parents make good health-related decisions for children. |
Tick Bites
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Tick bites are a common occurrence in the state of Delaware that unfortunately impacts Camp Arrowhead. This is important because ticks may carry a variety of diseases. One of the more common diseases is Lyme’s Disease.
We strive to promote tick bite prevention and tick-borne illness by continually screening campers for ticks. Camp Arrowhead is not responsible for the prophylactic screening or treatment of Lyme’s Disease. However, if your child displays any questionable symptoms it is important to notify your primary health care provider that your child may have had a tick bite at camp. Another Tick Bite Resource |
Tick Borne Illnesses
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Signs and Symptoms
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