At Camp Caroline, your child's health and safety is our top priority. As a part of our effort to keep every camper safe, we have several healthcare protocols in place designed to help our staff team provide the best possible experience for anyone who participates in summer camp.
Each summer, Camp Caroline hires a trained nursing student to serve as our First Aid Leader for all Family, Grade, and Lead Camps. This individual will, at a minimum, have completed their 2nd year of a provincially recognized nursing degree and will have current First Aid certification. In addition, Camp Caroline aims to recruit a fully-licensed and practicing volunteer RN for each week of the summer who will serve alongside our First Aid Leader for the duration of that week. These individuals will be responsible for the primary healthcare of all campers, including first aid, emergency care, and medication distribution. Any additional staff that may be responsible for the secondary healthcare of a camper will receive the appropriate training to do so by these camp nurses and First Aid Leader.
If a medical situation were to occur, the camp will attempt to notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) or other emergency contact(s) as soon as possible. In the case of accident or illness, the participant must pay for any emergency transport and hospital/physician/medical expenses.
The camp schedule accommodates four different medication times, at which our First Aid Leader/camp nurses will provide medications to those campers that need them. These four times are breakfast, lunch, supper, and bedtime. We cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate any alternative times. If this is a concern, please contact the camp prior to your arrival.
We ask that all camper medications are pre-packaged by a pharmacy before your camper arrives at camp. This will streamline our process and minimize the potential for medication errors. Your camper will also spend less time waiting in line and our team will have more time to devote to your camper's other healthcare needs. Your cooperation with this protocol is respectfully requested.
All medications in pill form must be blister packed by your pharmacist in order to be distributed to a camper while at camp. Pills must be packaged separately by day and delivery time (breakfast, lunch, dinner, bedtime).
We will accept these forms of packaging:
1. Pharmacy Packed Blister Packs
Each blister pocket contains all the medication, in pill form, that is to be taken at a particular day and time.
2. Pharmacy Packed Multi-Dose Strip Packaging
Multi-Dose Strip packaging consists of individually sealed compartments which contain all medications in pill form that are to be taken at a particular day and time.
Liquids, creams, inhalers, powders, and injectable medicines are to be delivered to Camp Caroline in their original prescription packaging, with the name of the camper and clear dispensing instructions included.
Over-The-Counter Medications
Camp Caroline stocks most over-the-counter items such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), antihistamine (Benadryl), antacids (Tums), etc., so there is no need to send these medications if they are taken on an as-needed (PRN) basis. Inhalers and Epi-pens are the only "just in case" medications accepted at camp.
Click Here to view our Stock Medication List.
Click Here for Medication Intake Form
Camp Caroline stocks most over-the-counter items such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), antihistamine (Benadryl), antacids (Tums), etc., so there is no need to send these medications if they are taken on an as-needed (PRN) basis. Inhalers and Epi-pens are the only "just in case" medications accepted at camp.
Click Here to view our Stock Medication List.
Click Here for Medication Intake Form
In an effort to keep our campers and staff happy and healthy, Camp Caroline has introduced a contagious illness protocol. The communal living environment of summer camp brings an increased risk for spread of contagious illnesses (e.g. influenza, chicken pox, pink eye, COVID-19, etc.). Staff and campers who have experienced symptoms of contagious illness in the seven days prior to the start of camp are asked to remain at home until no longer contagious. Campers who reveal symptoms of contagious illness upon arrival at camp or who develop these symptoms while at camp will be isolated from other campers and staff, and parents will be asked to take them home. Camp fees or a pro-rated portion thereof will be refunded in the case of cancellation or early departure due to illness.
Yes! Camp Caroline is committed to accommodating many common food allergies and dietary restrictions, including:
How We Handle Dietary Information:
During registration, you'll have the opportunity to share details about any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions. This includes the severity of the allergy and any specific exceptions (e.g., if you take lactose pills or if your allergy applies only to raw forms of an ingredient).
If our kitchen team has any concerns about accommodating your dietary needs, we will contact you to collaborate on a menu plan. Otherwise, you can trust that we'll follow the information you provide during registration to ensure your dietary requirements are met.
Our goal is to work with campers and guests to ensure their dietary needs are safely and comfortably accommodated throughout their stay.
Meal Service for Special Diets
Campers and guests with dietary needs should begin each meal by visiting the special diet counter at the large kitchen window. Here, you can:
If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, our Food Service Team is always available to assist.
Bringing Your Own Food
If you prefer to bring your own prepared meals to meet your dietary needs, that's fine too. Camp Caroline offers:
Important Note: Campers bringing personal food items should clearly label them and ensure they do not contain nuts or peanuts, as Camp Caroline is a nut-aware facility.
Dietary Considerations and Clarifications
Peanut/Nut Allergies:
Camp Caroline is a nut-aware facility. We do not serve foods containing nuts or peanuts from our kitchen or camp store. However, some camp store items may carry "may contain" warnings, so guests with severe allergies should avoid purchasing these products.
Celiac/Gluten-Free Diets:
Although Camp Caroline is not a gluten-free kitchen, we provide gluten-free alternatives and have successfully accommodated guests with gluten-free needs, including those with Celiac disease.
For guests with severe gluten allergies or Celiac disease, we take additional precautions:
Please note that, despite these efforts, trace amounts of gluten may still be present, as regular flour and gluten products are used in the same kitchen.
No Pork/Kosher/Halal:
While Camp Caroline's kitchen is not Kosher or Halal, we are happy to provide protein alternatives (e.g., chicken (Halal available), beef (Halal available), or vegetarian options) for guests who do not eat pork. Please note that these alternatives are prepared in a kitchen where pork is also handled.
Cross-Contamination
We take extensive precautions to minimize cross-contamination for all allergens. However, because meals are prepared in a shared kitchen, trace amounts of allergens may still be present.
Our Commitment to Safety and Comfort
At Camp Caroline, we strive to provide safe, inclusive, and enjoyable dining experiences for everyone. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact us before your visit or speak with our Food Service Team during camp.
If you have specific questions before your visit, please feel free to contact us.
