Campers should stay home or will be sent home if they have a fever of 100.0°F or higher and are exhibiting symptoms of not feeling well. Campers should stay home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
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Infirmary Services
McDonogh Summer Camps is committed to the health and wellness of campers. Our Infirmary is staffed by Registered Nurses who provide first-aid care, address health conditions, and administer medications.
The Infirmary is located on the lower level of the Edward St. John Student Center and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on camp days. The Health Team can be reached at 443-544-7015 or infirmary+summer@mcdonogh.org.
Medication Guidelines, Action Plans, and Forms
Illnesses and Sick Days
Campers should stay home or will be sent home If they exhibit any of the symptoms or conditions listed below.
If you are unsure, it’s always best to consult your child’s healthcare provider for guidance. Prioritizing their health helps ensure a healthier camp environment for everyone!
For additional information, view CDC Recommendations.
When to Stay Home!
Fever
Vomiting or Diarrhea
Keep your child home if they have had vomiting or diarrhea. Campers must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to camp.
Contagious Illness
Conditions like strep throat or pink eye (conjunctivitis) usually require a doctor’s visit.
For strep throat, campers may return to camp after taking antibiotics for 24 hours and have no fever. View Hopkins Medicine Guidance.
If the eyes appear red and have yellow/green drainage or if the eyes are crusty, this may be pink eye, which usually requires a doctor’s visit and a period of isolation, often until treatment has begun and symptoms improve.
Cough or Cold Symptoms
Campers should stay home if they have a persistent cough, excessive runny nose, or other severe cold symptoms that may disrupt their ability to participate in camp.
COVID, Flu or other Respiratory Illness
For these illnesses, follow CDC guidance for respiratory viruses.
Fatigue or Severe Pain
If your child is too tired to engage in camp activities or is experiencing significant pain (like headaches, stomach aches, or body aches), they should stay home.
Skin Rashes
Unexplained rashes may be a sign of a contagious condition and should be evaluated by a doctor.
Head Lice
Campers diagnosed with live head lice should stay home from camp until they have received appropriate treatment. Campers may return to camp after the first treatment, as long as they are free of live lice. For more information, read the following:
Behavior Changes
If your child shows signs of confusion, irritability, or lethargy, it may warrant a day at home for recovery.