It is very important for us that our campers and staff remain as healthy as possible. Please read the following guidelines to determine whether or not to send your child to camp. If ever in doubt, please consult your physician and err on the side of not bringing a sik child. Camp Doodles does not employ medical staff.
Condition |
Guidelines for Time Away from Child Care |
Pink eye/ Conjunctivitis |
Out of camp for 24 hours after treatment begins. |
Diarrhea |
Out of camp as long as child has a watery stool that cannot be contained by diaper, or if child can't get to the toilet, or if stool contains blood or mucous, or if child also has a fever. |
| Fever |
Out of camp for 24-hours after the fever breaks. |
Head Lice |
Out of camp until morning after treatment begins, check head daily for next week. |
Impetigo |
Out of camp for 24 hours after treatment begins. |
Mouth sores |
Out of camp only if child can't control his saliva. |
Rash |
Out of camp if child has fever or until a doctor determines that it is not contagious. |
Ringworm |
Out of camp until treatment begins. |
Scabies |
Out of camp until treatment is completed. |
Strep Throat |
Out of camp for 24 hours after treatment begins and child has no fever for 24 hours. |
Tuberculosis |
Out of camp until doctor approves return to care. (note required) |
Vomiting |
Out of camp if child has vomited more than twice in 24 hours or is in danger of dehydration. |
