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Health and Safety Policies

Health and Wellness Information for Summer 2026

  • A valid medical form (valid through August 2026) must be submitted prior to the start of the program. Please note that all sections of the medical form must be completed, including developmental, screening tests, lead risk assessment, hemoglobin/hematocrit levels, dental, hearing, and vision. All vaccines must be up to date as per DOHMH vaccination chart found here.
  • It is the responsibility of each family to inform the staff of any changes to the information submitted on the medical form.
  • If your child takes medication, you will be required to fill out the general medication administration form.
  • All minor injuries and medication distribution will be treated by the Camp nurse
  • If a child is sick or is suspected of being sick, they will be directed to the Camp nurse

Becoming Sick or Developing Illness Symptoms

  • If a camper becomes sick or develops illness symptoms while at camp, including, but not limited to COVID-19, flu, or viral symptoms, they will be assessed and monitored by trained medical personnel. If personnel deem it necessary for a child to be picked up from camp, we are asking families to pick up the participant promptly. If the camp cannot reach the parents or emergency contacts, or in the event that the parents cannot come to pick up their child from camp in a reasonable time frame, the camp may call for ambulance to transfer the child to a hospital.
  • In case of an emergency, we will make every attempt to contact parents first. If parents and emergency contacts are unable to be reached, Marks JCH reserves the right to make the call on emergency procedures and may call 911 to assess and provide medical treatment as Marks JCH staff deem necessary.
  • Parents should always be available for communication with the Camp office. Parents must notify camp in writing of all changes of address, telephone numbers, and emergency contacts no later than 24 hours after changes occur.
  • If your child(ren) will be absent from the program on any given day, please contact the Camp office as much in advance as possible.
  • If your child is feeling sick, please keep him/her at home.
  • We will not permit any child or staff member feeling under the weather to participate in the program. In the case that a child gets sick during Camp hours, we will ask you to pick him/her up before dismissal time.
  • If a child is out sick for more than 48 hours without a fever, a pediatrician’s note is required upon return to camp.
  • In the morning prior to arrival at camp, parents must notify the camp about any injuries such as: bruises, cuts, lacerations, gashes, tears, scrapes, abrasions, scratches and burns that child has on the body.

Common Illnesses & Sicknesses

The following are common sickness/illnesses that campers may experience inclusive of symptoms which will result in a camper being sent home and protocols for returning back to camp upon being diagnosed with any of the illnesses/sicknesses below:

  •  COVID-19: Symptoms include: cough, fever, fatigue, headache, flu-like symptoms. If diagnosed, quarantine as per most up-to-date DOHMH policy and/or CDC guidelines
  • Conjunctivitis/Eye infection: Symptoms include: pink or red color in the white of the eye, swelling of the conjunctiva and/or eyelids, increased tear production, itching, irritation, and/or burning. If diagnosed, a doctor’s clearance required before the child will be allowed to return to school.
  • Diarrhea or Vomiting: Your child must stay home at least 24 hours after the symptoms have been detected and cannot return until he/she has been symptom-free for 24 hours.
  • Fever with no other symptoms: Any child who develops a fever with no other symptoms will be required to be fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication and come back to school with a full pediatrician’s clearance.
  • Strep Throat: Symptoms include: sore throat accompanied by any of the following: headache, fever, swollen, tender lymph nodes. You must take your child to a doctor to get tested for strep. After a physician’s diagnosis, a camper must have a full 24 hours of antibiotics before they return to camp.
  • Severe Cold: this refers to excessive nasal discharges, or any condition that prevents the child form breathing comfortably and/or participating fully in our program. Green mucous is sign that your child is infectious and should not be in camp.
  • Head lice: You must notify the office immediately if your child has or was exposed to head lice. Our policy is that one must be completely “nit free” before returning to JCH and bring a signed letter from a physician or lice professional stating the child is not contagious. Marks JCH conducts lice checks periodically throughout the summer.
  • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease/Coxsackie: Hand, foot, and mouth disease is common in children under 5 years old. Symptoms include: sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. Children will need a full pediatrician’s clearance and statement that they are no longer contagious to return to school.
  • Severe Unidentified Rash: Any form of rash will require a visit and a clearance from a physician.
  • Any Other Contagious Disease: This includes, but is not limited to chicken pox and ringworm will require a pediatrician’s clearance to return back to camp.

Allergies

  • If a child has any food allergy, the parents must notify the school and fill out the Allergy Response Plan as well as allergies/anaphylaxis medication administration form.
  • If your child carries an Epi-pen, you must provide TWO valid Epi-Pens for the child to be carried with them at all times.
  • The Camp will not offer any special meals for children with allergies to food or products that are part of the Camp meals. Parents are responsible for providing a substitution for the meal on the days when the child cannot or will not eat the provided meal. All food should be kosher and be nut-free.
  • School will not compensate the parents for any expenses associated with special meals that are necessary for their child.

Medications

A written and signed consent and medical authorization is required for administration of any prescription medication to children, including child’s name, DOB, medication name, dosage, prescription date fill, Physician information. All medication must be in its original packaging.