Medical Exams, Forms, and Medications

Medical Exams: All Scouts and Scouters who are in camp for more than 72 consecutive hours are required to have an up-to-date health history and physical examination form on file with the Health Officer. Units should provide photocopies of the original forms for each person. Any person who arrives without a current medical form on file may not stay in camp beyond 24 hours, and will not be permitted to take the swim test or participate in any strenuous activities. Arrangements must be made to obtain a physical exam within this time frame or else the person must return home until the situation is resolved. For adults staying less then 24 hours in camp a copy of the Annual BSA Health and Medical Record with Parts A & C completed must be on file at the Health Lodge.

IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2010! The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has issued a new Annual Health and Medical Record Form to begin using immediately. The new form will replace all existing Class 1 & 2, Class 3, and all Council Health Forms. The only acceptable medical form for camp is the new Annual Health and Medical Form. The new medical record not only takes care of required health information but also provides consent for all activities and for photographs and other media.

An important change is that this new medical form is only good for 1 calendar year. The new form will be standard for all ages.

Medical Check-in: Sunday, on arrival, all campers must turn in health and physical forms to the Health Officer at the Health Lodge. This is where you need to be cleared to take the swim test. Please make sure all medicine to be turned in is well marked and all medical forms are up-to-date with exams and signed by parents or legal guardians.

Unit leaders are encouraged to turn in health and physical forms during the Tuesday Night leader meeting the week prior to coming to camp. By turning in the forms early, the Health Officer is able to better prepare for the coming week and identify any issues that may prevent Scouts from participating in camp activities when they arrive on Sunday. It is much easier to obtain missing signatures or information the week before the Scout arrives as opposed to trying to get signatures or authorization on Sunday when most places are closed.

Medications and Medication Permission Forms: All Scouts bringing medication to camp must have a permission form filled out by their parents or guardians prior to their arrival at Scout camp. When they check-in with the Health Officer they will need to notify him as to any storage requirements for prescribed medication. A locked refrigerator is available if needed. All medication must be in its original container with the original label fully intact. There should be no hand written changes to the original label. All medication must be current. It cannot be released to the Scout if the date on the label is expired. All medications must be stored and dispensed through the Health Officer. The only exceptions would be Epi-pens, inhalers, and other life-dependent emergency medicine. Use of any prescribed medications authorized under the care of a physician, must be disclosed to the Health Officer on the individual’s health form. Use of any non-prescription or over the counter drugs must also be disclosed to the Health Officer.

It is not the job of the Health Officer to make campsite visits to ensure that each Scout taking medicine receives it. It is up to the leaders to ensure that their Scouts make it to the Health Lodge so the treatment schedule is followed and that each Scout receives his/her medicine on time. Our medical staff does not administer any medications; they only identify the Scout’s medication. It is the Scout’s duty to administer the proper dose at the proper times. There will be no injections given by Seven Mountains Camp Staff.

The Health Lodge is intended only for the temporary care of sick or injured campers. Boys who are seriously ill or injured should be transported to a hospital, or taken home where they can be given more adequate care. When a Scout recovers after being taken home, they are free to return to camp.

Download the Annual Health and Medical Record Form here.