Medical Forms and Medication Cards

Why?

Scout camp is a wonderful experience, but it can also be physically demanding. Most Scouts get more exercise in a day at camp than they get in a week at home. (Evidenced by how quickly they hit the sack on Monday night) In order to best protect everyone who comes to camp, we require that all participants have visited the doctor. Examinations allow us to be sure of everyone's condition and aware of any special medical needs a Scout or Scouter may have.

The Health Officer will review each examination with its owner upon arrival at camp. Parents should know that it is our intent to use this information as a tool to help us better respond to potential situations. Your can help us by being as complete and honest as possible. Health information will not be used to restrict activity or single out Scouts.

What is Required?

EVERYONE ATTENDING CAMP MUST HAVE A CURRENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM

Youth
Completed Medical examination form with Doctor's signature and Parent's Signature.
Completed Medication Card with Doctor's signature for each medication
Adults
Completed Medical examination form with Doctor's signature and Individual Signature.

Medical Examination Forms

Any person spending the night at camp or participating in any camp activities must have a completed medical form on file. Forms consist of a Personal Health History and a Physicians Examination. Boy Scout medical examination forms are available in the leader handbook, at any of the Bay-Lakes Council Offices, or download Medical Forms for Youth, Adult (reader required)

To be current each must have a physicians signature dated within 36 months and a parent's signature dated within 12 months. Adults over forty must have a physical examination every. While preparing for camp each unit should review all of its medical forms to be sure that all signatures are in order.

Distribution of Medication

Wisconsin state law requires that all medications for Scouts at camp be kept by the health officer. (Accommodations are made for those cases where 24 hour emergency access to medication is required.) For each medication a card must be completed that has a doctor's signature dated within the last 12 months and instructions as well as a place to log each time the medication is dispensed. Scouts will be asked to turn in their medications and medication cards on arrival at camp. Medications should arive at camp in the original pharmacy container. Medication cards are also available in the Leader's Guidebook and at Bay-Lakes Council Offices

Be sure to check...

Each Scout and Leader has a Medical Form
Parent's signatures are less than 12 months old
Each medical form has a Doctor's signature less than 36 months old
Each prescription medication is accompanied by a signed card

Submit a copy of medical forms and medication cards to camp two weeks prior to your arrival. Camp copies must remain on file and will not be returned

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