Happy and Healthy Campers

The health of our campers is of the utmost importance and is carefully monitored. We have health care provider on site, daily, who oversees health records, medications, and any necessary first aid.

Our nurse’s station is located in the “Walnut Room” of the main house, which serves as an infirmary. In addition, counselors are continually on the alert to emphasize safety and hygiene, and to prevent overexertion.

At the end of each day, after Camp Gathering, a "health check" is performed to administer any regular medications, to apply fresh bandaids, and make sure that each camper is feeling his or her best.

Our cooks make preparing three hot, healthy meals a day for over 100 people look easy! Our campers and counselors enjoy a wide variety of well-balanced meals made with as much local produce as possible. With plenty of protein and carbs included, as well as fresh fruit, and special desserts, our campers won’t go hungry!

Food allergies are carefully accommodated by the kitchen staff, and our flexible menus can accommodate the usual nut and dairy allergies, gluten sensitivities, alpha gal requirements, and any other dietary restrictions. All counselors are made aware of any severe allergies.

Parents are immediately notified if their child needs to visit an off-campus doctor. Our camp physician is Dr. John Marsh of Middlebrook Family Practice in Middlebrook, VA.

The camp medical form, with copies of insurance information attached, must be completed by the camper's parents or guardians AND physician prior to opening day. During our week of preparations, prior to each session, the directors and medical personnel will go over each camper's pertinent medical information with the entire staff.

We require hand-washing before each meal and encourage tooth-brushing twice per day. Our wash stand and outhouses are cleaned and resupplied daily.