CAMP

CAMP Guidelines for Dealing with Influenza and Similar Illnesses

May, 2010

Information about H1N1 Influenza symptoms and current recommendations can be accessed at

http://www.acacamps.org/hottopics/swine_flu.php 

1. CAMP takes seriously its responsibility to protect the health of our campers and staff.  The use of universal precautions, sending home, or not accepting any camper or staff member with a suspected contagious illness is part of our overall policies for staff and volunteers.
2. Due to the ongoing concern about H1N1 and other types of flu, we have put into action the following guidelines for the 2010-11 Respite Season and 2011 Summer Camp sessions:
3. We will advise volunteers, staff, and campers of the symptoms of H1N1 flu by referring them to the www.campcamp.org website to review the H1N1 Guidelines and Information section.
4. We will advise volunteers, staff, and campers that if they are experiencing these symptoms that they should NOT plan to be at CAMP and will be sent home if they appear at CAMP with these symptoms or any other possible contagious illness. 
5. Due to the fact that this illness is often spread by droplet or cough, any suspected influenza cases that arise while at CAMP will be sent home ASAP and isolated until they leave CAMP property.  Isolation precautions and cleaning of possibly affected areas will be determined and activated at that time by CAMP Chief Health Officer, following State Health Department recommendations, as appropriate.
6. CAMP staff will, as always, encourage good and frequent hand washing for all campers, staff, and volunteers.
7. Current information suggests that the contagious period of this illness starts 24 hours before you show symptoms.  As a result,  we ask that anyone with a family member displaying these symptoms consider this and notify CAMP Chief Health Officer, Judy Foster, before arriving at CAMP.  Please call (830) 634-2267 in Center Point, 210-671-5411 in San Antonio, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
8. We strongly encourage campers, volunteers and staff to discuss their need for regular as well as H1N1 flu vaccinations with their primary care physician.
9. We will strictly follow these guidelines for the protection of our campers since due to their medical conditions, are more likely to become ill and develop more serious complications from illness.