YMCA CAMP HIGH HARBOUR SERVICES PARENTS CHECKLIST This checklist is designed to help parents have everything in order before their camper arrives at camp on opening day. We suggest going over each item at least two weeks prior to the start of your camper’s session. If you have any questions, please call the camp office at (770) 532-2267. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER ____ All fees are due by April 15th. ____ Open House for new campers is held in April. Call office for more details. IMPORTANT FORMS FOR CAMP ____ 1 Health Form (four sides of paper) •must be signed by a physician •a new health form must be completed each year ____ Copies of insurance card and prescription card must be attached to health form ____ 1 Medication List •any medications must be checked in with nurse ____ Directions to Camp ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES ____ Arrival time for all campers is Sunday from 2:00 pm. - 4:00 p.m. ____ Departure time for all campers is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ____ Boat departures must be cleared through the camp office by noon on Friday. ____Campstore balances must be paid on closing day. ____Any changes in arrival or departure of a camper must be cleared through the camp office. Please Note: Campers or parents are not allowed into cabins prior to the check-in time. Due to the ongoing preparation for camp and fairness to all, this time is strictly enforced. We also ask that you stay in your vehicles until checked-in by a staff member. IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Gainesville Camp Services Office (770) 532-2267 - phone (770) 287-0852 - fax 1-800-954-5586 ESA - Fax on demand Lake Burton Office (706) 782-6311 Fax (706) 782-8407 Lake Allatoona Office (770) 966-9668 Fax (770) 966-9424 CAMPER MAIL All camper mail must have a cabin number and camper name (as in our system) to insure proper distribution and addressed as follows: (UPS and FedEx deliver to these addresses) We will not accept mail with postage due. Any mail coming after your camper leaves camp will be forwarded to your home address. Lake Burton campers: Camper Name Cabin # High Harbour at Lake Burton 685 Camp Harbour Lane Clayton, GA 30525 Lake Allatoona campers: Cabin # High Harbour at Lake Allatoona 40 Old Sandtown Rd Cartersville, GA 30121 PACKAGES Due to the extremely large number of packages we receive daily, we are asking that parents no longer send boxes of any size to camp. We have limited space to store things in the cabins. We have limited ability to dispose of boxes, filler and trash. We will gladly accept an envelope that is no larger than 12”x15”x3/4”, otherwise known as: • A USPS Bubble Mailer • UPS Size 5 Envelope • A FedEx Large Pak Any packages received outside of these guidelines listed above will have a camp handling fee of $1.99 per package charged to your camper’s store account. YMCA CAMP HIGH HARBOUR THINGS TO PACK LIST Please TAPE ONE COPY TO THE LID of the suitcase or trunk and RETAIN ONE COPY AT HOME. We make every effort to return lost items by displaying all lost and found daily at lunch and dinner. PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS SENT TO CAMP with first and last names. CLOTHING LIST ____10 Shirts or T-Shirts* ____7 pairs of Shorts ____2 pairs of Long Pants ____10 pairs of Underclothes ____10 pairs of Socks ____2 pairs of Sneakers ____1 Light Jacket ____1 Sweater or Sweatshirt ____2 Swimsuits (One pieces/tankinis preferred) ____2 Bath Towels ____1 Poncho or Raincoat ____2 Pairs of Pajamas Dress Code: Halter tops, tube tops, “spaghetti” strap tops or bikinis are NOT appropriate attire for camp. One piece bathing suits or tankinis preferred for females. Campers wearing inappropriate bathing suits will be asked to put on t-shirts or shorts. All sleeveless shirts must have shoulder straps at least 1 inch in width. The camp staff reserve the right to ask a camper to change any clothing deemed inappropriate. BEDDING** ____1 Sleeping Bag (a must for older Pathfinders, Trailblazers, Watersports, ALCs and LITs for Lake Burton campers; ALL campers at Lake Allatoona need a sleeping bag.) ____2-3 Sheets (a must; twin size - fitted or flat) ____1 Blankets ____1 Pillow ____1 Pillow Case **Campers are expected to sleep on sheets and make bed while in camp** TRUNK SIZE recommendation: (Trunks are recommended but not required.) 15 inches or less in height. OTHER ITEMS ____Shower caddy or bucket for toiletries ____Soap and Soap Dish ____Shampoo ____Wash Cloth ____Toothbrush and Paste ____Comb/Brush ____Flashlight with Batteries ____Bible ____Writing Materials* and Stamps ____Laundry Bag ____Sunscreen (a must)* OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ____Handkerchiefs ____Sun Glasses ____Compass ____Fishing Tackle ____Camera and Film ____Bug Repellent ____Hat* ____Canteen or Water Bottle ____Costumes for Skits and Theme Week SPECIAL THINGS TO BRING FOR TRAILBLAZER CAMPERS ____Hiking Boots or High Top Sneakers ____Sleeping Bag (a must for WS/TB/ALC/LIT at Lake Burton; a must for ALL Lake Allatoona campers.) All other necessary equipment is supplied for campers. ____Flashlight (highly recommended) IMPORTANT FORMS TO BRING TO CAMP ____ 1 Health form (four sides of paper) ____ 1 Medication List ____ Copy of Insurance/Prescription Cards *Can be purchased at the Camp Store DO NOT BRING TO CAMP •Food or cash (we do not have drink machines) •Spray Cans: roll-ons and liquids are preferred •Any device that can access the internet or social media: Cell phones, CD players, ipods, MP3, e-readers •Valuables - Jewelry, etc. •Knives, guns, fireworks etc. Bringing any of the items listed is STRICTLY against the policies of YMCA Camp High Harbour. Camp will not be held responsible for any of these items if brought to camp. Name: _________________________________________________________________________ D.O.B.: ____________________ PLACE PICTURE Allergy to: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ HERE Weight: ________________ lbs. Asthma: [ ] Yes (higher risk for a severe reaction) [ ] No NOTE: Do not depend on antihistamines or inhalers (bronchodilators) to treat a severe reaction. USE EPINEPHRINE. Extremely reactive to the following foods: ____________________________________________________________ THEREFORE: [ ] If checked, give epinephrine immediately for ANY symptoms if the allergen was likely eaten. [ ] If checked, give epinephrine immediately if the allergen was definitely eaten, even if no symptoms are noted. FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: MILD SYMPTOMS SEVERE SYMPTOMS NOSE MOUTH SKIN GUT LUNG HEART THROAT MOUTH Itchy/runny Itchy mouth A few hives, Mild nausea/ Short of breath, Pale, blue, Tight, hoarse, Significant nose, mild itch discomfort wheezing, faint, weak trouble swelling of the sneezing repetitive cough pulse, dizzy breathing/ tongue and/or lips swallowing FOR MILD SYMPTOMS FROM MORE THAN ONE SYSTEM AREA, GIVE EPINEPHRINE. OR A COMBINATION FOR MILD SYMPTOMS FROM A SINGLE SYSTEM SKIN GUT OTHER of symptoms AREA, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW: from different Many hives over Repetitive Feeling 1. Antihistamines may be given, if ordered by a body areas. body, widespread vomiting, severe something bad is healthcare provider. redness diarrhea about to happen, anxiety, confusion 2. Stay with the person; alert emergency contacts. 3. Watch closely for changes. If symptoms worsen, give epinephrine. 1. INJECT EPINEPHRINE IMMEDIATELY. 2. Call 911. Tell them the child is having anaphylaxis and may need epinephrine when they arrive. MEDICATIONS/DOSES • Consider giving additional medications following epinephrine: Epinephrine Brand: __________________________________________ » Antihistamine » Inhaler (bronchodilator) if wheezing Epinephrine Dose: [ ] 0.15 mg IM [ ] 0.3 mg IM • Lay the person flat, raise legs and keep warm. If breathing is difficult or they are vomiting, let them sit up or lie on their side. Antihistamine Brand or Generic: _______________________________ • If symptoms do not improve, or symptoms return, more doses of Antihistamine Dose: __________________________________________ epinephrine can be given about 5 minutes or more after the last dose. • Alert emergency contacts. Other (e.g., inhaler-bronchodilator if wheezing): __________________ • Transport them to ER even if symptoms resolve. Person should remain in ER for at least 4 hours because symptoms may return. ____________________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE DATE PHYSICIAN/HCP AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE DATE FORM PROVIDED COURTESY OF FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION (FARE) (WWW.FOODALLERGY.ORG) 5/2014 EPIPEN® (EPINEPHRINE) AUTO-INJECTOR DIRECTIONS 1. Remove the EpiPen Auto-Injector from the plastic carrying case. 2 2. Pull off the blue safety release cap. 3. Swing and firmly push orange tip against mid-outer thigh. 4. Hold for approximately 10 seconds. 4 5. Remove and massage the area for 10 seconds. TM AUVI-Q (EPINEPHRINE INJECTION, USP) DIRECTIONS 2 3 1. Remove the outer case of Auvi-Q. This will automatically activate the voice instructions. 2. Pull off red safety guard. 3. Place black end against mid-outer thigh. 4. Press firmly and hold for 5 seconds. 5. Remove from thigh. ADRENACLICK®/ADRENACLICK® GENERIC DIRECTIONS 1. Remove the outer case. 2 2 3 2. Remove grey caps labeled “1” and “2”. 3. Place red rounded tip against mid-outer thigh. 4. Press down hard until needle penetrates. 1 5. Hold for 10 seconds. Remove from thigh. OTHER DIRECTIONS/INFORMATION (may self-carry epinephrine, may self-administer epinephrine, etc.): Treat the person before calling emergency contacts. The first signs of a reaction