Camp Pinecrest 2026

Medication Administration

• Parents/guardians of any child requiring prescription medication during the camp day are required to submit an Authorization to Administer Medication form that has been completed by parents/guardians and the child’s physician.  This form is available in the Summer Camp Forms section of the website. Pinecrest accepts only the Pinecrest School Authorization to Administer Medication form.  A separate form must be provided for each medication being used.  Form(s) must be on file by the due date, or within 7 days of registering if registering after this date.  A guideline sheet for how to ensure this form is filled out correctly will be provided to parents/guardians in advance by the Pinecrest office.

• Medication should be brought to Pinecrest at the beginning of the week by a parent/guardian and must be picked up at the end of the week by a parent/guardian.  Children may not transport their own medication. All medication must be in the original container, with the child’s name, the name of the medication and the dose of the medication indicated on the prescription label.  All medications are placed in a locked location and may be dispensed only by the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Head of School or Administrative Assistant.

• Pinecrest School does not dispense non-prescription medication unless it is part of an allergy management protocol, and we have a Pinecrest School Authorization to Administer Medication form on file.  Please arrange dispensing times, so that medication is not required during the hours your child will attend camp.  

**Campers may not self-administer any medication.

Children with Allergies and Chronic Conditions

Pinecrest staff members are very willing to work with parents/guardians to learn more about their child’s allergies and/or medical conditions and to address any concerns.  Parents/guardians of incoming students must complete a Medical/Emergency Care Form listing their child’s allergies and other chronic conditions. It is in a child’s best interest to provide as much information as possible; for example, please specify if an allergy or medication condition will affect school performance and what activities or food(s) must be avoided during school hours.  Parents/guardians should describe all possible reactions their child may exhibit if exposed to an allergen and delineate the specific procedural instructions the school must follow if the child is exposed to an allergen. Parents/guardians are responsible for keeping Pinecrest informed as quickly as possible of any changes in their child’s health or restrictions.

**Please note; however, that Pinecrest is not a nut-free environment.

Special Procedures for Medicating Students with Life-Threatening Allergies or Medical Conditions

If a child has a life-threatening allergy or condition, parents must meet with the Camp Director prior to camp to discuss it and its implications.  The Camp Director and at least one other member of the staff will be trained to administer necessary medication or to use medical equipment correctly and to follow any required emergency procedures.  The parents are responsible for keeping Pinecrest updated on changes in the child’s condition. Parents of children who need to be or may need to be medicated at camp must complete a Pinecrest School Authorization to Administer Medication Form.  A separate form is required for each medication. Form(s) must be signed by both the child’s doctor and the child’s parent(s) and must be on file by the due date, or within 7 days of registering if registering after this date. A guideline sheet for how to ensure this form is filled out correctly will be provided to parents in advance by the Pinecrest office.

See more information about required health forms in our 2025 Camp Fees, Registration & Forms Page. Failure to provide a complete health history will result in forfeiture of payment, and the child will not be permitted to attend camp.