Camp Netimus Summer Camp for Girls
Health and Safety

Summer Camp Safety & Accreditation

Camp Netimus is proud to be accredited by the American Camping Association, the national summer camps accreditation organization. The American Camp Association (ACA) actively promotes and supports camp safety, providing camp leaders with well-tested programs and services that go well beyond fundamental protection and safety.

Common Health Concerns:

How many people work in the Health Center, and what certifications do they hold?
We generally have a staff of three working in the Health Center. At least one (and usually two) is a Registered Nurse. The other worker(s) have medical training: LPN, EMT, etc.

What is the Health Center like?
Our Health Center consists of a six-bed ward, an isolation room referred commonly to “quiet room”, a treatment room as well as a full bathroom. The Center is staffed 24 hours a day.

What is your notification policy concerning a child being sick?
Parents are notified if a child visits the doctor or if she spends an overnight in the Health Center.

How close are emergency medical facilities?
Milford has an ambulance service. There is a hospital with an emergency room in Port Jervis, NY, which is approximately 10 miles away. We use a Doctor who practices full-time in the town of Milford, PA, which is approximately 5 miles away from camp.

How do you handle homesickness?
The problem is handled on a case-by-case basis. Homesickness and adaptation to camp life is closely monitored by the senior and health care staff. Formal input is also provided by counselors. Difficult cases are handled by the Directors, who in turn are in touch with the child's parents. Parental support is crucial.