MinuteClinic offers Affordable Camp Physicals

Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to write it. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”Summer is here and that means many families are preparing their kids for summer camp. I have fond memories of my time at the Beverly Regional YMCA Daycamp, Grotonwood and Oceanwood-the camps of my youth. My kids attended church sleepover camps and day camps growing up and now they are on staff at YEX youth camp every summer. Aaron is the technical director and audio tech, Summer is on the dance team and Jordan is the lighting director for this awesome Christian youth camp.

While you are preparing your kids for camp, no matter what their age, there are some very important things to remember…

1. Sunscreen-make sure campers know how to apply sunscreen, when to apply sunscreen-20 minutes before exposure and when to re-apply sunscreen-every 2 hours. A sunburn makes camp life miserable so make sure your kids know how to be sun safe.
2. Bug Repellent-Mosquito bites are a part of camp life but a prepared camper suffers less than those who don’t wear bug repellent with DEET. Again, make sure your camper knows how to apply the repellent safely.
3. Proper shoes-One way to avoid strains, sprains, cuts and bruises is to wear proper shoes. The summer camps I directed had very specific shoe requirements to keep our campers safe. Camp isn’t about fashion, leave the cute sandals at home and opt for sneakers at camp.
4. Read ALL of the camp paperwork. You don’t want to miss a thing so make sure you read all camp paperwork thoroughly. Is there a dress code? Do you need to get the permission slip notarized? Does your child need a physical? What are the rules about bringing medications? All of these questions and more will be covered in the paperwork you receive from the camp. Don’t be the parent that packs inappropriate shoes or clothing or doesn’t get the form notarized. Your lack of due diligence will detract from your child’s camp experience.

 

Fortunately, you don’t need to wait weeks for an appointment with your pediatrician to get your child’s camp physical taken care of. Your local CVS MinuteClinic can take care of that for you.  The nurse practitioners can review your child’s immunization records, and health history, perform the required physical exam and fill out your camp forms. MinuteClinic is currently offering a $20 discount on camp physicals, just in time for the camp season. You can get your camp physical for $39.00! Insurance is not accepted and payment is due at the time of service. No appointments are necessary so grab your camp forms, immunization records and your camper and get their camp physical today.