Immunization Policy
Due to considerations of public health and camper safety, especially in the close quarters and communal living of a residential summer camp, all campers and staff members must be vaccinated unless they have a medical exemption that is vetted and approved by camp’s medical director.
Camp strongly recommends the full vaccine regimen outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control, and camp requires at least the following vaccines:
(1) MMR: 2 doses, or 1 dose with proof of immunity from the current calendar year.
(2) Varicella: 2 doses, or 1 dose with proof of immunity from the current calendar year.
(3) Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis: for children, 3 doses if the first dose was after age 1 and 4 doses if the first dose was before age 1, for adults, 1 dose.
(4) Polio: For children under 18, 3 doses if the last dose was given after age 4 and 4 doses if the last dose was given before age 4. For adults, 1 dose.
(5) Meningitis ACWY: If living in a bunk, 1 dose within the last 5 years. This is mandatory for anyone above age 11 and highly recommended for anyone under age 11.