Frequently Asked Questions

• A registered nurse stays on campus to provide all medical care to campers, and to advise the Camp Director if further treatment is needed at a doctor’s office or emergency room.
• The Health History form, completed by parents/guardians, notifies the nurse which prescriptions and OTC drugs are permitted.

• If a camper is ill or injured beyond a minor scrape, or if an issue requires a stay in the infirmary for more than an hour, parents will be contacted immediately at the phone numbers provided.
• If medical personnel determine additional attention is required, parents will be contacted and the situation will be discussed so the parents' wishes are carried out.
• In cases of an emergency, 911 will be called and the parents will be notified.

• Complete the Health History form, including the allergy list.
• Submit complete details on the Health History and Camper Profile about your camper’s dietary restrictions so we can provide the best care.
• If your camper's allergy is life-threatening or requires an EpiPen, communicate with the Camp Director prior to the beginning of the session at campdirector@camppinnacle.net or (706) 960-9643.

• Lice checks are conducted upon arrival on Mondays for each week-long program. At lice check, a staffer checks each girls' head.
• If any camper has nits or lice found in her hair, she will be sent home to be treated.
• If a camper is treated and cleared with a doctor's note, she may return to camp that week.
• If the camper is not cleared, we will work with her parent or church leader so she can return to a different camp session.

Health checks are conducted upon arrival for each camp session. At the health check, a staffer checks the temperature of each girl. If any camper has a fever, she will be sent home until she is fever free.

• Camp Pinnacle is not equipped to care for the girl who has an emotional, mental, or physical disability that would prevent her full participation.
• Campers requiring full-time assistance may benefit from attending Camp Hawkins, a unique overnight summer camp designed for children with special needs and other physical or developmental disabilities. Register online at georgiachildren.org/camp-hawkins.