Pre-Camp Checklist: What To Do Before Arriving at Camp

We strongly urge you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received all available boosters BEFORE arriving at camp. Close living & working conditions require herd immunity at camp. Bring you vaccination card – your vaccination status will be verified by staff at he beginning of camp.

At your earliest convenience, schedule a physical examination with your primary care physician, campus clinic, or similar. During your visit, explain that you will be active every day, hiking at elevation, and exposed to the full range of environmental conditions. You may wish to bring a copy of the Statement on Health, Safety, & Community Standards.

As soon as possible, schedule a routine checkup with your dentist. Minor complaints will be amplified under the stresses of heat, altitude, and hard work at camp. Access to dental care in SLC ixceedingly inconvenient. It is in your best interest to address any issues that require attention in advance.

The importance of beginning daily cardiovascular exercise in months before camp cannot be stressed enough. Participants must be ready to handle periods (20 - 60 min) of moderately strenuous exertion at high altitudes (5,000 to 10,000 ft) and reliefs of up to 800 ft (250 m).

If you regularly take any prescription medications, we strongly encourage you to work with your primary care physician to obtain enough medication to last you the entire six weeks of camp. If you regularly take difficult to find over-the-counter medications, you may wish to secure extra supplies of these as well.

If you require emergency medications in case of allergic reactions or other medical conditions, please bring extra dosages. If you use an inhaler and do not have a “spacer” (current best practice), please obtain one from your physician. If you carry emergency medications, please download, complete, and carry a Personal Emergency Response Plan with your meds.

You are responsible for all medical and dental expenses. Camp does not provide any forms of medical insurance. Please learn about your family plan, how to use it, and carry proof of coverage at all times. If needed, check for plans available through your university or secure a commitment of support from a family member. Note - you may need to pay for services during your visit and seek reimbursement from your insurance carrier.