Health Supply Utilization at a Boy Scout Summer Camp: An Evaluation for Improvement and Preparedness

Conclusions Summer camps need to be prepared for a wide range of conditions and injuries in youth campers, leaders, and staff members. Over 90% of presenting complaints were managed on site, and the majority of conditions were easily treatable minor injuries and illnesses. We provide recommendations for appropriate medical supplies and suggest opportunities for improvement to aid health centers in planning and treatment.
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research