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A new option among summer experiences for
course, lots of snacks in between. But
what about all those treats Mom and
had send that sit around for days on
end, without refrigeration, in the
bunk. Are these safe?
,A: When food is handled properly,
poisoning should not occur. (The same
rules apply at home — don't leave food
out for extended times). The candy par-
ents smuggle in to their children is usu-
ally not a source of food poisoning - but
-)not a good idea in general. Just use
common sense and don't send foods
that easily spoil.
Jewish teens, Howard Cooper's Jewish Discovery
Camp Is set on the lovely campus of Beaver
CoNege In the northeast suburbs of Philadelphia.
The program consists of elective courses In the
morning (both Judaic and secular topics) and a
full compliment of camp activities In the
afternoon.
While JDC Is unaffiliated, our food is kosher and
Shabbat is observed wtth respect for all traditions
and backgrounds. Resident campers live In
dormitories and enjoy a taste of university life.
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take a more active role in enforcing use
— especially with younger children. If
the child is fair skinned and more likely
to burn, the stronger the better, and use
waterproof sunblock as campers usually
swim daily.
Q: Perhaps there is nothing quite so
frightening to a parent as a bunk that
has been occupied for several weeks
by a busy group of campers: dirty
clothes, old food, smashed bars of
soap, shampoo bottles always left
open, toothbrushes of unknown own-
ership. But do these pose any real
health risks?
A: The kids' cabins toward the end
of camp are a sight and smell that must
be experienced to be truly believed. Yet
despite the repulsiveness (and I means
girls' cabins, too), I doubt these are
fraught with danger of disease.
The layers of clothing on the floor
(you can't see the floor) actually create
the advantage of cushioning a fall from
the top bunk. Sharing items that come
into contact with saliva is dearly a way
to spread germs and should be avoided.
Telling that to a child or teenager is
another story.
What kinds of biting insects are
children most likely to encounter at
camp? Are bee stings prevalent? Is
there any reliable remedy for the itch
that invariably accompanies mosquito
bites? Can any of these insects trans-
mit serious diseases?
A: Mosquitos can carry serious dis-
eases, but not around here. Stinging
insects always will be present, but they
only are dangerous to those allergic to
them, or who receive multiple stings.
Common sense is useful in staying
away from hives and nests. Of course,
teaching common sense can be difficult
(some say you can't teach it).
Q: In your many years working as a
If you are truly known to be allergic,
camp physician, what illnesses do you
camp might not be the place for you. At
most frequently treat?
minimum, you should carry Epipen (a
A: There is always a variety of minor
self-administered injection of adrena-
illnesses,
rashes, insect bites, twisted
line).
ankles,
slivers,
cuts, etc. But the most
There are numerous remedies for
common
ailment
we see is a case of the
prevention of mosquito bites, but I don't
Something
hurts, whatever is
kvetches:
know any that are consistently useful.
going around the village, and usually it
Some children are more prone than oth-
can be attributed to homesickness.
ers to mosquito bites, though it's not
, This is why I believe physicians who
clear why. Also, some react more exten-
are really used to dealing with kids make
sively — but this does not mean they
the ideal camp doctors. I think they are
are allergic.
better able to differentiate.
The best thing parents can do is send
On the other hand, because most ill-
insect repellents and show their sons and
nesses
are contagious and due to the
daughters how to use them.
nature of camping togetherness, viruses
One year my son kept writing and
and strep do spread rapidly through vil-
asking us to send more insect repellent
lages.
to him at camp which, as dutiful parents
we, of course, did. When I got to camp
Q: During the rest of the year, parents
for my week as camp doctor, I found he
can be there to force their children to
had lots of unopened bottles. He never
eat such insufferable foods as peas
knew what they were.
and tofu. But at camp, who knows
Children going into deep woods
what they live on?
should wear clothing to minimize
A: It's always a good idea to eat a bal-
exposed areas and use a strong repellent
anced diet. If children do so at home,
containing the chemical DEET (to pro-
they can certainly continue at camp.
tect against ticks as well).
If children are really picky, they prob-
ably
are at home, too. While living on
Q: Is it really that important for chil-
peanut
butter is not ideal, it is usually
dren to wear sunblock throughout the
something they can survive for a short
day at camp? Does it need to be
span. If the child takes a vitamin supple-
waterproof?
ment at home, they can continue at
A: Sun block is important, and this is
camp. I I
an area where I think counselors should
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