Health & Wellness
How will my camper handle their menstrual cycle in the backcountry?
How Expedition Campers handle their menstrual cycle while on an Expedition Camping trip We encourage campers to bring their own feminine hygiene products (plus a few extra) if your camper gets/expects their menstrual cycle while on the expedition. We ...
How will my camper maintain their hygiene in the backcountry?
Expedition Camper Hygiene Though campers will not have access to showers during their trip, keeping clean in the backcountry is one of the best ways we can keep everyone safe and healthy. We require hand washing after every bathroom use and before ...
What is your policy on lice?
Lice Policy for Expedition Camps Avid4 Adventure’s No Lice/No Nits Policy There are a lot of misconceptions about head lice. Lice is a very common problem and not one that occurs from being “dirty.” They cannot live without a human host, which is why ...
What if my camper takes regular medication?
If your child needs to take regular medication at camp, simply fill out our Permission to Administer Medication form when you register, detailing the exact guidelines and requirements for any medication your child takes. All medications should come ...
What should I do if I have a confidential concern about my camper?
Your camper’s safety and comfort are of utmost importance to us and sensitive issues are a reality for many campers coming to Avid4 Adventure. We treat every camper with sensitivity and respect, please know that over the years we have likely handled ...
How do you handle missing home?
Expedition Camp and Homesickness Homesickness, while not an illness like the flu, is common with campers trying new experiences and we train our staff exclusively on this to make camp a welcoming and safe environment for every child. For us, ...
What health services are available on trail?
All of our staff are trained in Wilderness First Aid and CPR (at minimum), and we have a physician on call to advise us on any other medical concerns. Our staff are trained to take meticulous care of every medical situation, especially when ...
What if my child has severe allergies or respiratory issues?
Please make these health concerns known by filling out and submitting the proper forms. If your child has severe allergies or respiratory issues, please fill out the Severe Allergy Health Care Plan or Respiratory Health Care Plan form in CampDoc so ...
What happens if a camper becomes ill or is injured?
If a child gets sick, we will contact their parents and make a plan of action. We also contact parents immediately in the event of an accident or injury. Our camp staff will provide any minor medical treatments in the field to the extent of their ...
How can I prepare my camper for homesickness before camp starts?
It’s perfectly normal for campers (and their parents!) to miss home at some point during the camp session. Before camp begins, you can help prepare your camper with a few strategies recommended by the American Camp Association: Encourage independence ...
What if my camper gets homesick?
The vast majority of homesickness passes within the first 24 – 48 hours of camp and in the rare instance that a child is truly struggling, we’ll call you and make a plan for how to proceed. We have never had a camper who needed to go home due to ...
How do you keep campers safe?
While no outdoor adventure activity is completely risk-free, we have a deep commitment to safety. One of the biggest focuses is teaching campers good judgment, and how to assess the risks associated with the environment, the activities, and their ...
How physically fit does my camper need to be?
Our Expedition Camps are activity-based programs. Whether you are mountain biking, paddling, hiking, or rock climbing, all of our programs can take place at higher altitudes than where our participants live. With this in mind, campers should have ...
Do you support campers who are transgender, campers with special needs or campers with disabilities?
Absolutely! We welcome campers across the gender spectrum, offering gender support plans to ensure that we support their authentic identities throughout their time at camp. For campers with special needs or medical conditions, we have successfully ...
Expedition Forms
All forms are available through your CampDoc Account and available for download HERE. You will be emailed with account info about a week after registering, and all medical information should be uploaded directly to CampDoc. You can also find links to ...
Expeditions Health and Wellness
NURSE & FIELD MEDICATION: Avid4 Adventure has a Physician Advisor and RN Advisor on staff to assist with all medical needs. On Expeditions, the field instructors are trained and certified regarding Wilderness First Aid and Medication Administration, ...