Sick Policy 

(revised May 1st, 2026)

We know that the most important thing is to keep sick people away from healthy people! So if your child is sick, you must keep them home. Staying home stops the spread of Flu, COVID, RSV or any other illnesses and helps the sick person get well. Campers with fevers may return to camp only after being fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.

Please answer these questions before sending your child back to camp:

  • Does my child have a fever over 100.4 Fahrenheit, chills, or feel feverish today?

  • Is my child experiencing any new or worsened respiratory symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath?

  • Has your camper had any new occurrences of any of the following symptoms:

    • Loss of sense of taste or smell?

    • Muscle aches?

    • Diarrhea?

    • Nausea?

    • Vomiting?

    • Repeated shaking with chills?

    • Rash?

    • Headache?

    • Itchy eyes with discharge?

If you answered “yes” to one or any of the above, your child might have the Flu, RSV, Covid or other illnesses. If your child has a communicable illness (Flu, RSV, Covid, a stomach virus, Pink Eye, Coxsackie virus, etc), the CT State Department of Public Health does not allow campers with communicable illnesses to attend camp. Please contact the camp to advise us of your child’s health issue.

Long Ridge Camp may require a Doctor’s note to return to Camp (including diagnosis of the condition/illness/injury and any restrictions/limitations and the date of return for the camper).

Camp protocols are based on guidance from The Centers of Disease Control (CDC), the American Camp Association (ACA), and the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Parents and Long Ridge Camp must work together to create a safe environment for the campers and staff. All protocols are subject to change as they continuously evolve.

The above policies have helped ensure a safer and more effective environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us to discuss any health questions with our Nurse.

There are no refunds for campers who become sick or have medical emergencies. While we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, this policy is in place to ensure the continued operation and quality of our camp programs. 

Thank you for your cooperation!