Med Team

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Dedicated medical professionals play an integral role in making camp happen every summer for hundreds of Campers with disabilites and chronic illnesses.

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Care for Every Camper

When you have a child with disabilities, it can be hard not to worry about them. No matter the level of care a Camper needs, we are ready to care for them in every way possible. We have a full medical facility with nurses and doctors who are ready to assist whenever needed.

If you know of a Camper who has care needs and are unsure if Camp Barnabas is the right fit, or if you would like to join us on the Med Team, contact our Health Services Director Bernadette Losh at bernadette@campbarnabas.org.

Registration

Med Team Roles

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Physician

Physicians play a vital role at camp each week by caring for the wide range of medical issues that may arise during camp sessions. Physicians are on call to evaluate Campers, Missionaries, and Staff, supervise medical procedures, prescribe medication, and perform treatments. Otherwise, they join camp activities and have a fun-filled week at camp! Physicians must be licensed to practice in their state.

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Nurse/NP/PA

Healthcare professionals keep our Campers, Missionaries, and Staff well cared for each week at camp by distributing daily medications, providing necessary procedures, and responding to Camper, Missionary, or Staff drop-in visits. Nurses and providers must have an unencumbered, compact state license.

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Well House Assistant

Our Medical Team also includes Well House Assistants. This position is for adults 18 years and up. It is for hard-working individuals who are passionate about supporting a very busy Well House and keeping germs at bay! Duties include: Keeping the Well House sparkling clean and in order, helping the Medical Team with any other process/flow needs as assigned, entertaining Campers, and keeping spirits high for those who may need to spend more time in the Well House due to medical necessity.

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Mental Health Professionals

Psychiatrists, PsyD's, LPC's, and LCSW's provide support to everyone at camp using stress management tools that have been created for the summer, as well as clinical expertise.

2024 Med Team Weeks

Legends

Date: June 1 – June 7, 2024

Ages: 18+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism. This week is focused on Campers who do not require one-on-one assistance and have come to camp before.

Heroes

Date: June 8 – June 14, 2024

Ages: Ages: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism

Young Friends

Date: June 15 – June 21, 2024

Ages: Ages: 7 – 18 (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism

Adventurers

Date: June 22 – June 28, 2024

Ages: Ages: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Physical Disabilities

Soaring Hawks

Date: July 6 – July 12, 2024

Ages: Ages: 7+ (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Blind, chronic diseases, deaf/hard of hearing. Campers with intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism are also welcome.

Bridge Builders

Date: July 13 – July 19, 2024

Ages: Ages: 7 – 18 (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism

Explorers

Date: July 20 – July 26, 2024

Ages: Ages: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism

Champions

Date: July 27 – August 2, 2024

Ages: Ages: 7+ (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism

Celebration

Date: August 3 – August 9, 2024

Ages: Ages: 18+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism. This week is focused on Campers who do not require one-on-one assistance.

Cost

Dedicated medical professionals, such as yourself, play an integral role in making camp happen. You also help sustain our ministry by covering the cost of your meals, lodging, and a background check.

Your Med Team investment also covers programming, activities, adaptive measures, safety resources, and much-needed medical supplies. Any remaining amount goes to our scholarship fund to further aid our Campers with disabilites.

Registration includes a non-refundable $75 registration fee.

Lodging

As a member of the Med Team in the Well House, you'll be staying in some of the most comfortable housing at camp!

Your rest and rejuvenation is very important to us, which is why we ensure our Med Team can rest in comfort with our fully furnished and outfitted rooms.

Med Team Resources

Serving on Med Team this summer? We are so excited to have you! Here you will find important resources for this summer. See you soon!

Got questions about Camp?

For further questions about camp, registration, and the Med Team, please complete the form. You can also call or email Bernadette Losh, our Health Services Director.

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