🐛 Head Lice
When one of our campers is found to have lice or nits in their hair, we will immediately follow our Lice Prevention Policies and Procedures.
All children will be checked for lice and nits during the first few days of camp and periodically throughout the summer. Additional screenings may be conducted if needed.
Prevention and treatment are most effective when home and camp work together. In the past, Camp Gan Israel has successfully prevented mass outbreaks, and we aim to continue working together to isolate this nuisance.
🔗 Learn more about prevention and treatment: WebMD Head Lice Info
How Parents Can Help:
- Check your child’s head regularly for lice or nits.
- Treat lice immediately if found and notify the camp.
- Keep long hair tied back to minimize spread.
- Maintain clean bedding, car seats, couches, and carpets.
Camp Procedures if Lice Are Found:
- Children with live lice or untreated nits will be sent home and not permitted back until 24 hours after treatment with an insecticide. Herbal/botanical treatments are not sufficient.
- After treatment, a no-nit policy will be enforced. Campers with treated nits/eggs may return with a note from a dermatologist confirming they are dead.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Head lice are a nuisance but not a health threat. Controlling lice is a shared responsibility between parents and the camp.