Summer Camps – Are You Ready?

As the warm weather arrives, are you ready for summer camp? Children and adults of all ages may want to attend camp or summer programs. When people have seizures or other neurological problems, you will want to look carefully at the types of programs and the setting in relation to the person’s epilepsy. Can the camp manage seizures and safety appropriately?

While you may need to do a bit of homework in choosing a camp, don’t let this stop you. Camping experiences have enormous benefits for people of all ages!

Visit www.epilepsy.com to find updated information on Summer Camps!

• Look for our List of Summer Camps to find camps offered by our Epilepsy Foundation affiliates.

• Visit Managing My Epilepsy to learn about…

  • Different types of camps to consider

  • How to choose a camp

  • Questions to consider when evaluating camps

  • Preparing camp staff to manage seizures

  • Developing Seizure Response Plans for camps

  • Participating in camp activities safely

  • And more!

• Contact the 24/7 Helpline or your local Epilepsy Foundation affiliate for more camp help.

• Do you want to help others enjoy camp? Send us your camping experiences to share with others!