Medical professionals are an important part of the Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times community. Whether you’re connecting a patient and their family with Camp, volunteering your medical expertise during a session, or inviting Camp into your hospital, there are many ways to help children with cancer and their families experience Camp.
Medical volunteers provide the expertise that makes Camp possible. Doctors and nurses stay on-site at The Med Shed, Camp’s dedicated healthcare center, with sleeping accommodations provided throughout their time at Camp. Nurses may share rooms with other nurses, while physicians stay in smaller single or double rooms.
For Summer Camp, medical volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two days, with full sessions lasting up to seven days. Spring, fall and winter Camp weekends typically require a three- to four-day commitment.
We also welcome volunteer doctors and nurses to bring their spouses and children to Camp. Children who are eligible for the session may participate as campers, living in a cabin and experiencing Camp alongside their peers. Younger children or those who do not participate as campers must remain under the direct supervision of a parent or family adult.
Camp doctors oversee medical care throughout each session, working closely with the Camp Charge Nurse and Camp Director to support the health and safety of campers, staff and volunteers. They supervise medical procedures, prescribe medications and treatments, respond to medical needs, and help prepare Camp staff to understand the specific care needs of campers attending each session.
Camp doctors also serve as members of Camp’s Emergency Response Team
Charge Nurses begin their work before campers arrive, reviewing camper applications alongside the Camp doctor and helping prepare staff for campers’ individual care needs. During the session, they oversee the organization, administration and documentation of medications and coordinate additional care when needed.
Camp Nurses provide day-to-day care, including administering and documenting medications, supporting central venous catheter care and responding to medical needs ranging from everyday bumps, fevers and stomachaches to more serious illnesses or injuries.
Help patients and families discover Camp right where they receive care. Our team can visit hospitals and clinics to introduce families to Camp through activities, conversation and a glimpse of the Camp experience.
If you would like Camp to visit your clinic, please contact Wally at, wquijano@rmhsc.org
Medical professionals are often an important connection between families and Camp. If you know a child with cancer or family who could benefit from Camp, help introduce them to our free, medically supervised programs and connect them with Wally at wquijano@rmhsc.org
