Summer camp is just around the corner, and if your child is getting ready for days filled with swimming, hiking, or playing sports, chances are you’ve been handed a stack of health forms to complete.
Many camps require a summer camp physical to ensure your child is healthy and ready to participate in camp activities safely.
At Getwell Urgent Care in Southaven, we simplify the process with walk-in physicals, flexible hours, and fast turnaround on required paperwork.
Here’s everything you need to know to get your child camp-ready.
Why Do Camps Require Physicals?
Summer camp may feel like fun and games, but can also be physically demanding.
From group sports to outdoor adventures, campers stay active, often in heat and close quarters.
A pre-camp physical helps identify any medical concerns that could impact your child’s safety while ensuring staff are prepared to manage known conditions like asthma, allergies, or injuries.
Most camps require:
- A sports or camp physical performed within the last 12 months.
- A completed health history form signed by a provider.
- Immunization records.
- Documentation of medications or special care instructions.
Can I Get a Camp Physical at Urgent Care?
Yes! Urgent care camp physicals are a convenient, affordable option, especially if your child’s pediatrician is booked or unavailable.
At Getwell Urgent Care, we offer:
- Walk-in physicals with no appointment required.
- Short wait times and extended hours.
- Flat-rate pricing for most physicals.
- Fast form completion for schools, camps, and sports.
- On-site vaccinations if needed.
We make checking this important item off your pre-camp to-do list on your schedule easy.
What Happens During a Summer Camp Physical?
A camp physical is very similar to a sports physical and usually includes:
- Review of your child’s medical history and immunizations.
- Height and weight check.
- Vision screening.
- Evaluation of heart, lungs, abdomen, joints, and muscles.
- Discussion of any chronic conditions, allergies, or recent illnesses.
- Review of medications or special instructions needed during camp.
Our team can also help with vaccines or referrals if your child needs them. We’ll also complete and sign all health forms required by the camp.
Sports and Activity Clearance
If your child is attending a camp with organized sports or high-intensity activities, a sports physical may be required as part of the camp documentation. This ensures your child is physically ready and helps identify any risks related to:
- Asthma.
- Heart conditions.
- Previous injuries (especially fractures or concussions).
- Joint or muscle limitations.
Our providers can offer clearance, advice on injury prevention, and referrals for follow-up care if needed.
What to Bring to Your Child’s Summer Camp Physical
To make your visit as smooth as possible, don’t forget to bring:
- Your child’s camp health form(s).
- A list of current medications and allergies.
- Immunization records, if not already documented.
- Parental ID and insurance card (if applicable).
If your child has a complex medical history, bringing notes or documentation from their specialist may also be helpful.
When Should You Get the Physical?
We recommend scheduling your summer camp physical at least 2–3 weeks before camp starts to allow time for any follow-up needs and ensure the paperwork is processed without delay.
If your schedule is tight or your doctor’s office is booked, urgent care offers a flexible, convenient way to complete camp physicals on your timeline.
Quick, Reliable Care for Camp-Ready Kids
Summer camp should be exciting, not stressful.
If you need a camp or sports physical, don’t scramble to fit it into a packed pediatric schedule. Getwell Urgent Care offers fast, walk-in physicals to help your child start camp confidently.
We’re open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with experienced providers who make the visit smooth and easy.
Call us at 662-796-1111 or walk in today to get your child camp-ready quickly, affordably, and with care you can trust.