Medications

Medication Policy & Administration

At Oro Medonte Forest School, the safety of your children while exploring the outdoors is our absolute priority. If your child requires any prescription, over-the-counter, or emergency medication to be onsite during program hours, this form must be completed in full before their session begins.

What needs to be registered on this form?

Emergency Medications: Inhalers, puffers, or epinephrine auto-injectors (Epi-Pens).
Routine/Daily Medications: Prescriptions or over-the-counter medications that must be administered during program hours.
As-Needed Medications: Allergy pills (Antihistamines) or topicals required for specific environmental exposure.

Safety Requirements:

The Two-Device Rule (Anaphylaxis): Following standard Ontario safety protocols and our Parent Handbook, children with life-threatening allergies must carry an active, unexpired Epi-pen on their body at all times (e.g., in a secure fanny pack or waist pouch). A second backup Epi-pen must be provided directly to the Lead Educator to carry in the group emergency kit on Day 1.
Labeling: All medications brought to the forest must be unexpired, in their original packaging, and clearly labeled with your child’s first and last name.

Medical Authorization & Liability Release

By completing and submitting this form, I, the parent/legal guardian of the child named above, acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

Authorization to Assist: I grant permission to the staff and designated educators of Oro Medonte Forest School (OMFS) to hold, oversee, or assist in the administration of the specified medication to my child according to the instructions provided.
Two-Device Compliance: I confirm that if my child carries an emergency device (Epi-pen or puffer), they have been instructed on how to use it safely. I agree to provide the mandatory backup emergency device to the Lead Educator on the first day of programming.
Limitation of Liability: I acknowledge that OMFS educators are outdoor professionals certified in Standard/Wilderness First Aid, but are not licensed medical professionals, nurses, or doctors. I release Oro Medonte Forest School, its directors, employees, and land partners from any liability, claims, losses, or damages resulting from any adverse reactions, complications, or issues arising from the administration, self-administration, or accidental omission of the specified medication.
Emergency Consent: In the event of a medical emergency related to my child's condition or medication, I authorize OMFS staff to take all necessary steps to obtain emergency medical treatment, including calling 911, and agree that any associated medical or transportation costs will be my sole responsibility.

Our Mission

Oro Medonte Forest School’s mission is to create an educational community that fosters rich, experiential learning, age appropriate ecological literacy, and promotes healthy living by connecting children to nature through the use of the Forest School model in the foundational early years.