Our Group Leading Staff and key Program Staff have current training in anaphylaxis first aid, including the use of an Epipen and routine and extended management, as part of their Remote Area First Aid qualification.

Our Group Leading Staff carry antihistamines at all times.

Leaders may administer antihistamines and / or ventolin where deemed appropriate to alleviate mild to moderate allergic reactions.

Leaders may also administer antihistamines and / or ventolin as part of Anaphylaxis First Aid. 

You must send at least 2 Epipens to Camp with your child / ward.

We will ask at least one Epipen to be carried by your child / ward and at least one to be carried by the Teacher.

The Group Leader does not routinely carry an Epipen. However, an Epipen will also be carried by the Leader for certain expeditions and activities when there is a indicated anaphylactic student in the group. 

At Base Camp we hold spare Epipens.

The Camp environment may exacerbate allergies; please consider your child / ward’s allergy in context with the general Camp Information and the programmed activities.

If deemed a condition of concern, Somerset will require a Doctor's clearance for attendance and participation in activities.

You may also like to consult with your Doctor / Specialist about your child's / ward's time at Camp.

Please use the following information to assist when selecting the severity in the medical information in regards to your child / ward’s allergy:

• Mild - a reaction that is present at the site of contact only - rash, itchiness, redness, etc 
• Moderate - a reaction with symptoms away from the contact site - rash, itchiness, swelling, general body illness, etc
• Anaphylactic - breathing problems, swelling of tongue/throat, etc, emergency. Requires adrenaline.

Please note down signs, frequency and severity, triggers, medications plan and daily management details, etc.

You may also like to email your child's / ward's management plan to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note if you do not wish antihistamines to be administered to your child / ward. Please also note if you child / ward will be bringing their own antihistamines, or other medications.

Please also note anything different (to the below Anaphylaxis First Aid) your child / ward may need in they have an anaphylactic reaction.

Somerset will follow the below Anaphylaxis First Aid in the event of a reaction. 

Leaders may also administer antihistamines and / or ventolin where deemed appropriate to alleviate mild to moderate allergic reactions.

Leaders may also administer antihistamines and / or ventolin as part of anaphylaxis first aid. 

Click Here for General Anaphylaxis Action Plan