Pack My RX

To ensure success of this new program, please read through all the information.  Please reach out to the Camp Wise office with any questions.

Why is Camp Wise making this switch?

Health and wellness are guiding values for us every summer, and we are continually working on ways to improve our Health Center, and everything it provides for our campers. Camp Wise meets the health and safety standards of the State of Ohio and the American Camp Association.

New this year, we will be partnering with a company called Pack My Rx in order to more efficiently manage all of our campers’ medication needs. This allows our staff to easily distribute the correct medications to all campers, to reduce the time that campers need to wait for the meds and improve the overall function of our Health Center. Please use this section to familiarize yourself with our new medication intake system through Pack My Rx.

Will all Campers use Pack My Rx?

Only campers in the following program will NOT use Pack My Rx:

  • Israel Leadership Summer
  • JDay Camp Goes to Wise – Both 3-day programs
  • Campers from Kibbutz Kissufim

What do we use Pack My Rx for?  

All medications or supplements that are taken daily and “as needed.” These include:

  • Prescriptions
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Vitamins
  • Melatonin

How does it work?

Pack My Rx packages daily medications into clearly labeled, single-dose pouches with your child’s name, medication, date, and time and provides “as needed” items in the appropriate bottles. This American Camp Association–endorsed system reduces errors, shortens wait times, and improves overall care.

Medications Exempt from Pack My Rx

Only the following medications are exempt from using Pack My Rx:

  • Accutane
  • Injectable medications (e.g. EpiPen, insulin)
  • Inhalers
  • Oral contraceptive pills
  • Lactase (Lactaid)
  • Gummies
    • Vitamin gummies – please switch to chewable or pill forms before camp so your camper is familiar with the format (and include this in your Pack My Rx registration)
    • Melatonin gummies are accepted and should be listed “as needed” in your registration over-the-counter section and will be packed separately by Pack My Rx.

 How will Camp Wise manage medications exempt from Pack My Rx?

Inhaler and Auto Injectable medications (daily or as needed):

  • Must be hand delivered to a Camp Wise Health Center Staff member, on arrival day.
  • Labeling Instructions: Label the individual item (not the box) with your child’s full name, use tape or other sticky labels – do not write directly on the plastic cases or tubes, as it will rub off.
  • Send the box that has the prescription label on it.‍
  • Emergency Inhalers:
    • Bring at least two inhalers (labeled as described above). Your child’s staff will keep one inhaler on their person. 
    • We will keep the second in the Health Center as a backup. ‍
    • Be sure the expiration date is current.
  • Epinephrine Auto Injectables:
    • Bring at least two epi pens 
    • Your child’s staff will always carry one with them 
    • The other will be kept in the Health Center to use in an emergency.
    • Be sure the expiration date is current.
  • Growth Hormones and other Injectables:
    • Should come in their original packaging and will be kept in the Health Center. 
    • The box should have the prescription label on it. 

‍Oral Contraceptive Pills and Accutane:‍

  • Bring currently used packets with your child on arrival day, and hand deliver to a Camp Wise Health Center staff member.
  • Additional packets of oral contraceptives or Accutane should be brought with you on arrival day and also handed to a Camp Wise Health Center staff member.
  • Labeling Instructions: Clearly label your child’s name on each packet ensuring that it will not wear or rub off.
  • Also, bring the box that has the prescription label on it.‍

Lactase (Lactaid):

  • Bring packets with your child on arrival day.  These should be hand delivered to a Camp Wise Health Center staff member. Please be sure to bring enough for the session. They will be held in the dining hall for easy access at meals and snack time.

‍‍What if my child needs occasional over-the-counter medication?

If your child needs an occasional non-prescription (over-the-counter) medication, the Health Center will have it in stock and we will administer it to your child when appropriate. That includes pain medications, allergy medications, cold medications, etc.

A list of over-the-counter medications stocked at the Camp Wise Health Center is available on the Health History form in your CampIn Touch account.

‍We DO NOT STOCK naproxen (Aleve), melatonin, dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), meclizine (Bonine) or lactase (Lactaid).

Health & Medical Forms Overview

Medication Form Requirements

All medications, vitamins, and supplements (prescription or over-the-counter) must be listed on BOTH:

  • Camp Wise Health History Form (located in your CampIn Touch account)
  • Pack My Rx registration
  • These must match exactly.
  • Changes made after April 15 must be reported to both Pack My Rx (in writing): campsupport@pawpawpharmacy.com and Camp Wise – wisekids@mandeljcc.org
    • Changes in one system are not shared with the other.
    • Your Camper Physician Exam Form must be updated if you add or delete a Pack My Rx exempt medication or if you add a medication through Pack My Rx when you were not sending any medications previously. ‍
  • Brand-specific supplements may incur a one-time $50 special order fee per child.
    • Special Order brands include, but are not limited to, Pure Encapsulations, Nordic Naturals, Thorne, Metagenics, Designs for Health, Douglas Laboratories, Klaire Labs, etc

Completing your Camper Physicians Exam Form

All campers will need to complete one of the Camper Physicians Exam Forms as instructed below:

  • If your camper has no medications for this summer, you will use the 2026 Camper Physician Exam Form. On this form, you will need to check the box that states “check here if camper has no medications this summer”
  • If your camper is participating in the Pack My Rx program, you will use the 2026 Camper Exam Physician Form.
    • If they also have exempt medications on the form, you will need to list them in the medication chart.
    • If they do not have any exempt medications, on the form you will need to check the box that states “check here if camper only has medications through Pack My Rx and no exempt medications”
  • If your camper is not participating in Pack My Rx, but has exempt medications, you will use the 2026 Camper Exam Form. On this form, you will need to list them in the medication chart.
  • If your camper is participating in any of the following programs, please be sure to use the 2026 Camper Physician Exam Form specifically for those programs:
    • Israel Leadership Summer
    • Day Camp Goes to Wise
    • Campers from Kibbutz Kissufim

Key Deadlines and Rules

  • Register with Pack My Rx early (registration is now open).
  • Prescriptions must be sent at least 30 days before camp.
  • Take this Instruction Sheet to your physician.
  • Schedule II medication prescriptions must be submitted no sooner than 60 days before camp.
  • Do not refill medications at home while your child is at camp.
  • Any unused medication will be sent home with your child.

 Insurance & Costs

  • Most commercial insurance plans accepted
  • Medicaid (except Michigan) and Tricare are not accepted
  • Parents are responsible for all out-of-pocket costs
  • Pack My Rx does not accept FSA/HSA cards.
    • Pack My Rx suggests, that to use your FSA/HSA benefits, that receipts be submitted to your FSA/HSA program for reimbursement. Pack My Rx is able to send you any necessary receipts at the conclusion of camp (will need to be requested via email).
  • If Pack My Rx cannot accept your insurance or fill a medication, we will work with you on next steps. Please contact wisekids@mandeljcc.org immediately if this occurs.

How to Register with Pack My Rx

Refer to the PackMyRx Parent Guide 2026  and the Pack My Rx New Registration How-To Video for step-by-step help.  Visit www.packmyrx.com  to complete the online registration form. Have your prescription insurance information, camp dates and medication list handy.

  1. At the upper right corner, click on the “Get Started” button.
  2. Enter your name and last name, email and create a password.
  3. Select role: Camp Parent
  4. After completing this first part, you will receive an email with a link to begin registration.
  5. Click on the verification link you receive in your email to begin registration. 
  6. Enter the first 5 letters of your camp (CAMP W) and select it from the drop-down menu.
  7. For Camp Sessions: select session(s) your child will attend.
  8. Fill out all required fields (with an *)
  9. Do not add in a pharmacy – we will be using the one Pack My Rx has listed on the form.
  10. We require contact info for only one parent but need at least 2 phone numbers. 
  11. If your contact information is international, there is a box you must check to be able to fill out your information.
  12. If you would like Pack My Rx to bill your prescription insurance, it is important to fill out all the required information. If you do not know the Rx Bin, Rx Group, Rx ID, or Rx PCN, please call the number on your insurance card or the local pharmacy you already use to find out this information.
  13. Submit a copy of your insurance card by uploading a photo of the front and back of the card. In case you have difficulty uploading the photos, they can be emailed to campsupport@pawpawpharmacy.com
  14. The information for each prescription and over-the-counter medication has to be entered separately and you must click on “save” after each one. 
  15. When filling in medication information, please make sure everything matches what is written on the actual prescriptions. Please specify the time of day (8 am, 12 pm, 4pm, 8pm) for each medication and be sure your doctor does the same on each prescription sent.
  16. A credit card is needed to complete registration. The registration fee and deposit will be charged to that card and we will keep the encrypted number on file for any medication charges as well as any late fees. Pack My Rx does not accept FSA/HSA cards.
  17. Read all acknowledgments carefully and click each box.
  18. Click on “submit registration.

Prescription Insurance

Pack My Rx accepts most prescription insurance plans and co-payments, similar to those at your local pharmacy.

  • Once registration is received, Pack My Rx will verify insurance coverage and notify you if they have any issues. 
  • Pack My Rx does not accept any Medicaid plans other than Michigan’s. Contact wisekids@mandeljcc.org for instructions if you use Medicaid in any other state.
    • Pack My Rx will make every effort to bill your insurance. 
      In the event that prescriptions are not covered, Pack My Rx will contact you to give you options for getting the medication. 
    • You are responsible for any out-of-pocket cost, and it will be charged to your credit card.
  • Although prescriptions usually cannot be filled until the monthly refill date, Pack My Rx will dispense the medication, so it arrives on time to camp.
    • You cannot refill your child’s medication while your child is away as this will cause your insurance to reject the Pack My Rx insurance claim.  
    • If Pack My Rx cannot bill the insurance before shipping the medication, they will continue to try to bill your insurance for a maximum of 30 days, after which your credit card will be charged the full retail price of the medication dispensed.

‍Pack My Rx Fees

  • Registration Fee: $50 per camper
  • Medication Deposit: $100 per camper, refunded in September if unused;
  • Overages charged to card on file
  • Late Fee: $85 if required information is received less than 30 days before camp (Late fees are not waived.)

Other Payments

Medication Cost

The $50 registration fee does not include the cost of any medication. Any medication copays, medications not covered by insurance, and any over-the-counter medications/supplements will come out of the $100 medication deposit first. Any amount owed over the $100 will be charged to your credit card used at registration

Changes to Medication Prior to Camp

If you need to add a new medication or make a change to existing medications AFTER you have registered with Pack My Rx, you must notify Pack My Rx IN WRITING at campsupport@pawpawpharmacy.com.‍

  • Be sure to also update the Health History form online (CampIn Touch account) and to notify wisekids@mandeljcc.org, so that we can update our medical records as well. This will enable us to cross-check the medications as they come in.
  • List all (every day and as needed) medications and supplements in the prescriptions section of the Health History form.
  • Changes you make in medication in the Health History form do not get communicated with Pack My Rx and vice versa.
  • If you make any changes to the Health History form after April 15, please notify wisekids@mandeljcc.org

We know that sometimes parents try to fine tune their camper’s medication dosages just before camp begins. For the health of your camper, we encourage you to maintain a stable medication regimen and avoid medication and dosage changes just prior to camp. Since you can best assess your child’s response to medication changes at home, we encourage you to make medication changes at least 60 days prior to camp or to wait until after camp.

What if my Camper Needs a Prescription during camp?

Camp Wise has a wonderful relationship with CVS Pharmacy in Chardon just a few miles from camp.

‍If our camp physician prescribes medication for your camper, we will contact you first, and then we will use CVS Pharmacy to fill the prescription.

  • We will always contact you before we start a camper on any prescription medication.

When we contact you to notify you of a prescription medication needed, we will ask you to call CVS directly (440-286-9445) to give them all of your insurance information and provide them with a credit card.

Often there are issues with parents’ insurance that we cannot control, so it’s most efficient for parents to call them directly.

‍If you are already registered with CVS, please give them a call now (440-286-9445) to make sure that your insurance and credit card information are accurate.

  • We will charge your Mandel Jewish Community Center account for the cost of the prescription if CVS does not have a valid credit card on file.
  • If CVS is not able to process the prescription through your insurance, they will charge the retail cost of the medication, and you may submit that to your insurer for reimbursement.

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