Save on camp physicals with MinuteClinic #sponsored #healthycampers
Disclosure: I have received promotional consideration from MinuteClinic for this post. All opinions are my own (and my best friend’s, but you’ll see that if you keep reading.)
When I was a kid, I attended two different summer camps. One was a day camp at the JCC (in New York, where my stepmom worked.) The other camp was a sleep-away camp. It was a Methodist camp and my grandma’s church often helped pay my way to attend.
Before each summer, I was required to have a physical. If I hadn’t already had one for sports (or sometimes they didn’t accept the sports physical – don’t ask me why, even though getting a sports physical was easy enough), my mom would have to schedule an appointment to take time off from her work day to get me to the doctor. Same with my brother, since he also went to the JCC camp (so two appointments, not always on the same day.) It was the most inconvenient thing, but it was necessary.
My best friend, Missy, has two daughters. Both are very active and in sports/camps/extracurricular activities. I was offered a voucher for a camp physical, and had it sent for Victoria (the oldest of the two girls.) Missy stopped by one of the two CVS MinuteClinics on our side of town after work yesterday to get Victoria’s physical done.
The whole process she said was pretty easy. They had to wait a few minutes because the nurse practitioner was working with someone else when they arrived at 5:15. And then they started going through the required questions for the physical. (The sports physical is different from a camp physical in that your insurance company may be involved. In Victoria’s case, she’s also under the care of a primary physician because of a recent injury, so they weren’t able to complete that type of physical.) Victoria may be heading to a sports camp in a few weeks, so they continued on with the camp physical questions. The camp physical is apparently easier to get (not as many questions.) I had no idea there was a difference!
They were done around 6 p.m. So only 45 minutes from the time they arrived and walked out of the MinuteClinic. Missy said it was so convenient, and such a better option than what she’s worked with in the past.
Right now, MinuteClinic is offering $20 off camp physicals. Again, another great deal (Missy said she normally pays around $120 for a physical for the girls. Even at regular price, MinuteClinic was a much better deal.) The price for camp physicals currently is $39 (regular price is $59.) So not only did she save time, she saved money. And she didn’t have to take time off work!
It’s not always easy to get your kid to see a doctor. I know this from sick visits with my son. And I don’t know how my mom managed everything as a single mom of two kids. Parents are fortunate these days, as there are services geared towards making life a little easier. Take CVS MinuteClinic. I have two within a fairly short driving distance. With the CVS MinuteClinic, an appointment isn’t even necessary. And you could even get one done on the weekend. Such a novel idea when you’re a parent (especially if you’re kids are playing sports on top of going to school.)
Do you have camp-age children? Have they had to get their camp physical yet? I’m a couple of years away from sending my son to a summer camp, and I’m hoping there is still a service like MinuteClinic around to help me out!
This is a sponsored post. I have received product from MinuteClinic, including a voucher to cover the camp physical. All opinions are my own.
This is such a neat idea. Thanks for sharing, we have a CVS around us now, it’s first time this year having one close by
I wish there was one in NYC! I love the convenience!
Mitch
I can’t believe you DON’T have one! We didn’t have the MinuteClinic for the longest time and now I have two nearby.
It’s great that they offer camp physicals. I bet that will save lots of people lots of time!
This is so great,In the UK we do not have anything like this and it is quite easy to just head over to the DR’s most of the time if you call them early morning you can see them the same day if you are lucky.
That’s good to know. I have used the Minute CLinic for myself, but not for my kids yet. I love how quick I am always in and out when I go there.
We have a Minute Clinic in our neighboring town that is 20 or so minutes away. So far…knock on wood…. I haven’t used it yet.
I think there’s a Minute Clinic near where I live. Sounds really convenient.
Check out that flexibility?! It’s so nice to have a minute clinic where we live. I couldn’t do without them!
I will share the info with my friends with children who will be sending their kids to summer camp! Awesome info!
This is awesome, especially for folks who do not currently have insurance. Physicals are so important, not only for camps and sports, but also to make sure a child’s body is developing correctly
This is really good information. Great for girls and boys going to camp.
That’s so great that Minute Clinic offers these physicals. There tend to be weird date restrictions on camp physicals so we have to get them again!
I love using the Minute Clinic if I get sick. It’s fast, easy and convenient.
This is really great information to get out there. I worked with student athletes for over 20 years and sometimes they had a difficult time finding a place to get a physical for the sport they were going to play.
This is reminding me that my daughter is going to need a camp physical! She’s only 2.5 but I know this new place is going to require one. This is great info to know!
I didn’t even know that Minute Clinic offered Camp Physicals! So excited that they are opening one of these close by me, finally!
I had no idea that some camps require physicals. I’m glad you can get them hassle free at the CVS Minute Clinic!
I don’t have anyone going to camp. That’s great that you can go there for that though, very convenient!
Even at $59, that’s not a bad price, but for $39, it’s AWESOME. That’s definitely the place to go.
I attended a day camp once as a kid, but never a sleep away camp. My son is too little right now, but I might look into them as he gets older.
Sounds like a good idea. It makes things easier!
I love minute clinics– so convenient and inexpensive!
How cool is it that they provide this service. This makes getting kids ready for camp easier.
This is great for busy families! Get a hassle free camp physical and be ready for summer!
$39 is an awesome price! Thanks for this information!
These walk-in clinics are a great idea and I agree, super convenient for families. It’s also nice to be able to get a physical and pick up a few household items or even a snack without making another stop!
I love the CVS clinics, they have saved us many times!
That’s awesome! I had no idea they offered physicals. I love that it leaves people with no excuse for taking care of themselves.
I have camp aged kids but sadly don’t have a MinuteClinic anywhere closeby. Such a pity. š
I have camp aged kids but sadly don’t have a MinuteClinic anywhere closeby. Such a pity. š
We’re still awhile away from physicals, but we’ve used the Minute Clinic for our vaccines. It’s so easy and saves so much time!