Camp Ernst
Official Lice Education Toolkit
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Provided to all Camp Ernst families by Pete the Lice Guy & Simplicety At Home.
Keep Your Camper Lice-Free at Camp Ernst
This is our official lice education page for all Camp Ernst families and staff, built with Pete the Lice Guy and Simplicety At Home.
A Message from Camp Ernst
There is a lot of misinformation online about head lice, and many people do not know what to believe. We have teamed up with Simplicety and head lice expert Pete the Lice Guy to provide Camp Ernst families and staff with accurate, practical head lice education before the season begins.
Pete has personally treated over 14,000 head lice cases in the last 14 years, and this toolkit gives families clear steps for checking, prevention, treatment, and return-to-camp guidance.
Questions about Camp Ernst health policies? View the camp health policy page or contact the camp office. Interested in summer camp at Camp Ernst? Learn more here.
Choose Your Guide
Quick resources for parents, camp staff, and nurses. All links connect to the correct section of the shared Simplicety education toolkit.
Pre-Camp Prep Checklist
Check hair, pack prevention supplies, and know what to look for before Camp Ernst drop-off day.
How to Check for Lice
Pete's step-by-step parent guide for accurate checks at home before camp.
Found Lice Before Camp? Action Plan
What to do next, where to find the full action plan, and how your child can still attend camp.
Station Setup & Training
Set up a clear, calm lice screening station and train staff on the process before check-in.
How to Check for Lice at Camp
Screening guidance for camp teams using a good metal lice comb and consistent method.
Camp Staff Protocol
Arrival screening, case management, parent notification, and clearance steps.
What to Expect at Camp Ernst
Clear procedures so every family and staff member knows exactly what to expect.
Arrival Day
All campers check in with the camp. Once they get with their cabins, each cabin has a scheduled time to come for screening. All kids will be screened with a good metal lice comb by camp staff.
If Lice Are Found
Parents are notified immediately after the screening if head lice are found. Parents can pick up their child and treat at home, or, if Simplicety is on-site, have the child treated by Simplicety so they can stay and return to the cabin once treatment is complete.
Return Criteria
The child must be nit-free before returning to the cabin. All live lice and nits must be manually removed. The nurse will perform a clearance check at the health office before the child can rejoin the cabin. If treated by Simplicety on site, Simplicety will also return Friday for a follow-up check.
Questions from Camp Ernst Families
Straight answers. No panic, no wrong information.
• Your child can be treated on-site by Simplicety and return to their cabin once treatment is complete.
• Or, you may pick up your child and treat at home. The child must be completely nit-free before returning to camp.
See the Action Plan for step-by-step guidance on treating at home.
If a camper is found to have live lice or nits during a head check, they will be sent home immediately. The child must be completely nit-free (no live lice and no nits) before they are allowed to return to camp. Camp staff will perform a clearance check before the child can rejoin their cabin.
Parents may treat at home or contact Simplicety for assistance. See the Action Plan for step-by-step guidance on proper treatment and clearance.
Interested in Summer Camp at Camp Ernst?
Learn more about Camp Ernst and how to register your child.
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Professional guidance and at-home support for Camp Ernst families.
Professional Head Lice Service
Get support from Simplicety's professional head lice service for accurate checking, lice and nit removal, and follow-up guidance.
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Shop the at-home treatment kit and tools Pete recommends for families who need clear, practical support at home.
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Education CornerCamp Ernst — Official Lice Education Toolkit
Free resource for all Camp Ernst families and staff. Content maintained by Simplicety At Home. Lice guidance: 859-414-6487
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