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Valerie:

Sorry about the delayed response. The decision about medical marijuana at camp is most often a decision of the camp – especially if you are a private organization. Most camps have policies that do not allow the use of medical marijuana (or recreational) while on the job for obvious reasons (significant safety concerns, poor decision-making, lack of attentiveness, increase in injury risk etc…).

It would be a struggle to think of a reason why a counselor (who is responsible for youth) would be allowed to use MM while working. How do you explain to a parent that their child is being cared for by someone under the influence of a cognitively altering drugs? What does your insurance provider say about this? How would your camp leadership approach the educational aspect for families and other stakeholders? Just questions for consideration as you navigate this gray area.

Best
Tracey Gaslin