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Get a same-day UK doctor-signed certificate confirming your child’s fitness to attend summer camp, Camp America, or school trips.
A Youth Camp Medical Certificate confirms that a child or young person is fit to participate in summer camps, school trips, or outdoor youth programmes such as Camp America. It’s sometimes referred to as a Summer Camp Medical Form, Fitness to Participate Certificate, or Trip Medical Certificate — all mean the same thing: a document issued by a qualified doctor confirming that your child is in good health and able to safely take part in camp activities.
Many camp organisers, schools, and international youth programmes request a doctor-signed certificate before allowing participation, especially for travel abroad or physically active programmes.
At Merlin Health, we make this process quick and straightforward. Your certificate is:
Getting your camp medical certificate through Merlin Health takes only a few minutes.
Here’s how it works:
Provide your child’s basic details and any relevant health information. This helps our doctors assess medical fitness for participation.
One of our UK-registered doctors carefully reviews the information you provide. If more detail is needed, we’ll reach out to clarify before finalising your certificate.
Once approved, your Youth Camp Medical Certificate will be emailed to you — usually within hours. Each certificate is signed by a doctor and secured with a unique QR code for easy verification by camp or school staff.
To issue your Youth Camp Medical Certificate, we’ll ask for a few key details:
No appointments or clinic visits — the entire process is 100% online and suitable for both UK and international applicants.
Yes — for an additional fee of £25, our doctors can complete your camp or organisation’s official medical form. This is particularly useful for programmes such as Camp America, which require a specific medical form to be filled in and signed by a doctor.
When submitting your application, you can upload a copy of the camp’s own form along with your medical information.
“When your child is preparing for a summer camp or school trip, the last thing you need is paperwork slowing things down. At Merlin Health, my team and I make it simple to obtain a Youth Camp Medical Certificate — quickly, securely, and fully online. Every certificate is reviewed by a UK-registered doctor and trusted by organisers worldwide. We understand how important these experiences are, and we’ll do our utmost to help your child get cleared for camp without delay.”
Dr Michael Jones, Co-Founder & Lead Doctor at Merlin Health
“When your child is preparing for a summer camp or school trip, the last thing you need is paperwork slowing things down. At Merlin Health, my team and I make it simple to obtain a Youth Camp Medical Certificate — quickly, securely, and fully online. Every certificate is reviewed by a UK-registered doctor and trusted by organisers worldwide. We understand how important these experiences are, and we’ll do our utmost to help your child get cleared for camp without delay.”
Dr Michael Jones, Co-Founder & Lead Doctor at Merlin Health
A Youth Camp Medical Certificate is a doctor-signed document confirming that a child or young person is fit to participate in a camp, school trip, or outdoor activity. It verifies that they are in good health, do not pose a risk to others, and can safely take part in activities such as hiking, swimming, or sports.
Most camps and trip organisers — including Camp America and school expedition providers — require a medical certificate to confirm that participants are fit to attend. It’s commonly needed for children, teenagers, or young adults joining residential camps, summer programmes, or overseas trips.
Your camp medical certificate includes:
Confirmation that the participant is medically fit to take part in camp or trip activities.
The signature, name, and GMC number of the reviewing UK doctor.
A unique QR code for instant authenticity verification.
Contact details for Merlin Health for validation by organisers.
Yes. For an additional fee of £25, our doctors can complete your camp’s own medical form — including forms required by Camp America and other youth programmes. Simply upload the form during checkout or send it to us after your application.
Getting your certificate is quick and entirely online:
Complete our secure medical questionnaire.
A UK-registered doctor reviews your submission.
Receive your signed certificate by email, usually within a few hours. No appointments, clinic visits, or delays.
Yes. Our certificates are signed by UK GMC-registered doctors and are recognised by international camp organisations, including Camp America, school exchange programmes, and youth travel companies worldwide.
Yes. Our medical certificates are suitable for school trips, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, volunteer programmes, Camp America and study tours. They confirm that the student is fit to travel and participate safely.
If your child has a known medical condition (e.g., asthma, diabetes, or allergies), our doctors can still issue a certificate provided the condition is stable and well controlled. We’ll include relevant details in the medical certificate for organisers’ awareness.
Yes — in most cases, you’ll receive your certificate within a few hours of submission. All certificates are securely delivered by email as a signed, doctor-verified PDF.
You’ll just need:
Your child’s basic details (name, age, and date of birth).
A copy of their NHS Summary Care Record or medical history.
A valid email address for secure delivery.
If you’d like us to complete a camp’s own medical form, upload it when prompted.
Absolutely. Every certificate is reviewed, signed, and stamped by a UK GMC-registered doctor with experience in travel and youth medical assessments.
Yes. If your camp requests small wording changes or extra information, our doctors can make amendments free of charge within 7 days of issue.
The certificate costs £49, which includes same-day processing and email delivery. If you need your camp’s own medical form completed, an additional £25 applies.
Got a question or special requirement? Email us at info@merlinhealth.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help with questions about forms, eligibility, or specific camp requirements.
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