If your child is heading off to a youth camp, school trip, or overseas programme, you may be asked to provide a medical certificate of good health. For many parents, this can feel like one more thing to organise on an already long checklist.
To make things easier, we’ve answered the most common questions parents ask about youth camp and trip medical certificates, and how ZoomDoc can help.
1. What is a youth camp or trip medical certificate?
A youth camp or trip medical certificate is a doctor-signed letter confirming that your child is in good general health and has no medical conditions that would prevent them from safely attending a camp, school trip, or organised travel programme.
Camp organisers use this certificate to make sure they’re prepared to support children properly while they’re away from home.
2. When does my child need one?
You may be asked for a medical certificate if your child is:
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Attending a UK or overseas youth camp
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Going on a school trip
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Taking part in a residential programme
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Travelling to an international camp, such as Camp America or AmeriCamp
Some camps also require their own medical forms to be completed alongside the certificate
Youth camps and overseas trips often ask for a GP-signed medical letter to confirm a child’s health before travel. Get one today with ZoomDoc to help your child head off prepared.
3. Can I get this without visiting a GP?
Yes. With ZoomDoc, there’s no appointment required.
Our GMC-registered UK doctors assess your child’s information online, allowing you to get everything sorted from home — often on the same day.
4. What do I receive?
You’ll receive a verifiable digital PDF medical certificate, sent directly to your email and mobile. It includes:
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Your child’s name and date of birth
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A statement confirming they are in good health and fit to travel
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Signature and authorisation from a GMC-registered UK doctor
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ZoomDoc contact details
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A QR code for instant verification
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Any camp-specific forms completed for free
5. How does the process work?
Step 1: Upload your child’s details
After purchase, you’ll receive a secure link to upload the required information.
Step 2: Doctor review
Our doctors review the evidence the same day (between 9am–9pm GMT, 7 days a week). If needed, they may contact you for clarification.
Step 3: Receive your certificate
Once approved, your child’s medical certificate — and any completed camp forms — are sent by email and SMS.
A medical letter of good health helps camps and trip leaders plan care, manage risk, and support children throughout their stay.
6. What information do I need to provide?
To issue the certificate, we’ll ask for:
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A photo of your child’s passport
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Your child’s digital Summary Care Record (SCR)
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A 30-second to 1-minute video (you can speak on their behalf, but your child must be visible)
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Any camp-specific medical forms (completed by our doctors at no extra cost)
Good to know:
A Summary Care Record is a short document (usually 2–3 pages) that your GP receptionist can print for you. No appointment needed.
7. What is the video for?
The short video helps our doctors to confirm your child’s identity, understand why the certificate is required, and ensure there are no obvious health concerns.
8. What are the QR codes used for?
Each medical certificate includes a QR code that allows camps, schools, or organisers to:
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Verify the document instantly
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Confirm it was issued by a GMC-registered doctor
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View the certificate securely online
This helps avoid delays or questions from organisers.
Some camps and school trips require a medical certificate confirming a child is fit, well, and safe to attend. ZoomDoc provides same-day medical letter to ease the process for you.
9. Do you complete Camp America/ AmeriCamp/ UJIA medical forms?
Yes. We regularly complete medical assessments and specific camp forms.
Our doctors review medical history, confirm fitness to travel, and complete camp-specific paperwork — at no additional cost.
10. When will I receive the certificate?
If your evidence is uploaded before 9pm, your child’s certificate is usually issued the same day.
Final thoughts
Preparing your child for camp or a school trip should feel exciting, not stressful. Our goal at ZoomDoc is to remove unnecessary delays by providing fast AND reliable medical documentation that camps accept.
With same-day reviews, QR-code verification, and free completion of additional forms, you can focus on packing bags and planning adventures — not chasing paperwork.