It is illegal to be discriminated against because of your epilepsy. She wants to go on school camp this year, but I am very concerned about this. It is understandable for you as a parent to be concerned about your daughter's safety on a school camp, as your job as a parent is to care for and protect your child. However it is also important that children with epilepsy are encouraged to participate in sports and other activities that other children their age are involved in. Safety considerations must be put into place, but without limiting the child's experiences too much, so that they grow into confident independent adults.
Research shows that self-esteem in children with epilepsy is as big an issue as safety.
Lack of sleep on school camps can be a problem for some children because it is often a trigger for seizures. If this is the case with your child, talk to camp staff about the possibility of minimising this, however, lack of sleep due to excitement can be difficult to manage in children even in the home environment. It is important, however, for the supervisor to be extra vigilant in any situation in which sudden loss of consciousness, might pose a hazard to the child. Life vests should be worn during other water-related activities such as canoeing and sailing and head protection worn for activities such as horseback riding. It is important for supervisors on the camp to have a knowledge of your child's epilepsy, e.g. what type of seizures they have, what happens when they have a seizure, how long they usually last, first aid required, when to call for medical assistance, type and time to take medication, and possible triggers for seizures.