[2022]Current Camp Updates

We will follow closely the regulations for Summer Camps for 2022 and update this page as needed. 

COVID PROTOCOLS & POLICIES- June 3, 2022

Masks

• Campers/Staff will not be required to wear masks except for the following situations
  • Camper/Staff show signs/symptoms of COVID as determined by the nursing staff. 
  • Camper/Staff who have been identified as a close contact of COVID and will be entering an indoor, enclosed space. 

Social Distancing 

• Although we will not be practicing social distancing, we will encourage campers to make sure everyone has personal space. 

Hand Washing 

• Campers and staff must wash hands or sanitize after sneezing, coughing, nose blowing, and before handling food, cleaning surfaces, using the bathroom
• Staff will have hand sanitizer with them or in their activity areas at all times. 

Health Screening 

• Campers and staff must complete a daily health screening for both day and resident camp
• Day camper health screening will be available for parents to fill out daily through our jot form. 
  • the link for daily compliance will be emailed to parents and also available on our website. The form is date and time stamped. No submissions will be accepted if filled in prior to 6am each day that your child is coming to camp.

COVID Testing Protocols (Will be completed and run through City Testing Services) 

• SCREENING:  All campers and staff will receive a PCR and Rapid test during check-in on Sunday. Day Campers must also come to registration on Sundays for testing, as well as swim tests, activity schedules, and nurse checks
• IF SYMPTOMATIC:  During camp, if any camper or staff presents with symptoms, signs or symptoms of COVID-19 (as determined by the nursing staff) the following will occur: 
  • Nursing staff will ask the camper/staff to wear a mask, and will administer a Rapid test. 
    • Rapid testing allows us to do contact tracing and quarantining of other campers and staff as soon as possible. 
  • IF NEGATIVE, the nurse will administer a PCR test, to be run through NorthShore Clinical Labs
    • Camper/staff must then leave camp until results of PCR test are received by the camp
  • IF POSITIVE, the camper/staff will be isolated until they can be picked up from camp, and they must remain out of camp for 10 days from their positive test (test day is day 0). As stated in the code of conduct form there are no refunds for medical reasons (this includes COVID symptoms or a positive test).  A doctor’s note will be required prior to return to camp which must state that the camper/staff are no longer considered contagious, and they are medically cleared to participate in all camp activities. 

• TEST-TO-STAY: Campers/Staff found to be close contacts of the positive camper/staff (as determined by the camper/staff, nursing staff, and/or counsellors) will be rapid tested immediately.
  • Close contacts will then be given the option to quarantine at home for 5 days (test day is day 0), or rapid test daily at camp (through NorthShore clinical labs) for the remainder of the camp session or until 5 days after exposure.
  • No refunds will be given for choosing to quarantine at home. 
  • Close contacts will also be asked to mask in any enclosed indoor space at camp for 10 days following exposure. This does not include cabins, since all windows remain open at all times in the cabin, and should not affect the vast majority of camp activities, which are outdoors as much as possible.

 

Tips for keeping camp healthy before, during and after your week at camp 

• Before you arrive at camp
  • If your child is showing signs of illness such as running a temperature, throwing up, has diarrhea, nasal drainage and/or coughing/sneezing, keep the child home and contact the camp director. This greatly reduces the spread of illness at camp but also supports your child’s recovery. Know your camp’s policy about illness and camp attendance.
  • Teach your child to sneeze/cough in his/her sleeve and to wash his/her hands often while at camp, especially before eating and after toileting. 
  • If your child has mental, emotional, or social health challenges, talk with a camp representative before camp starts. Proactively discussing a camp’s ability to accommodate a child can help minimize – if not eliminate – potential problems.
  • Make sure that if your child has allergies or other medical diagnoses that present the same symptoms as COVID-19 you make sure it is marked clearly on their medical paperwork. 
  • Travel/Gatherings
    • Minimize travel out of state and the country before you arrive at camp
    • do not attend large group gatherings with members outside your immediate household especially where Covid precautions not in place.  
    • Do not Attend activities that do not provide for social distancing prior to arrival at camp
• During Camp
  • Fatigue plays a part in both injuries and illnesses – and camp is a very busy place! If your child is going to day camp, be sure they get enough rest at night. If the child will be at a resident camp, prepare them to know that camp is not like a sleepover; they need to sleep, not stay up all night! 
  • Remember to send sunscreen that your child has tried at home. Teach your child how to apply his/her sunscreen and how often to do so. 
  • Send a reusable water bottle. Instruct your child to use it and refill it frequently during their camp stay. Staying hydrated is important to a healthy camp experience, something your child can assess by noting the color of their urine; go for light yellow. 
  • Talk with your child about telling their counselor, the nurse or camp director about problems or things that are troublesome to them at camp. This includes how they are feeling physically and emotionally. We know that the last few years has taken a toll on all of us and we want to help your child have the best camp experience possible.
• After Camp
  • Be sure to contact the camp if within the 5 days after their stay at camp your child becomes ill or tests positive for COVID-19. We will want to help with any contact tracing that may need to happen as a result of a positive case. 

PICK UP AND DROP OFF

• Day Camp 
  • Parents will pick up and drop off their campers curbside. Parents will not be allowed to get out of their vehicles.
  • If you need to speak with a member of the administration team during pick up and drop off, we will have a designated area for you to park. An Administrative staff member will then meet you in that parking area.
  • Each day, parents will be asked to complete a series of screening questions before dropping their camper off at camp. 
    • DAY CAMPER HEALTH SCREENING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS TO FILL OUT DAILY THROUGH OUR JOT FORM. 
      • THE LINK FOR DAILY COMPLIANCE WILL BE EMAILED TO PARENTS AND ALSO AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. THE FORM IS DATE AND TIME STAMPED. NO SUBMISSIONS PRIOR TO 6AM EACH DAY YOUR CHILD ARRIVES AT CAMP WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • Day campers will have the option to stay later for closing ceremony on Fridays. 
• Resident Camp 
  • Parents will drop off their campers curbside. 
  • Parents will not be allowed to get out of their vehicles and go to the cabins with their campers. 
    • Staff and Teen leaders will help campers get their belongings to the cabin and get settled in. 
  • We are going to be staggering registration on Sunday afternoon to help with traffic flow 
    • Please watch your email the week or so leading up to your child’s week at camp for the time frame in which to arrive 
      • Overall arrival will be from 2:30-4pm we will be doing 45 min blocks for each check in group. 
  • Friday will be going back to regular closing ceremony and pick up. 
    • closing ceremony will start at 6:30 and finish about 7:15
    • we ask parents to stay in their vehicles until 6:15, this will give campers time to finish their camp activities. 
    • Closing ceremony takes place near the flag pole
    • if there will be inclement weather you will be notified by 5pm and we will switch to drive thru pick up

 

• Illness refund Policy 
  • As stated in the code of conduct form there are no refunds for medical reasons (this includes COVID symptoms or a positive test). 
• Meals
  • All Meals will be eaten outside, weather permitting. 
    • in the event of rain, we will be spread out inside or under the pavilion. 

these policies and protocols were created with the health of campers, staff, volunteers and camp families in mind. The Policies and Protocols were put together with input from the CT Office of Early Childhood, CDC, ACA, ACN, our Camp Doctor and Camp Director.