COVID-19 FAQ

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COVID-19 FAQ

Will you be able to run summer camp this year? 

YES!

What do camp COVID-19 protocols look like? 

As both regulations and our understanding of the virus are constantly changing we are meeting weekly to amend and update our systems. Currently our protocol is based on taking a multi-faceted approach to both prevent the virus from entering our camp population and to minimize each persons risk of exposure if there is a positive case. Our primary strategies include:

  1. Screening- Our campers, staff, and guests are all screened for symptoms before entry to the camp environment and then re-screened each subsequent day.

  2. Testing- All campers need to have a negative covid-19 test result within 72 hours prior to arrival at camp.

  3. Sanitation- We have greatly increased our already aggressive sanitation schedule and hand-washing enforcement. We have adjusted our cleaning policies based on advisement created by the American Camp Association and their contractor Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. We also have multiple supervised hand-washing checkpoints on our campus.

  4. Cohorts- Our campers are split into small groups that minimize the amount of people each camper is exposed to throughout their time at camp. While camp cohort sizes are not yet finalized, based on state guidance for schools and other programs we anticipate cohort size to be somewhere between 20 and 40 campers.

  5. Face Masks- We currently require face masks in all shared spaces with the exception of camper bedrooms. (Skaters are permitted to drop their masks while outdoors on their board when extreme social distancing is possible.)

  6. Social Distancing- We have limited the capacity of athletic and social spaces on our campus to ensure that social distancing is possible throughout.

Will campers be required to take a COVID-19 test?

Yes, we will be requiring all campers to have a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours prior to arrival at camp. COVID-19 testing access varies state to state but is available at most national pharmacy chains.

Will campers be required to be vaccinated?

Vaccination is strongly recommended before camp for all eligible age groups, but is not required.

How will Covid-19 affect my campers experience?

As we wait for more information to come out, we are working diligently to prepare campus the best we can. In short, there will be several changes to the daily schedule and activities of camp, but we are doing all we can to maintain an incredible experience.

What happens if a camper gets Covid-19?

All camps are already mandated to have a Communicable Disease Isolation Plan to handle airborne diseases like the Measels, these plans work very well with COVID-19. We reviewed our existing plan and it exceeds the standard that is recommended by the State of Oregon.

Parents of youth campers should also be aware that if we need to quarantine or isolate a camper beyond the end of their session we will be charging parents a daily rate to cover associated costs. We will pass along to cost of hotel, staff, and food directly without a markup so the price will be variable but we anticipate it to be around $300/day.

Is my camper required to wear a face mask? 

As of right now all campers are required to wear a face mask at all times in all common areas both indoors and outdoors. Campers are not required to wear their masks in their own bedrooms.

What happens if my session has to be cancelled due to Covid-19?

If the camp is forced to cancel a session that your camper is already registered for, we will be offering a refund or a camp credit of whatever amount has been paid so far to use in the future. The credit will be good for up to 4 years in the future and can be used towards any of our products and programs. If the session must be canceled by the camper our standard cancelation policy applies.

You can see the most current information on the Oregon Health Authority website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emerging-respiratory-infections.aspx

You can also keep yourself up to date by following the guidelines on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/

Jake Howell