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 UN-VACCINATED 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 GROUPS THAT MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE EACH CAMPER IS EXPOSED TO THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME AT CAMP.

  5. FACE MASKS- NOW THAT OREGON’s MASK MANDATE HAS EXPIRED WE ONLY REQUIRE MASKS IN FOOD SERVICE AREAS and on vehicles. WE STRONGLY advise UNVACCINATED CAMPERS WEAR MASKS INDOORS.

  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 un-vaccinated 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. Un-vaccinated campers will be required to wear face masks indoors under the current statewide guidance.

How will Covid-19 affect my camper’s experience?

While camp will be slightly different this year than in 2019, we are working hard to keep the majority of COVID related changes "back of house" so our campers are free to have an incredible experience with minimized COVID related limitations.

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 Measles, 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.

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/

Kevin English