COVID-19 Procedures
Current Revision: February 25, 2021
This document is a summary of the safety standards and programming procedures that Camp Hubbard will be following for Summer Camp 2021. It is subject to change based on updated information and recommendations from local, state, and federal authorities.
A camper cannot come to camp if he/she has:
- Any symptoms of illness in the last 24 hours
- Come into close contact in the last 14 days with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- Tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
All campers must wear a mask to camp. Masks must be worn during all low-intensity activities.
Physical Distancing Procedures
- Children will remain in small groups, no more than 10 campers per staff member. We will make every effort to keep the same children and counselors together as much as possible throughout the 6 days of camp.
- We will fully utilize both the indoor and outdoor spaces to keep groups separated when possible.
- We will rearrange spaces to encourage separation as much as possible.
- The following activities will be encouraged at camp this year: elbow bumps, air high fives, and other forms of non-contact enthusiasm.
- There are certain activities that require staff to have contact with campers, these include but are not limited to applying sunscreen and administering First-Aid.
Drop-off/Pick-up Procedures
- Every day at camp will be Kiss & Go drop off and pick up for both full-day and half-day campers. Please keep campers in the car at drop off for temperature checks.
- Parents of our Diamondback campers (youngest age group) will sign them OUT using their own pens. Parents, please bring a pen with you each day at pickup.
- Parents will call the on-site camp phone if needing to pick up or drop off a camper outside the designated Kiss & Go times. Staff members will meet the parent outside for the hand off of the camper.
Screening Procedures for all Staff and Campers
As campers and staff arrive at campus each morning, a designated Camp Hubbard staff member, wearing protective equipment, will take temperatures using a no-touch thermometer. Temperatures must be under 100.4º to enter camp. Temperatures will not be recorded or said out loud.
Health and Illness Procedures
- Staff members will be wearing approved face masks during the entirety of the day.
- We will strongly encourage frequent handwashing and sanitizing.
- Hand sanitizer dispensers will be available at various locations throughout the camp and with every counselor.
- If anyone has a temperature of 100.4º or higher while at camp, he/she will be moved into an isolated location immediately and the family will be notified to come pick up the child.
- We will monitor staff and campers throughout the day for any signs of possible illness.
Face Masks
- All campers must wear a mask to camp. Masks must be worn during all low-intensity activities.
- The mouth and nose must be kept covered at all times while wearing the mask.
- Approved:
- A well-secured cloth or mask that fits snugly against the face and covers an individual’s nose and mouth. It must be made of a material that prevents the discharge and release of respiratory droplets from a person's nose or mouth.
- Not approved:
- Face coverings with exhaust valves.
- Face coverings made with materials such as mesh or lace fabrics.
- Face coverings that do not cover the nose and mouth.
- Face shields without the addition of a face covering.
Equipment Usage and Cleaning
- We will implement procedures to frequently clean all high-touch surface areas (including but not limited to: door handles, sink/toilet handles, tables, chairs, playground/gym equipment).
- Sports equipment will be sanitized on a regular basis after usage.
- We will provide more opportunities for individual play.
- We will use paper goods and disposable plastic utensils for all snacks and lunches. Our staff will wear gloves any time they are serving food.
- We will immediately clean and disinfect tables after meals and snacks.
Personal Items
- All personal items should be labeled and kept in a separate bag.
- Personal toys and any unnecessary items should be left at home.