Summer Camp Modifications

All Summer Camp Modifications for 2020

WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?

  • Summer Camp will be operated at three sites for 2020: Gorman Park, Goodwin School and Hockanum School. Each site will be open to ages 5 (completed kindergarten) - age 12. 
  • Campers will have recreational swim time at the pools. 
  • Each site will be permitted to have a maximum of 50 campers per site. Campers will be placed in groups of 10 and will have a space designated solely for their group, to promote social distancing protocols and safety procedures and limit contact with other groups. Areas will be sanitized daily.
  • Staff will design schedules to prevent groups from being in the same areas, and will encourage frequent hand-washing and use of sanitizers as normal practice.
  • Staff will be required to wear masks. For campers, it’s optional. 
  • Staff and campers will be required to maintain 6 feet of distance, when possible. 
  • All staff and campers will have a health screening daily upon arrival. If their temperature reads 100 degrees or above they will not be able to remain at camp. 
  • Parents will be required to sign a consent form acknowledging that they understand the risks of sending their child to camp.
  • If someone in the group shows signs of illness, they will be moved to an isolated area and will be sent home for the day.
  • Campers will not be transported by bus, and therefore will not have off-site field trips. Instead, we will have various games, activities, and performers scheduled to provide on-site entertainment. 
  • Camper t-shirts will not be provided since campers will not be needing them for off site trips. 

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Campers are to be dropped off and picked up by their parent/guardian in a designated area at camp. Campers are not permitted to bring guests to the program. Campers are not permitted to bike/walk to and from camp. Parents CANNOT drop campers off; they must be accompanied and signed in daily. Campers may not arrive to camp prior to the 8:00 am start time each day.  


SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT

Camp staff will provide detailed information about sign in and sign out procedures, which have been modified to promote social distancing. Parents should have a photo ID ready, and be prepared for a health evaluation/wellness check as well as temperature checks. All persons designated for pickup must be a minimum 16 years of age and  provide proper photo identification. (School ID, Driver’s License, State issued ID card).  


DAILY SCHEDULE

Our summer camp program offers varied activities in arts and crafts, music, sports, games, swimming, water activities, special events and on-site entertainment. There will be no field trips this year, as bussing is not permitted. 


EXTENDED MORNING HOURS

Extended care is not available to campers this year. Camps will open an hour earlier than in previous years, and the camp day will now be 8:00am - 4:00pm for all campers. Campers must be picked up by 4:00pm.


SUNSCREEN

Sunscreen should be applied at home, prior to coming to camp. Campers should also bring with them waterproof sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher. Staff is NOT PERMITTED to apply sunscreen so sending them with spray sunscreen works best. There are scheduled sunscreen breaks during camp hours which will give children the opportunity to reapply.  


SWIMMING

Recreational swimming will be offered as a morning activity during times when the pools are not open to the public. Certified American Red Cross Lifeguards are on duty at all times and supervision is also provided by camp staff.  Recreational swimming may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other reasons beyond our control. Fees will not be pro-rated should a cancellation occur. 


RAINY DAY PROCEDURES

Camp is held rain or shine. We try to hold the program outdoors in marginal weather.  Campers should dress appropriately. 


NOTICES AND FLYERS

If the camper leaves early or will be away from the program for a period of time, check with a staff member for information about upcoming events or activities you may not want to miss. Staff should be notified if a camper will be absent on a particular day. 


WHAT TO BRING

All campers should bring plenty of water, a hat or visor, bathing suit, towel, spray sunscreen, a lunch and two healthy snacks every day. All belongings should be labeled with the campers name and put in a backpack.  Remember, campers will be carrying their backpacks with them throughout the day so keep things light! No cell phones, electronics or valuables are permitted.


BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Campers whose behavior interferes with a safe, positive experience for others and the environment may be subject to dismissal.  The discipline procedure is as follows:

Stage One: discussions with the parent/guardian regarding behavior.  Reports may be written up.

Stage Two: Participant may be sent home for remainder of the day and will be suspended from the program for the following day without reimbursement.

Stage Three: Participant will be sent home for the remainder of the day and suspended for one week’s time without reimbursement.

Stage Four: Dismissal from the program without reimbursement.

The Parks and Recreation Department may use discretion in the disciplinary process. Our staff will work with the parent/guardian and child to make every effort to promote positive behaviors. Those who engage in behavior that is deemed to be unsafe to themselves or others may be asked to leave the camp program. Parents will be required to pick up the child in the event of a behavior incident that puts the camp/child at risk.  Parents/Guardian will be responsible for finding supervision for their child should they be dismissed from camp.