Virginia will allow 2021 summer camps as long as case numbers continue to improve. At Camp Bethel, to mitigate the ongoing risks of COVID, we are adapting most aspects of camp. We are following summer camp guidelines from the Virginia Department of Health and the American Camp Association's "Field Guide" for camps on implementation of CDC guidance. The ever-evolving Field Guide is at https://www.acacamps.org/resource-library/coronavirus/camp-business/field-guide-camps.
In coordination with the Virginia Department of Health, we are modifying a detailed Health-and-Safety plan for our site-and-program specific adaptations, including small-group "cohort" model with no large-group gatherings/events, reducing cabin capacity and overall population, mask-wearing at all times (except eating, sleeping, bathing, swimming), pre-screening and on-site screening and health-checks, physical distancing indoors and outdoors, hand washing/sanitation and facility sanitation, adapted outdoor food services, filtered ventilation in sleeping areas, kitchen, and office, and much more.
In coordination with the Virginia Department of Health, we are modifying a detailed Health-and-Safety plan for our site-and-program specific adaptations, including small-group "cohort" model with no large-group gatherings/events, reducing cabin capacity and overall population, mask-wearing at all times (except eating, sleeping, bathing, swimming), pre-screening and on-site screening and health-checks, physical distancing indoors and outdoors, hand washing/sanitation and facility sanitation, adapted outdoor food services, filtered ventilation in sleeping areas, kitchen, and office, and much more.
Pre-Screening Requirements according to the VA Department of Health:
Executive Order 72 and the Phase Three Guidelines describe requirements for operating overnight summer camps. Requirements include:
Pre-Screening
Executive Order 72 and the Phase Three Guidelines describe requirements for operating overnight summer camps. Requirements include:
Pre-Screening
- Camp Bethel will follow a detailed Health-and-Safety plan to decrease the risk of infectious campers and staff entering Camp. Including, the requirement for a negative molecular test within seven days prior to the beginning of camp, or 14 day symptom screening for the camper and all persons in their household.
- Camp staff must perform a daily symptom screening of all campers, including upon arrival. Daily screenings must include:
- Fever (temperature 100.4 °F or higher)
- Sore throat
- New cough
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or stomachache
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Camp Bethel will have streamlined travel and drop-offs with limited interactions between parents, camp staff, and other campers.
We are ready for your questions, so please contact us with questions, concerns, ideas, or advice at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com.
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