To mitigate the ongoing risks of COVID, we at Camp Bethel 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.
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, reducing cabin capacity and overall population, mask-wearing at appropriate times (except eating, sleeping, bathing, swimming), pre-screening and on-site screening and health-checks, physical distancing indoors and outdoors, enhanced hand washing/sanitation and equipment sanitation, adapted indoor-outdoor food services, filtered ventilation in sleeping areas and indoor areas, and much more.
As of May 10, children age 12 and older can receive the FREE and SAFE vaccination. We encourage you to ensure all eligible family members are vaccinated. Virginia makes it easy at https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/
As conditions continue to improve in Virginia, we will adapt our health-and-safety plans.
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, reducing cabin capacity and overall population, mask-wearing at appropriate times (except eating, sleeping, bathing, swimming), pre-screening and on-site screening and health-checks, physical distancing indoors and outdoors, enhanced hand washing/sanitation and equipment sanitation, adapted indoor-outdoor food services, filtered ventilation in sleeping areas and indoor areas, and much more.
As of May 10, children age 12 and older can receive the FREE and SAFE vaccination. We encourage you to ensure all eligible family members are vaccinated. Virginia makes it easy at https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/
As conditions continue to improve in Virginia, we will adapt our health-and-safety plans.
Pre-Screening Requirements according to the VA Department of Health:
The Virginia Department of Health recommends several requirements for operating overnight summer camps, including:
Pre-Screening
The Virginia Department of Health recommends several requirements for operating overnight summer camps, including:
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 either (A) a negative molecular test within seven days prior to the beginning of camp, OR (B) a 7-day symptom screening for the camper and all persons in their household, (form coming soon!). To avoid having to perform the 7-day symptom screening for your household, provide proof of a negative molecular test within 7 days before camp for your camper. Find a convenient and FREE testing location HERE.
- While on site at Camp Bethel, your Counselors will perform a daily symptom screening of all campers, including upon arrival. Daily screenings will include: fever (checking for 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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