There were ZERO reported cases of COVID-19 at Summer Camp at Camp Bethel in 2021. Simply put, the precautions we put in place worked. As summer 2022 draws closer and as conditions change in Virginia, we will publish any updated information and adapted plans on this page.
Children age 5 and older can receive the FREE and SAFE vaccination. We stronlgy encourage you to ensure all eligible family members are vaccinated. Virginia makes it easy at https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/. or call 877-829-4682. Walk-in vaccinations are also open for adults and children. Virginia also offers FREE testing centers by appointment at https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/testingappointment. In Roanoke, VA, both the vaccination center AND the testing center are located in the old Sears store at Valley View Mall (4812 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24017).
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests at https://www.covidtests.gov/.
To mitigate the ongoing risks of COVID, we will continue 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 indoors and at appropriate times (except eating, sleeping, bathing, swimming), pre-screening and on-site screening and daily health-checks, physical distancing indoors and outdoors, enhanced hand washing/sanitation and equipment sanitation, adapted food services, filtered ventilation in sleeping areas and indoor areas, and more.
Children age 5 and older can receive the FREE and SAFE vaccination. We stronlgy encourage you to ensure all eligible family members are vaccinated. Virginia makes it easy at https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/. or call 877-829-4682. Walk-in vaccinations are also open for adults and children. Virginia also offers FREE testing centers by appointment at https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/testingappointment. In Roanoke, VA, both the vaccination center AND the testing center are located in the old Sears store at Valley View Mall (4812 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24017).
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests at https://www.covidtests.gov/.
To mitigate the ongoing risks of COVID, we will continue 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 indoors and at appropriate times (except eating, sleeping, bathing, swimming), pre-screening and on-site screening and daily health-checks, physical distancing indoors and outdoors, enhanced hand washing/sanitation and equipment sanitation, adapted food services, filtered ventilation in sleeping areas and indoor areas, and more.
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) proof of being fully vaccinated, OR (B) a negative molecular test within seven days prior to the beginning of camp, OR (C) 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 OR proof of vaccination. Find convenient and free vaccinations HERE, and find a 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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