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, and we expect our adaptations and protocols to work again in 2022. As conditions change in Virginia, we will publish any updated information on this page. Our information is adapted from the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 guidance for operating overnight camps.
We strongly encourage all campers and staff to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccines, meaning:
Ages 5-11 = primary 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech. A booster is not recommended for this age group yet.
Ages 12-17 = primary 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, plus 1 booster of Pfizer-BioNTech 5+ months after primary doses.
Ages 18+ = primary 2 Pfizer-BioNTech or 2 Moderna or 1 J&J, plus 1 booster of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna 5+ months after primary doses.
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests at https://www.covidtests.gov/.
We strongly encourage all campers and staff to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccines, meaning:
Ages 5-11 = primary 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech. A booster is not recommended for this age group yet.
Ages 12-17 = primary 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, plus 1 booster of Pfizer-BioNTech 5+ months after primary doses.
Ages 18+ = primary 2 Pfizer-BioNTech or 2 Moderna or 1 J&J, plus 1 booster of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna 5+ months after primary doses.
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests at https://www.covidtests.gov/.
Pre-Screening
- For campers and staff, we request proof of being up-to-date on their COVID vaccine, . If campers or staff are NOT up-to-date on their COVID vaccine, we require either (B) a negative test within 3 days prior to the beginning of camp, OR (C) bringing a completed 7-day symptom screening form the camper/staff and all persons in their household. To avoid having to perform the 7-day symptom screening for your household, provide proof of a negative test within 3 days before camp for your camper OR proof of up-to-date vaccination. Find convenient and free vaccinations HERE, and find a free testing location HERE.
- Upon arrival at Camp, we will perform a brief Health Screening and temperature check through the car window. Be sure to keep your car cool (not too hot) prior to check-in, and have child seated beside a car window.
- If the Health Screening reveals symptoms of COVID, we will perform a rapid test (15 minutes). If test is negative (no COVID), we will re-screen and discuss with parents whether child should attend camp. If test is positive (child has COVID), the child cannot be admitted to camp, and staff will discuss with parents options for attending camp later in the summer once child is healthy.
- Staff who are unvaccinated or not up-to-date on their COVID vaccine will be tested for COVID weekly by staff leaders.
- 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.
We are ready for your questions, so please contact us with questions, concerns, ideas, or advice at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com.
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