AUGUST 2020 SMALL GROUP BASKETBALL SESSIONS

First and foremost, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. We know this pandemic has been stressful to many and recognize that socializing and interacting with peers can be a healthy way for children to cope with stress and connect with others, particularly after spending quite a bit of time at home. After careful thought and planning, we are excited to let you know that we plan to resume camp while following CDC considerations to protect campers, families, and our community.  

The health and safety of our campers and staff remain our highest priority. Below, you will find a summary of actions we are taking to help ensure we are lowering COVID-19 risk as much as possible. 

·      We will keep campers in small groups of 25 total campers per session and groups of 8-10 while they are participating in activities.  

·      Face coverings will be worn by staff unless they are taking a quick break with at least 6’ distance. 

·      We ask that campers wear face coverings when coming to and from camp. Once they put their belongings in their designated spot, they can leave their mask there. Parents/guardians walking kids to and from the drop off and pick area must wear a face covering at all times. 

·      We will screen campers upon their arrival to camp with a touchless thermometer. Anyone who exhibits a temperature of 100.4⁰ (38.0⁰C) or above or shows any signs of illness will not be admitted. 

·      We will limit the number of items that are shared or touched between campers and staff by supplying hand sanitizer at the start of camp and periodically during camp, provided by our staff by pumping the hand sanitizer right into the campers’ hands. Campers will be shown where they can place their belongings with 6’ distance. We are only offering outdoor camp sessions with limited equipment. Campers will be REQUIRED to bring their own basketball to camp. We have camp balls for sale for $10 but campers must transport their ball to and from camp each day.

·      We will promote healthy hygiene practices by providing campers with hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol since they don’t have easy access to soap and water, encouraging children to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or to use the inside of their elbow.

·      If a child does get sick at camp, we will contact their parent/guardian for immediate pick-up. Therefore, if someone is not able to pick up their child in case of an emergency, you should not send them to camp. 

·      Anyone who is/was sick with COVID-19 or in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days (campers and staff) should not come to camp. Be on the lookout for symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell. 

If you have a specific question about this plan or COVID-19, please contact Kath Cloran for more information (484-486-4089 cell; [email protected]).

We are in this together!