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Mon, May 25 2020, 3:24 pm
my sleepaway camp in PA said they r hoping to open if they can get permission, and will follow all CDC and Pennsylvania laws . anyone know what those laws currently are?
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amother
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Mon, May 25 2020, 3:48 pm
https://www.cdc.gov/coronaviru......html
Guiding Principles to Keep in Mind
The more people a camper or staff member interacts with, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. The risk of COVID-19 spread increases in youth camp settings as follows:
Lowest Risk: Small groups of campers stay together all day, each day. Campers remain at least 6 feet apart and do not share objects. Outdoor activities are prioritized. All campers are from the local geographic area (e.g., city, town, county, community).
More Risk: Campers mix between groups but remain at least 6 feet apart and do not share objects. Outdoor activities are prioritized. All campers are from the local geographic area (e.g., community, town, city, or county).
Even More Risk: Campers mix between groups and do not remain spaced apart. All campers are from the local geographic area (e.g., community, town, city, or county).
Highest Risk:Campers mix between groups and do not remain spaced apart. All campers are not from the local geographic area (e.g., community, town, city, or county).
COVID-19 is mostly spread by respiratory droplets released when people talk, cough, or sneeze. It is thought that the virus may spread to hands from a contaminated surface and then to the nose or mouth, causing infection. Therefore, personal prevention practices (such as handwashing, staying home when sick) and environmental cleaning and disinfection are important principles that are covered in this document. Fortunately, there are a number of actions youth camp administrators can take to help lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure and spread during camp sessions and activities.
Then they list things addressing:
Hand hygiene (soap or alcohol based sanitizer)
Face coverings (cloth ones and masks)
Signage (to encourage ppl to follow rrules)
Respiratory Etiquette
Cleaning and disinfection
Shared objects (avoid)
Ventilation
Space modification (I.e. placing campers at least 6 feet apart)
Physical Barriers and Guides (to keep children from being close if SD not possible)
Food Service (campers to bring out food, if possible, containers instead of buffets)
Communal Spaces (close dining halls and shared playgrounds)
Cohorting (keeping groups together)
Offering other options for high risk populations
Staggered schedules
Gatherings, Visitors, and Field Trips (avoid large gatherings and field trips)
Designated COVID-19 Point of Contact
Communication system
Staff training
Plan if someone is sick
They have extra regulations for sleep away camps (like keeping beds 6 feet apart, mats, special bathroom cleaning policies, SD for day and NIGHT time, etc.)
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amother
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Mon, May 25 2020, 4:11 pm
thanks. it seems doable. ive been hearing such crazy rumors about protocals. still hopeful there will be camp.
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amother
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Mon, May 25 2020, 4:38 pm
The kids are young and healthy. They have probably all been exposed anyway. Don't let the government try to take away your liberty and tell you what to do. Older staff can stay home if they are concerned. The kids need camp for their mental well being, it's good for the economy, and the parents need a break.
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