Special Message
Health & Safety Plan - Summer Camp 2020
SAFE CONTACTLESS DROP-OFF, PICK-UP, AND TEMPERATURE CHECKS
Parents/guardians and summer campers will be met in our parking lot by a clearly identified Baum School staff member and will be asked to remain in their vehicles while we complete a brief household symptom questionnaire. After an in-vehicle contactless temperature check with an infrared no-touch forehead thermometer, your child will be escorted safely into the building. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or over, or a temperature over 99.9 after two checks, will not be permitted to join camp, and will be required to follow CDC guidelines for when it is safe to return. In most cases, we will be able to provide a prorated credit to be used at a later date.
STAFF WELLNESS CHECKS
All staff and volunteers will be required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth and also a face shield in certain instances. All staff members will complete daily temperature checks and symptom questionnaires prior the start of their shift. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or over, or a temperature over 99.9 after two checks, will not be permitted to join camp, and will be required to follow CDC guidelines for when it is safe to return. Any staff member or volunteer who is sick, experiencing symptoms, has tested positive or has recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19 is required to notify their supervisor, stay home, monitor their health, and follow CDC guidelines for when it is safe to return. In accordance with all applicable laws, all guardians and local health officials will be notified should a staff member or volunteer working with their camper experience any of the criteria listed above.
SOCIALLY DISTANCED CLASSROOM DESIGN
Maximum camp sizes have been reduced to ensure that safe social distancing can be achieved within each classroom space. Classrooms and furniture have been reorganized to meet social distance guidelines. All campers will be given their own lidded bin for personal belongings and a separate lidded bin for personal art materials which will be sanitized throughout the day. Shared materials will be limited. Any shared materials, like paintbrushes, will be thoroughly cleaned after use. Classroom seating is designed to ensure 6 feet of social distance between campers. Signage throughout the building, along with staff members, will help guide students to remain socially distanced throughout their camp experience.
CAMP COHORTS
Students will remain with the same group of students and instructor all day, every day, in the same classroom. Restrooms will be designated for each group to minimize sharing of bathroom facilities. Interactions between groups will be limited as much as possible.
CLEANING AND SANITIZATION
High-touch areas, public areas, and bathrooms will be cleaned and disinfected multiple times throughout the day. Classrooms will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to the next day’s camp. During the yellow phase, classrooms will only be used by one class cohort per week. We use cleaning products that meet EPA disinfectant criteria as recommended by the CDC.
HEALTHY HYGIENE HABITS
Staff and campers will be instructed on proper cough/sneeze hygiene and handwashing techniques. Our classrooms are equipped with sinks, soap and water, as well as sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol throughout the facility. All campers and staff will wash their hands or sanitize upon entry and exit of classroom, before and after eating or drinking, for restroom breaks, and as needed throughout the camp day.
MASKS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
All staff and volunteers will be required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth and also a face shield in certain instances. If campers can wear a mask properly and comfortably, they are encouraged to bring their own cloth mask that they are comfortable wearing during camp. Although masks are encouraged for campers, they are not mandated by the state, and we cannot require masks for children.
According to the CDC, face coverings may be challenging for campers (especially younger campers) to wear in all-day settings such as camp. Face coverings should be worn by staff and campers (particularly older campers) as feasible, and are most essential in times when physical distancing is difficult.
Note: Cloth face coverings should not be placed on:
• Babies or children younger than 2 years old• Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious
• Anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cover without help
LUNCH SPACES
Campers will bring their own lunch, snacks, and water bottles. Campers will remain socially distanced while eating, and will remain with their camp cohort during lunch breaks. All campers’ personal belongings will be kept separated in their personal bins. We will have extra bottled water on hand to keep students hydrated as needed, and will not be using water fountains.
ILLNESS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Employees and campers who are sick, or have recently had a close contact with a person with COVID-19, should stay home and monitor health. Employees and campers should stay home if they have tested positive for, or are showing COVID-19 symptoms.
Anyone displaying symptoms of a communicable disease may not remain in camp. The camper will be isolated from the rest of the children in the designated supervised isolation space. Parents will be contacted to pick up the camper and the child will be unable to attend camp until they are fever free for 72 hours without the use of medication. Campers who become sick during camp are asked to self-report symptoms to camp administrators, so that appropriate illness procedures may be implemented.
SYMPTOMS
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
• Fever or chills• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. See CDC’s website for additions or updates to this list.
ILLNESS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
If employees or campers become sick with COVID-19 symptoms., test positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone with symptoms or a confirmed or suspected case, they must not come to camp and need to notify the designated COVID-19 point of contacts below by phone (610.433.0032) and email:
Primary Contact - Karri Schreppel, Program Coordinatorkarri@baumschool.org
Secondary Contact - Laurie Siegfried, Director of Operations and Marketinglaurie@baumschool.org
CLASSROOM PLAN FOR INSTRUCTOR OR CAMPER EXHIBITING ILLNESS AND/OR POSSIBLE CASE OF COVID-19
The camper will be isolated from the rest of the children in the designated isolation space and parent/guardian will be contacted. All the supplies, and the areas/classroom the student was in contact with will be sanitized. If necessary, students will be relocated to another classroom until the space is safe to re-enter.
CLASSROOM PLAN FOR A POSITIVE COVID-19 CASE
All the supplies, and the areas/classroom the student was in contact with will be sanitized. In the event that an instructor or student tests positive for COVID-19, in accordance with state and local laws and regulations, camp administrators will notify local health officials, staff, and families immediately of any case of COVID-19 while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Families of other students in the class will be notified of the confirmed case via email and phone call.
Students who are registered for an in-person camp and need to follow quarantine safety guidelines will be given access to virtual instruction or a credit for future camp, if possible.
WHEN TO RETURN TO WORK OR CAMP
Employees and campers should follow CDC’s criteria of when they should return to work or camp:
WHEN YOU CAN BE AROUND OTHERS AFTER YOU HAD OR LIKELY HAD COVID-19
If you have or think you might have COVID-19, it is important to stay home and away from other people. Staying away from others helps stop the spread of COVID-19. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get emergency medical care immediately. When you can be around others (end home isolation) depends on different factors for different situations.
I think or know I had COVID-19, and I had symptoms. You can be with others after:
• 3 days with no fever and• Symptoms improved and
• 10 days since symptoms first appeared
Depending on your healthcare provider’s advice and availability of testing, you might get tested to see if you still have COVID-19. If you will be tested, you can be around others when you have no fever, symptoms have improved, and you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart.
I tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms. If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others after:
• 10 days have passed since testDepending on your healthcare provider’s advice and availability of testing, you might get tested to see if you still have COVID-19. If you will be tested, you can be around others after you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart.
If you develop symptoms after testing positive, follow the guidance above for “I think or know I had COVID, and I had symptoms."
I have a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) due to a health condition or medication. When can I be around others?
People with conditions that weaken their immune system might need to stay home longer than 10 days. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information. If testing is available in your community, it may be recommended by your healthcare provider. You can be with others after you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart.
If testing is not available in your area, your doctor should work with an infectious disease expert at your local health department to determine if you are likely to spread COVID-19 to others and need to stay home longer.
For Anyone Who Has Been Around a Person with COVID-19.
It is important to remember that anyone who has close contact with someone with COVID-19 should stay home for 14 days after exposure based on the time it takes to develop illness.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Below is a list of sources used to create this document:
Governor Wolf’s Summer Recreation, Camps and Pools Frequently Asked Questions
CDC Suggestions for Youth and Summer Camps
CDC Guidance on when to isolate or quarantine
CDC Guidance on when it is safe to return to camp/work
CDC Symptoms of Coronavirus
Allentown Bureau of Health
CDC Cleaning and Disinfection
CDC Camp Decision Tree
Important Information About Your Cloth Face Coverings
How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering
Local Health Authority–Allentown City Bureau of Health
245 N 6Th St, Allentown, PA 18102-4168
Phone: (610) 437-7760
