COVID-19 Policy-Updated Mar.20/21

In accordance with Provincial and York Region safety guidelines, we are dedicated to providing a safe environment for both camp staff and participants this summer. As such, we are enforcing a number of policies to ensure that everyone remains healthy and safe:
 

Masks

The wearing of masks or other face coverings by both participants and staff is mandatory.

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Social Distancing 

In order to aid with social distancing efforts, we have installed floor markers throughout our location, and ask that parents/guardians take the time to discuss this with campers prior to the start of a session. For visual reference, the floor markers will appear as follows:

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Daily Screenings /Limited Capacity

We will be conducting daily pre-screenings at drop-off and it is mandatory that parents/guardians be present to answer questions relating to their child’s daily health, regarding potential symptoms. Additionally, we will be limiting enrolment to a maximum of nine (9) participants per program until such a time as it is deemed safe by the province and municipality to increase capacity.

Symptoms

It is strongly recommended that any client/participant exhibiting signs/ symptoms of COVID-19 stay at home. Symptoms can include:

Common

-Fever (temperature of 37.8 degrees C or greater)

-New or worsening cough

-Shortness of Breath

Uncommon

-Sore throat or difficulty swallowing

-New smell or taste disorders

-Nausea, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain

-Runny nose or nasal congestion (unrelated to seasonal allergies, postnasal drip, etc)

There are also a number of less-common symptoms of COVID-19. For an up-to-date list of

all symptoms, which changes as we learn more about the virus, please visit york.ca/covid1

If a parent/guardian answers “yes” to any of the above symptoms regarding their child, they will be not be allowed to attend camp, and urged to:

1. Return home immediately

2. Seek assessment and testing as early as possible at a COVID-19 Assessment Centre

3. Self-isolate for 14 days (including any members of your household or people you had

close contact with from 48 hours before symptoms)

For more information on COVID-19 and COVID-19 Assessment Centres, visit york.ca/covid19 or contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653.

Supplies and Materials

Each participant will have their own designated activity area, spaced at least 2 m from the nearest neighbour. Additionally, each will receive their own supply kit as a measure to prevent the sharing of materials and potential spreading of germs between participants. Staff (after washing/ sanitizing hands) will provide all additional materials/supplies which will be set up prior to each session.

Additional Measures  

Work areas will be cleaned after each use using industrial strength (non-toxic) disinfectants. We have also installed hand-sanitizer dispensers in key areas of our location and will be encouraging regular handwashing between activity periods and after snacks/lunchtime (when applicable).