COVID-19 Update – August 1, 2022
Given the rise in cases over the summer we have made several changes to our protections against the spread of COVID-19:
Before you come to camp:
According to the Chief Medical Officer of Health in Ontario, vaccinations are one of the best tools we have to combat COVID-19. While vaccines will not be a requirement for campers this summer, we encourage each camper to get their COVID vaccines as they can. As a requirement of working for the Diocese of Huron, Camp Huron staff have been vaccinated.
We encourage each camper to limit their exposure to people outside of their household to the best extent possible in the week leading up to their time at camp.
Before setting out on your trip to the camp we ask that you check everyone in your family for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (beyond anything which is normal, such as seasonal allergies or anything associated with having just woken up)
You can also use the COVID SCREENING TOOL from the province of Ontario.
NEW FOR AUGUST CAMPS
Before travelling to camp on Sunday all campers, including LITS must be administered a Rapid Antigen Test and get a negative result. If you do not have tests we can test your child onsite but if the result is positive, you will have to take them home.
Rapid Antigen Tests are free and can usually be obtained at local grocery stored and Shopper’s Drug Marts. RAPID TEST LOCATOR
Upon arrival at camp parents will be asked to sign a form that indicates that a test was given and the result was negative.
The form will additionally ask for permission to test your camper if they show symptoms of COVID-19. We will ask you for the best number to call you to pick up your child if they do become sick.
Camp staff will test on Sundays and Thursdays.
If you cannot pass the screening, feel unwell, or test positive for COVID-19 please do NOT come to camp.
Please call the camp office 519-434-6893 ext 217 so we can update our cabin lists and hopefully arrange for your camper to return later in the summer. If this is not possible we will offer a refund.
Masks
Campers and staff are welcome to wear masks.
We will not require masks to be worn when we are outside. The bulk of our programs have always occurred outdoors.
Our large gathering spaces, like the Chapel, Program Building and Dining Hall are very well ventilated, so mask wearing will be optional. We will have plenty of adult and child-sized masks available for anyone who wishes to wear one.
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Camp Huron has always had a schedule of regular cleaning and sanitation. We will ensure that bathrooms are cleaned, some higher traffic ones twice or more daily. Our new washroom building is especially well-ventilated and spacious.
All cabin porches will have hand sanitizer. There will be clearly marked sanitation stations round the site.
Sickness at Camp
If a camper or staff member shows symptoms of COVID-19, we will require that they isolate in our Health Centre until they are able to be picked up. We may administer a Rapid Antigen Test for which we will have sought parental permission at Sunday check-in.
As most campers are only at camp for a week, we will discuss a return in a later session or a partial refund on a case-by -case basis.
Campers and Staff that are in the same cabin or group as an individual that is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 may also be required to isolate from the group and be sent home based on their vaccination status. Again, coming back later in the summer or partial refund will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
We thank everyone, campers, families, friends and staff for their patience and grace as we continue to navigate our way back to camp and our overnight programs for children and youth!
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact our Director, Gerry Adam at 519-434-6893 ext 217 or gerryadam@diohuron.org
July 2022
At this time, all COVID-19 Guidelines from both the Ministry of Health and Huron Perth Public Health as well as the Diocese of Huron have been cancelled.
We will be staying connected with all of these organizations as well as noting any advice from the Ontario Camps Association as do our best to balance providing a wonderful summer camp experience with keeping everyone safe.
Throughout the pandemic one thing we all regularly experienced was change. If any adjustments need to be made this summer to any part of the outline below, we commit to communicating these changes as soon as possible.
Before you come to camp:
According to the Chief Medical Officer of Health in Ontario, vaccinations are one of the best tools we have to combat COVID-19. While vaccines will not be a requirement for campers this summer, we encourage each camper to get their COVID vaccines as they can. As a requirement of working for the Diocese of Huron, Camp Huron staff have been vaccinated.
We encourage each camper to limit their exposure to people outside of their household to the best extent possible in the week leading up to their time at camp.
Before setting out on your trip to the camp we ask that you check everyone in your family for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (beyond anything which is normal, such as seasonal allergies or anything associated with having just woken up)
You can also use the COVID SCREENING TOOL from the province of Ontario.
If you cannot pass the screening, or feel unwell, please do NOT come to camp.
Please call the camp office 519-434-6893 ext 217 so we can update our cabin lists and hopefully arrange for your camper to return later in the summer or offer a refund.
Masks
Campers and staff are welcome to wear masks.
We will not require masks to be worn when we are outside. The bulk of our programs have always occurred outdoors.
Our large gathering spaces, like the Chapel, Program Building and Dining Hall are very well ventilated, so mask wearing will be optional. We will have plenty of adult and child-sized masks available for anyone who wishes to wear one.
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Camp Huron has always had a schedule of regular cleaning and sanitation. We will ensure that bathrooms are cleaned, some higher traffic ones twice or more daily. Our new washroom building is especially well-ventilated and spacious.
All cabin porches will have hand sanitizer. There will be clearly marked sanitation stations round the site.
Sickness at Camp
If a camper or staff member shows symptoms of COVID-19, we will require that they isolate in our Health Centre until they are able to be picked up.
As most campers are only at camp for a week, we will discuss a return in a later session or a partial refund on a case-by -case basis.
Campers and Staff that are in the same cabin or group as an individual that is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 may also be required to isolate from the group and be sent home based on their vaccination status. Again, coming back later in the summer or partial refund will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Rapid Antigen Tests
Camp Huron has rapid antigen tests to use as a tool to help us verify whether a staff or camper has COVID-19. We will contact parents/caregivers or emergency contacts and keep them informed about the results of the test as soon as we can.
We thank everyone, campers, families, friends and staff for their patience and grace as we continue to navigate our way back to camp and our overnight programs for children and youth!
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact our Director, Gerry Adam at 519-434-6893 ext 217 or gerryadam@diohuron.org