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Masks
The wearing of masks by both campers and staff is mandatory, except for snack and lunchtime (during which times, we will still be adhering to social distancing measures of maintaining a distance of 2m/6 feet apart). A washable mask will be provided and it is the responsibility of each family to ensure that it kept cleaned/maintained and is sent with your child to camp each day. If a mask is damaged/left at home, an additional mask will be provided and billed to the family at a cost of $5
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 camp. Campers unable or unwilling to continually follow social distancing measures may be sent home and/or not permitted to return to camp if these rules are consistently disregarded.
For visual reference, the floor markers will appear as follows:
Daily Screenings
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.
Symptoms
It is strongly recommended that any camper exhibiting signs/ symptoms of COVID-19 are kept 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, post nasal 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.
Additionally, we will be monitoring campers during the camp day, and if symptoms are detected by staff, that camper will be sent home and not allowed to return until confirmation of a negative COVID-19 test result can be provided.
Any camper who is unable to attend camp due to COVID-19 symptoms will have the pro-rated amount of their registration fee applied as a credit towards their choice of later Create With Kirshy program until Dec.31, 2021.
Supplies and Materials
Each camper 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 campers. Staff (after washing/ sanitizing hands) will provide all additional materials/supplies which will be set up prior to each activity period.
Additional Measures
Activity 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.
