SUMMER DAY CAMP TOWN HALL May 26, 2020 Learn more at ycamps.org YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH - SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS June 1 st - September 4 th (Dates vary by location) Allegheny Camp - Allegheny YMCA Avonworth Camp - Avonworth Community Park Camp Cloverleaf - South Park Camp Olympus – Settlers Cabin Park Discovery Camp - Baierl Family YMCA Homewood Camp - Homewood YMCA Sampson Camp - Sampson Family YMCA YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Summer Camp 2020 • We will be covering the policies and procedures this evening that are new for this summer • We ask you to use the chat box with any questions that you might have • We will take time to answer questions after the presentation YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Summer Camp 2020 • The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is following guidance from the CDC, and the Allegheny County Department of Health. • Our policies and procedures could be adjusted if recommendations change. • Summer camp will look & feel different this year. • What will be the same as always is smiling faces, friendship making, being outdoors, being a kid, & having fun! • Communication is more important than ever. We ask for all parents and guardians to work together with us to support these changes and be a partner with us to provide your children with a safe summer camp experience! YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
What can you do to prepare your child for YMCA Summer Camp this year? • Camp will look different but they will still have fun • Remind them to keep personal space. • Practice wearing a face mask • Practice proper handwashing • Practice keeping hands away from their faces YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Updates & Changes for Summer 2020 Due to the current pandemic situation, we are following the CDC, Y-USA, ACA & DHS guidelines to ensure the safety of our campers, staff, & families. We understand it is disappointing to not have certain aspects of our typical summer camp program. We appreciate your support for the best interest for all. • Swimming pools are currently closed; therefore, there will be no swimming at this time. If the pool situation changes, we will reevaluate this decision. • For safety reasons, all field trips and busing has been cancelled for this summer. • We are also not allowing on site presentations. We are limiting the number of people interacting with the youth. YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Group Sizes • Each group of 22 will run as their own mini-camp within the larger camp • Each camper will be placed in an age-appropriate group. Children will remain with their assigned groups each week. We will keep a 1 to 11 max staff to child ratio. • The groups sizes will not exceed 22, including 2 staff members per group. The groups will have the same staff all week. The only time this would change is if there is a staff call off & a sub will be in place. • Groups will not be permitted to intermix in a large group setting during the camp day. • Each group will be given an assigned “home base” area that will only be used by that group. Each group will also be assigned a bathroom and hand washing station. We are bringing in additional porta potties and hand washing stations to accommodate. • When seated at picnic tables, we will space the children out in seating arrangements 6 feet apart from each other. Their seats will be clearly marked. YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Sick Child Procedures • If your child does not feel well or there are other members in your household who are sick, please keep your child home. • If needed, temperatures will be checked anytime during the day if a staff member can visually see symptoms of sickness in a child. • If a child is sick on site, they will wait for their parents to pick them up, in a separate location from the group, with a camp staff member. • If there were to be a confirmed case of Covid-19 the YMCA will follow CDC guidelines to shut down our facility for proper cleaning & disinfecting. Parents would be notified by email. YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Drop Off at Camp • Before-Camp Program will run from 7-9am. The camp day will run from 9am-4pm. • The staff will come to your vehicle. Please have your child’s first & last name in large print on a paper on your dashboard (this is how we will get to your account quickly on the tablet to sign your child in for the day. Keep this in view daily at check-in) • Your child may step out of the vehicle. The staff will take their temperature. If the temperature is under 100.3°F, your child will get their belongings for the day and the staff will direct them on where to go. • The staff will sign them in for you on our tablet. • Parents do not get out of their vehicle. • Our staff will wear a face mask. We recommended you do the same. • Allow for extra time this year so we can follow all new safety procedures! • Please be patient as you wait your turn to get your child safely dropped off at camp. YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Pick Up at Camp • The camp day will run from 9am-4pm. After Camp will run from 4-6pm. • Please follow directions from our staff on where to pull up. Parents stay in your vehicle. • The staff will come to the vehicle. • The staff will ask your child’s name & will message to the camp staff to send your child over for pick up. Please have your ID with you so we can check it with your child’s emergency contact/release permission form. • The staff will sign them out for you on our tablet. • Our staff will wear a face mask. We recommended you do the same. • Allow for extra time this year so we can follow all new safety procedures! • Please be patient as you wait your turn to get your child safely picked up from camp. YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Face Masks at Camp • Staff and campers will be required to wear face masks during the day. • We understand that the campers & staff will be outside, it will be hot, they will be physically active doing sports/games etc. As long as everyone maintains social distancing during this outside time, it is ok they wear the mask down around their neck. YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Keeping a Clean Environment Hand Washing • Will happen at arrival. • Will happen before & after snack times and lunch times, after bathroom breaks, after transitions & anytime we feel it is necessary. • If soap and water is not available, then a hand sanitizer with 60% or greater alcohol content will be used Cleaning and Disinfecting • All camp spaces indoor will be checked frequently throughout the day to maintain a clean environment for all! • Staff will disinfect any shared equipment, high touch areas, & material after each us e. YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
What to Bring to Camp? Backpack with… •Lunch •Morning & afternoon snack New for summer of 2020: •Extra Drink • Face mask •Sunscreen lotion & spray • Bottle of hand sanitizer •Refillable Water bottle •Hat/Sunglasses •Medicine (if needed) •Optional: Extra clothes YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH - SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS Virtual Meet The Staff Nights Sampson Camp - Sampson Family YMCA May 28th Camp Olympus – Settlers Cabin Park June 3rd Discovery Camp - Baierl Family YMCA June 4th Avonworth Camp - Avonworth Community Park June 9th Homewood Camp - Homewood YMCA June 10th Camp Cloverleaf - South Park June 11th Allegheny Camp - Allegheny YMCA June 17th 7pm - Same Google Meet Link as Tonight YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH
Please reach out with any questions or information you need to share with us! We know this has been a challenging time for all of us. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS OFFICE CONTACT Questions on camp registration/payments/deposits? (412) 573-4166 Learn more at ycamps.org
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