YMCA summer day camps are all set to begin on Monday, July 6th.

Officials say feedback through their Summer Day Camp survey has helped shape this year’s programming.

A pandemic plan is in place and some tough decisions had to be made.

The YMCA East Ferris Day Camp has been cancelled and Rotary’s YMCA Camp Tillicum will now take place in the city with organized games, sports, crafts and outdoor activities.

Meantime, the YMCA has outlined what kids and families can expect:

Health screening: Every day your parent or caregiver will sign a form when you get dropped off at day camp.
The form will declare that you:
o Do not have a fever
o Have not been sick within the last 14 days
o Have not travelled outside the country within the last 14 days
o Have not come in contact with a person with COVID-19

Handwashing: By now you are probably a pro at washing your hands for 20 seconds. We will ask you to wash your hands when you arrive at camp, throughout the day and before and after lunchtime and snacks. Handwashing stations or hand sanitizer with a minimum of 60%-70% alcohol will be made available.

Physical distancing: Where possible, we will help you have 2 metres of distance between you and other campers. However, due to the nature of camp and the need for our staff to closely supervise you and other campers, we will strive for this goal but it may not be achieved at all times.

Bring your own food: To help minimize the spread of COVID-19, we will ask that you bring your own lunch and snacks to day camp each day.
Stay outdoors: Let’s get outside! Being outside is a great way to stay healthy, so we will spend as much of our time outside as we can.

More information about YMCA Summer Day Camp can be found on the YMCA website.

 

(File photo by station staff)

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