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What are some of the changes we can expect in camp this summer and what is CGI doing to mitigate the risks?
While this summer program will look very different from what our families are used to, we will still operate our camp using our three guiding principles: ‘Safe. Fun. Jewish.’
Obviously a major focus of this summer will be on safety. As things look at this point, based on current CDC and ACA guidelines, we will have the following changes:
"The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) worked in collaboration with the California Department of Education (CDE) to develop this PIN regarding social and physical distancing for child care providers. We are committed to supporting our child care providers who continue to provide quality care for the children of families working on the frontblines against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Social and Physical Distancing Social and physical distancing is a practice recommended by public health officials to slow down the spread of disease. It requires the intentional creation of physical space between individuals who may spread contagious and infectious diseases. It additionally requires canceling or postponing the number of gatherings and group activities, reducing all group sizes, and maintaining six feet of distance between every individual, as much as possible.
Specific to child care it is important to adhere to the following distancing guidelines:
• Children should remain in groups as small as possible not to exceed ratio and capacity requirements in the charts below. It is important to keep the same children and teacher or staff with each group and include children from the same family in the same group, to the greatest extent possible.
• Extend the indoor environment to outdoors, and bring the class outside, weather permitting.
• Open windows to ventilate facilities before and after children arrive.
• Arrange developmentally appropriate activities for smaller group activities and rearrange furniture and play spaces to maintain 6-feet separation, when possible.
• Find creative ways to use yarn, masking tape, or other materials for children to create their own space.
Can I cancel my reservations?
Unfortunately, in going through all the guidelines and requirements, The proposed setup of the camp will run following the household cohort model and will not allow us to mix groups. We realize that for some this will make camp inconvenient or not feasible. While we have always been very flexible in our registration and cancellation policies, due to the extensive planning and organizing that it will take to service the children safely in this new camp model, we are forced to set a deadline for cancellation refunds. If these or any future changes will affect your decision about camp this summer, you can cancel your registration through June 15.
You will have any one of these three options for your paid deposit:
What if I am not comfortable with my child going to camp?
If you are not comfortable sending your kids to camp or if there are other obstacles to attending, we’ll be offering a “Gan Izzy - Out - Of - The Box” option. This option will include a Jewish learning curriculum, activities, games and projects, some with a digital component, and virtual events with world class entertainers. This will be delivered to your home with all materials included. If you would like more information about this option, please reach out to myjewishdaycamp@gmail.com.
Will lunch be available?
Lunch will be available as in the past, but it will be pre-packaged with cutlery and condiments. Lunch will be eaten with the cohort. All lunches from home should be bagged and completely disposable. Water bottles should be disposable as well.
What time is drop off and pickup?
Drop off will be from 8:30 until 9:30 AM and pickup will be from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.
Will the camp fees be adjusted?
Although summer camp this year is going to look very different from years past and there will be no trips, the cost for camp will remain the same. On our end, there are a host of expenses relating directly to COVID-19, including a full time maintenance staff in charge of sanitizing, PPE, hand sanitizer, water bottles, shade structures and a whole lot more and we will invest a lot more into the on campus program. With the limit on how many campers we can take, we anticipate our per camper cost will stay the same.
My child comes from out of town and stays with relatives during the summer.Is he/she welcome to come this summer?
Based on the current available guidance, we will not accept campers from outside of our general geographic area, unless they attest that they have been quarantined and symptom free for 14 days.
How did you come to this decision?
We spent countless hours combing through the information released by the
Does the county allow this?
As we can fit into the childcare category, our county has already opened up childcare as long as the facility follows the CDC guidelines.
Will my child/children have to wear a mask all day?
Anyone over 13 will have to wear a mask as much as possible. Campers and their parents will decide what they prefer. Masks will be needed for some outings.
Will my child/children have to socially distance from their peers?
Based on our current guidance, campers within one group/cohort will be allowed to intermingle more closely than 6’, but will still avoid touching and sharing materials.
Will there be swimming?
Based on current guidance, there will be swimming, albeit with fewer kids in the pool at once.
What are some of the changes we can expect in camp this summer and what is CGI doing to mitigate the risks?
While this summer program will look very different from what our families are used to, we will still operate our camp using our three guiding principles: ‘Safe. Fun. Jewish.’
Obviously a major focus of this summer will be on safety. As things look at this point, based on current CDC and ACA guidelines, we will have the following changes:
- There will be limited trips and limited onsite entertainment or specialists;
- The majority of the camp day will be spent outdoors. We will be putting up lots of shade spots;
- We will not be offering 2, 3 or 4 day options so that we can keep our cohorts as stable as possible. There will also be a minimum of 1 consecutive week.
- We will be limiting the size of each group. As such we will likely have to turn down campers when we meet the limit;
- We will not be allowing visitors or parents on to the campus;
- Parents will not be allowed to accompany their child/children on to campus;
- Campers and staff will be screened daily for symptoms and temperatures will be taken;
- There will be an additional waiver that addresses the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) worked in collaboration with the California Department of Education (CDE) to develop this PIN regarding social and physical distancing for child care providers. We are committed to supporting our child care providers who continue to provide quality care for the children of families working on the frontblines against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Social and Physical Distancing Social and physical distancing is a practice recommended by public health officials to slow down the spread of disease. It requires the intentional creation of physical space between individuals who may spread contagious and infectious diseases. It additionally requires canceling or postponing the number of gatherings and group activities, reducing all group sizes, and maintaining six feet of distance between every individual, as much as possible.
Specific to child care it is important to adhere to the following distancing guidelines:
• Children should remain in groups as small as possible not to exceed ratio and capacity requirements in the charts below. It is important to keep the same children and teacher or staff with each group and include children from the same family in the same group, to the greatest extent possible.
• Extend the indoor environment to outdoors, and bring the class outside, weather permitting.
• Open windows to ventilate facilities before and after children arrive.
• Arrange developmentally appropriate activities for smaller group activities and rearrange furniture and play spaces to maintain 6-feet separation, when possible.
• Find creative ways to use yarn, masking tape, or other materials for children to create their own space.
Can I cancel my reservations?
Unfortunately, in going through all the guidelines and requirements, The proposed setup of the camp will run following the household cohort model and will not allow us to mix groups. We realize that for some this will make camp inconvenient or not feasible. While we have always been very flexible in our registration and cancellation policies, due to the extensive planning and organizing that it will take to service the children safely in this new camp model, we are forced to set a deadline for cancellation refunds. If these or any future changes will affect your decision about camp this summer, you can cancel your registration through June 15.
You will have any one of these three options for your paid deposit:
- Receive a full refund;
- Keep it as a credit towards school break camps or summer 2021;
- Turn it into a donation to help us bridge our budget shortfall.
What if I am not comfortable with my child going to camp?
If you are not comfortable sending your kids to camp or if there are other obstacles to attending, we’ll be offering a “Gan Izzy - Out - Of - The Box” option. This option will include a Jewish learning curriculum, activities, games and projects, some with a digital component, and virtual events with world class entertainers. This will be delivered to your home with all materials included. If you would like more information about this option, please reach out to myjewishdaycamp@gmail.com.
Will lunch be available?
Lunch will be available as in the past, but it will be pre-packaged with cutlery and condiments. Lunch will be eaten with the cohort. All lunches from home should be bagged and completely disposable. Water bottles should be disposable as well.
What time is drop off and pickup?
Drop off will be from 8:30 until 9:30 AM and pickup will be from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.
Will the camp fees be adjusted?
Although summer camp this year is going to look very different from years past and there will be no trips, the cost for camp will remain the same. On our end, there are a host of expenses relating directly to COVID-19, including a full time maintenance staff in charge of sanitizing, PPE, hand sanitizer, water bottles, shade structures and a whole lot more and we will invest a lot more into the on campus program. With the limit on how many campers we can take, we anticipate our per camper cost will stay the same.
My child comes from out of town and stays with relatives during the summer.Is he/she welcome to come this summer?
Based on the current available guidance, we will not accept campers from outside of our general geographic area, unless they attest that they have been quarantined and symptom free for 14 days.
How did you come to this decision?
We spent countless hours combing through the information released by the
- American Camp Association, including their ‘Camp Operations Guide Summer 2020;’
- Center for Disease Control;
- The CDSS
Does the county allow this?
As we can fit into the childcare category, our county has already opened up childcare as long as the facility follows the CDC guidelines.
Will my child/children have to wear a mask all day?
Anyone over 13 will have to wear a mask as much as possible. Campers and their parents will decide what they prefer. Masks will be needed for some outings.
Will my child/children have to socially distance from their peers?
Based on our current guidance, campers within one group/cohort will be allowed to intermingle more closely than 6’, but will still avoid touching and sharing materials.
Will there be swimming?
Based on current guidance, there will be swimming, albeit with fewer kids in the pool at once.
