Summer Camps

COVID-19 Safety Procedures
As we welcome campers and staff back to camp in 2021, safety is our top priority. Our comprehensive COVID-19 plan is designed to protect Terrific Scientific campers, families and staff in an on-site environment that minimizes risk and maximizes fun. We will continue to adapt our practices to match local mandates as they evolve.
Camper Cohorts:
- Campers are grouped in stable cohorts of no more than 10 campers
- Each cohort is supervised by one or two consistent staff members that don’t interact with other cohorts
- Cohorts stay separate from other cohorts both indoors and outdoors
- Sharing of supplies will be limited as much as possible; any supplies shared within cohorts will be limited to a consistent pod of four campers and disinfected daily
Safety Training:
- Staff and families receive training regarding safety guidelines and expectations at camp
- Signage will be displayed throughout the camp facility regarding safety measures and reminders for healthy hygiene habits.
Camper and Staff Screening:
- Campers and staff complete daily health screenings before being admitted to camp
- Campers and staff that present with symptoms of infectious illness during the day will be sent home and asked to consult with their healthcare provider to determine if COVID-19 testing is recommended
Masking and Distancing:
- All campers and staff wear masks when at camp (except when eating or drinking); we provide extra masks for staff and campers as needed
- All individuals at camp maintain a minimum of six feet of social distance between them, except to provide developmentally appropriate support or supervision (for example, a staffer applying first aid, helping a young camper open a snack, etc.)
Contact Reduction:
- Staggered camper drop-off and pick-up locations
- Campers bring their own snacks and lunch to camp
- Extended camp care, full camp morning meeting and in person Family Day activities have been suspended
Handwashing and Sanitation:
- Campers and staff practice frequent handwashing and hand sanitizing (before and after snack and lunch, between activities, before and after using the restroom, after sneezing, etc.)
- We sanitize high-touch surfaces for indoor and outdoor classrooms between each activity
- When supplies must be used by multiple cohorts, they will be disinfected between each cohort’s use