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SUMMER DAY CAMP TOWN HALL May 26, 2020

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

Learn more at ycamps.org

June 1st - September 4th (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 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

• 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

Summer Camp 2020

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

• 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!

Summer Camp 2020

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

• 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

What can you do to prepare your child for YMCA Summer Camp this year?

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

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.

Updates & Changes for Summer 2020

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

• 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

Group Sizes

• 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

Sick Child Procedures

• 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.

Drop Off at Camp

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

• 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
• ver 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.

Pick Up at Camp

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

• 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.

Face Masks at Camp

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

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 use.

Keeping a Clean Environment

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• Lunch
• Morning & afternoon

snack

• Extra Drink
• Sunscreen lotion & spray
• Refillable Water bottle
• Hat/Sunglasses
• Medicine (if needed)
• Optional: Extra clothes

New for summer of 2020:

What to Bring to Camp?

Backpack with…

• Face mask
• Bottle of hand sanitizer

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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 - SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS

YMCA of GREATER PITTSBURGH

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS OFFICE CONTACT Questions on camp registration/payments/deposits? (412) 573-4166

Learn more at ycamps.org

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.