Though our 2023 health-related plans and procedures listed here are
in response to COVID-19, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council
(GSVSC) is just as committed as we've always been to providing a
memorable summer experience for every Girl Scout. To ensure summer
camps run smoothly and safely, it takes effort from families, the
community, and the Girl Scouts working together.
Family Efforts for 2023
Summer Camp Season
For the 2023 GSVSC summer
camp season, families must agree to the following:
Health Checks
Campers are to undergo daily health checks
at home for any symptoms such as fever (or need for fever-reducing
medications) and chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty
breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste
or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, stomach aches, nausea
or vomiting during camp session(s). Campers with any of the above
symptoms must stay home.
Testing
Families and camp directors are to monitor community
levels prior to
camp. If campers live in a county in Virginia or surrounding
councils where the community
levels are currently
high, campers are to test at home on day one before arriving at
camp. If positive, campers must stay home and follow
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidelines for
isolation. If
campers develop symptoms or are exposed while at camp, campers will
be sent home for testing or to be assessed by a physician based
on CDC guidelines.
Face Coverings
Campers are to bring at least two
new/newly washed masks per day of camp. Masks must fit snugly, but
comfortably against the sides of the face and be securable to the
head. Reusable face coverings must be able to be washed/sanitized and
dried without damage or change to shape. Masks are to adhere to CDC
mask cleanliness guidelines. Masks will only be used should there be
an increased risk of exposure at camp. Masks are recommended for those
at high risk when COVID-19 community levels are medium. Masks are
required for everyone when community levels are high.
COVD-19 Symptoms or Exposure Responsibilities
Parents/guardians must immediately inform the camp director and
council at info@gsvsc.org, if a
camper has been exposed, has a positive COVID-19 test result, or
develops any symptoms such as fever (or need for fever-reducing
medications) and chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty
breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste
or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting,
diarrhea prior to or anytime during camp session(s). Campers who
develop any symptoms or have known exposure at camp will be sent home
for testing or to be assessed by a physician, if symptoms are serious.
When Campers Can Return to Camp After Exposure or Positive COVID-19
Test
All GSVSC summer camps will follow CDC
guidelines if a camper has a known exposure. For a known
exposure, campers are to be tested. Campers with a known exposure must
provide evidence of a negative test result on day 1 of exposure. Day 1
is the first full day after the camper's last exposure. (We recommend
testing at least twice.) If testing returns negative, campers may
return to camp as long as the camper wears a high-quality mask (e.g.,
N95). Campers with known exposures who are attending multiple
sessions, multiple back-to-back day camps, or resident camps, must
then retest on day 6 after exposure. If retest is still negative on
day 6, campers may continue camp but must wear a high quality mask
through day 10.
All GSVSC summer camps will follow CDC
guidelines if a camper has a positive test. If a camper tests
positive for COVID-19, the camper must stay home for at least 5 days
and isolate. If campers symptoms are improving, the camper may return
to camp on day 6 (end isolation after day 5), if the camper’s symptoms
are improving and camper is completely fever-free for 24 hours without
the use of fever-reducing medication. Campers who’ve recently
recovered from COVID-19 may only return to camp if they wear a high
quality mask (e.g., N95) through day 10.
GSVSC Cancellation & Refund Policy
Parents/guardians
must read and agree to the following Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline
Council Summer Camp Cancellation/Refund Policy: Virginia Skyline
Council reserves the right to cancel or postpone summer camp program
due to any unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the council will
refund camper registration fees to each household. Campers who submit
a written cancellation request to council 30 days prior to the start
date of camp, will be issued a refund minus any processing fees or
unrecoverable program expenses incurred by the organizer(s). Camper
cancellations made less than 30 days before the start date of summer
camp will not receive a refund for any reason. Refunds will not be
given to campers who have been deemed ineligible to attend camp due to
a COVID-19 symptoms, exposure, or positive COVID-19 test result.
Refunds will not be issued for fewer than $5, after applicable refund
processing fees. To maintain our summer camp COVID-19 mitigation
strategies, we are unable to accommodate any mid-session changes.
Summer camp financial assistance and scholarships are not transferable
to other household members or campers. No substitutions of campers are
allowed. By the registration close date, all camper accounts must be
paid in full and required camp forms must be completed in entirety.
COVID-19 Nonrefundable Occurrences & CFAR Insurance
Refunds will NOT be given if camper is deemed ineligible to attend
or return to camp due to a COVID-19 symptoms, exposure, or positive
COVID-19 test result. Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline suggests
purchasing “Cancel for any Reason” (CFAR) insurance to avoid family
hardships. CFAR insurance quote sites for summer camps:
Insuremytrip
A+ Program
Protection
Forbes
Advisor Pandemic Travel
Please note that Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council has no
affiliation with these insurance programs and cannot take
responsibility for submission of claims or issues that may result from
the purchase of such insurance. It is the sole responsibility of the
parent/guardian to review the “fine print” and purchase additional
insurance based on their household’s needs.
2023 Summer Camp COVID-19 Guidelines Subject to Change
Families are to understand all GSVSC summer camp COVID-19
guidelines are subject to change as new information is released prior
to the start of camp. Camp directors will communicate any changes as
they are implemented.
GSVSC Efforts for 2023 Summer Camp Season
Our efforts include:
Following guidance from the American Camp Association and
Association of Camp Nurses.
Following guidelines from the CDC, Virginia Department of Health,
state, and local authorities.
Implementing a communicable disease plan to mitigate the risk of
infection to campers and staff entering the camp environment. The plan
must include, but shall not be limited to:
- Campers are to bring at least two new/newly washed masks per
day of camp in case known of contact exposures at camp
- Proper ventilation - open windows, doors, turn on fans to keep
air moving!
- Daily health symptom checks for staff
- At-home daily health checks for campers
- Frequent
hand washing
- Hand sanitizer/washing stations
throughout camp
- Disinfecting surfaces daily, before
and after use
- Eat meals outside, whenever
possible
