Though our 2022 health-related plans and procedures listed here are in response to COVID-19, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council 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 2022 SUMMER CAMP SEASON
For the 2022 GSVSC Summer camp season, families must agree to the following:

Please note that some GSVSC Summer Camps may require more restrictive COVID-19 guidelines than outlined below.  Therefore, the 2022 GSVSC Summer camp season, families must agree to the following and any additional restrictions provided by the GSVSC Summer Camp Director and/or healthcare providers:

Follow CDC guidance based on Camper Community Levels

Camper communities with LOW - MEDIUM levels follow council guidance below:

Limit Contacts - Not required / Social Distancing - Optional!
We have eliminated the requirement for social distancing and families’ to limit contact outside of camp and household before and during entire session(s). However, it is strongly recommended by council to continue social distancing whenever possible. All camp program activities and meals will be outside, whenever possible, unless inclement weather prohibits. Should community levels rise to HIGH, social distancing, co-horting into units, and need to limit contact may be required once again.  Camp directors will communicate any changes as they are implemented. 

COVID-19 Symptoms or Exposure Responsibilities
Parents/guardians must immediately inform the camp director and council if 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 with COVID-19 symptoms or known exposure will be sent home to be assessed by a physician and may be required to submit a negative PCR test result before being allowed to return to camp. If required, PCR test must be completed on day 3 after the date of exposure or onset symptoms.

Required At-Home Antigen Test
First day of camp prior to arrival, campers will be required to test with an at-home antigen test. Only campers with a negative COVID-19 antigen test result will be permitted to attend camp. Upon arrival, parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement that they completed an at-home antigen test for their campers, attest campers' antigen tests are negative, and campers have no symptoms/sickness, and have not taken any fever-reducing medications.

How to Get an At-Home COVID-19 Test

• Check local CVS for free COVID (rapid) testing
• Order free tests at COVIDtests.gov
• Buy tests online or in pharmacies and retail stores
• Visit FDA’s website for a list of authorized tests
• If you’re not able to obtain a self-test when you need it, you might also visit a community testing site, or call your local health department for more options
• Council has requested free testing kits from the VDH/CDC.  We will communicate with families as they become available

Camper Transportation - Masking optional
Masking is optional during all travel to and from camp. Should community levels rise to HIGH, masking and/or parents or guardians may be would be required to provide camper transportation to and from camp. Should this occur parents or guardians would be notified prior to camp.

Assigned Check-in & Check-out
Check-in and check-out times will be staggered, and campers will be assigned a set timeframe that must be adhered to for camper drop off and pick up.

Face Coverings - Optional! 
Campers are to bring one new/newly washed masks per day of camp in case they become sick or there is an exposure at 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. Should community levels rise to HIGH, masking may be required. 

Health Checks
Campers will undergo daily health checks 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, nausea or vomiting during camp session(s). Camp medical staff will consider any health information provided on the camper’s health form that may produce similar symptoms.

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. Recommendations can be found below. 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.

COVID-19 Impact to Family Plans
A COVID-19 exposure requiring quarantine or positive COVID-19 test result requiring isolation may result in the cancellation of family vacations and all other family plans or activities directly following camp.

Alternate Summer Childcare Plans
GSVSC Summer Camp COVID-19 guidelines are to ensure camp can proceed as planned. Should there be a mass exposure or outbreak of COVID-19, camp would have to close for all sessions and parents/guardians should have alternate summer childcare plans should this occur.

2022 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. Should community levels rise to HIGH, masking, social distancing, cohorting units, and PCR tests may be required.  Camp directors will communicate any changes as they are implemented.  

COUNCIL EFFORTS FOR 2022 SUMMER CAMP SEASON
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council's 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:

• First Day: Proof of negative COVID-19 at-home antigen test results along with signed acknowledgement of completed at-home antigen test, attest antigen test is negative, and have no symptoms/sickness, and have not taken any fever-reducing medications.
• Multi-Session Camps: Prior to the first day of consecutive sessions, volunteers and staff must self-administer rapid tests for Summer Camp admins and key volunteers participating in back-to-back camp sessions so decisions can be made prior to the start of next camp session before campers arrive.
• Staff and campers are to bring at least one new/newly washed mask per day of camp.
• Daily health checks for staff and campers upon arrival.
• Staggered check-in and check-out time with limited interactions between parents and camp personnel and other campers.
• Organize campers into unit structures. During all camp sessions, campers will be organized into units by appropriate age-levels. Units will be allowed to commingle as deemed appropriate and safe based on CDC Community level ratings.
• Social distancing is not required but it is strongly recommended by council to continue social distancing whenever possible.
• Frequent handwashing.
• Hand sanitizer/washing stations throughout camp.
• Disinfecting surfaces daily, before and after use.
• Proper ventilation indoors - open windows, doors, turn on fans to keep air moving!
• All camp program activities and meals will be outside, whenever possible, unless inclement weather prohibits. 

GSVSC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CANCEL FOR ANY REASON INSURANCE COVERAGE
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.

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.

CFAR Insurance Quote Sites for Summer Camps:
Insuremytrip
A+ Program Protection
Forbes Advisor Pandemic Travel