Update: Summer camp safety
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Extensive precautionary procedures in effect for all
in-person camps
With Vaughan’s in-person summer camps now underway, the City
continues to implement heightened measures to ensure the health and safety of
all citizens, staff and campers remains the priority.
Camps operate under strict York Region Public Health
guidelines and in accordance with requirements set out by the Province of
Ontario. Precautions include physical distancing, smaller camp sizes and enhanced
cleaning and sanitization. The City continues to monitor these guidelines and
assess if any changes are required. As a result of recent regional and
provincial updates, participants in summer day camps do not have to wear
masks or face coverings, but may if they would like.
Key health and safety measures in effect are as
follows:
- Campers are required to undergo a temperature check (by a forehead scan thermometer) each day before admittance.
- A parent or guardian must submit a daily COVID-19 declaration form before the camper can be admitted.
- Campers will be placed in dedicated groups of 10, consisting of eight campers and two staff members.
- Each group has a dedicated room, washroom and outdoor space.
- Each camper has equipment and supplies assigned to them for the week. Campers are asked to bring a shoebox or small container each week to store their issued supplies. Supplies are not shared between campers and staff.
- Physical activity and games are limited to non-contact skills and drills.
- Physical distancing is maintained in all indoor and outdoor spaces and during active games, skills and drills.
- Modified drop-off and pickup procedures include the use of outdoor and curbside areas, in addition to assigned times for each camper.
- Camp staff are outfitted with a mask, face shield and specific personal protective equipment where needed.
In-person camps are taking place at Al Palladini Community
Centre, Chancellor Community Centre, Dufferin Clark Community Centre, Garnet A.
Williams Community Centre, Maple Community Centre, North Thornhill Community Centre
and Vellore Village Community Centre. In addition, select heritage houses and
sites are also hosting in-person camps this summer, including Armstrong House, Arnold
House, Bakers Homestead and Maple Nature Reserve.
Registration is still open and spots
are still available at some locations. Learn more about in-person camp programing and guidelines at vaughan.ca/camps. To register, visit the Registration
Portal at vaughan.ca/RecOnline. For more information or to obtain a
registration barcode and PIN, please contact Access Vaughan by calling
905-832-2281 or emailing accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
VIRTUAL CAMPS
The City is also offering virtual camps for children
of all ages to participate in from the comfort of home.
Virtual Summer Adventures: The City of Vaughan’s first-ever Virtual Summer Adventures series started on Monday, July 6, with City
instructors livestreaming the programs remotely via Zoom. Classes will run
until Friday, Sept. 4. Pre-registration is required at vaughan.ca/RecOnline. Registration is on a weekly basis and a materials and
supply list will be emailed to everyone registered in advance of the course
start date. Fees start at $75 per week and participants will receive a summer
camps drawstring tote, while quantities last, available for curbside pickup at
a pre-assigned community centre.
Online recreation
programs: The
virtual recreation program offers activities for 45 minutes to one hour each
week. There will be up to nine weeks of programming with fees starting at $40
to $120. Programs are available for people of all ages, from preschool to older
adults. There are also family lessons for parents and children to participate
in programs together. Choose from creative and culinary arts, enrichment,
health and wellness and sports. More information is available at vaughan.ca/RecOnline.
As the City enters into
Stage 3 of the Province of Ontario’s reopening framework, receive the City’s
latest updates on COVID-19 by checking vaughan.ca/ReopeningVaughan, signing up for the
City Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and following the
City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.
Those who feel unwell,
and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region
Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For
additional information and resources on COVID-19, including physical distancing
tips and advice from Public Health officials, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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