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CPC Webinar Series

COVID-19 Updates for Summer Camp

June 30, 2021

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Covid Guidelines

Our Goals:

  • Be Safe
  • Meet Needs of our �Scouting Community
  • Be Compliant to State Guidelines

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Factors

  • No COVID-19 cases have been linked to Scouting activities in CPC
  • Most Scouters want less mitigation
  • Some Scouters are still very cautious.
  • State Guidelines still do not fully account for the nature of BSA Summer Camping, Unit Meetings, and Unit outings.
  • OSHA guidelines will follow very soon but as of today have not changed.
  • The Governor updated Youth Programs Guidelines Effective Yesterday.

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Covid Guidelines

If the governor says all the steps have been lifted then why do we still have rules for masking, social distancing etc?

  • June 28th, Oregon enacted guidelines “Summer and Youth Programs Reopening Public Health Recommendations and Requirements.”
  • We have many people at different levels of comfort of risk and COVID-19.
  • We should try to be consistent with other camps around us
  • Oregon has a license to operate under Statutes for Organized Camps OAR 333, Division 19.

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Key Issues

  • Cohorts
  • Masking
  • Social Distancing
  • Sleeping
  • Dining/Feeding
  • Screening/Testing
  • Sanitation
  • Response

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Cohorts: Why they are Important

Although stable group restrictions have been lifted, it is important to remember that if a COVID-19 positive case occurs, everyone that had exposure should quarantine in accordance with state and local public health authority guidelines. This is why it is so important to minimize contact with people from other groups as much as possible.

REF: OHA2351P_R06252021: Youth programs.

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Cohorts at Summer Camp

  • A “program cohort” is a natural group of Scouts who will associate with each other throughout the camp session and rotate through the camp program offerings.
  • Whenever possible, cohorts should be made up of parents, and Scouts from the same Unit.
  • Program Cohorts may be formed from small units and individuals.
  • Communication about your cohort will be done prior to arrival.
  • Units with 10 or more Scouts attending Camp at the same time will be required to declare their program cohorts upon arrival.

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Cohorts at Summer Camp

  • Program Cohorts should stay the same all week. (Youth may not switch program cohorts)
  • The State of Oregon Requires that all dining and program interactions be tracked through the week in the case contract tracing in needed.
  • Program Cohorts will be up to 12 youth. (This is primarily for program quality and resource allocation.)
  • Each program area will be assigned a cohorting limit to ensure the proper operation of the program.

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New “Unit Cohort” Standards

Remember: Cohorting is a containment measure.

Units may choose not to act in Cohorts. But know the risks!

If you choose to do cohorts:

  • Program Cohorts should stay the same for at least a week.
  • Program Cohort size is up to the unit. It is recommended to be around 10 youth.
  • Efforts should be made to prevent the cohorts from mixing.

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Masking: New Rules

Summer Camp & Programs

  • Scouts must wear face masks at all times indoors. Except while seated, sleeping or in the bathroom, regardless of vaccination status
  • Masks are not required outside unless there is danger of mixing cohorts.
  • When entering an area in camp like the dining hall, or a program area with more than one cohort present, everyone will be masked until they are assigned a stable program station, regardless of vaccination status. At that time, if mixing of cohorts is unlikely masks may be removed.

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Vaccination

  • Vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask or social distance indoors or outdoors but must comply with dining hall and program area masking.
  • Vaccinated adults may move freely between cohorts as long as they sanitize their hands between groups.
  • Vaccinated youth are still asked to stay within their own cohorts at this time.
  • Vaccinated members may freely share a sleeping space.
  • Vaccinated members are still required to wash hands and sanitize.

Unit leaders are the main conduit for vaccinated individuals activities in their planning. Every effort must be made to ensure everyone is included and limited or not ridiculed based on ones vaccination status.

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Social Distancing: Summer Camp

  • 6 feet required between separate cohorts at all times
  • Program Cohorts: social distancing not required but encouraged.
  • Know the risks to mixing cohorts: Within a campsite a unit or units may choose to allow their cohorts to mix. Risk increases with cohort size and mixing. In the event that an individual comes down with COVID symptoms, the entire mixed group must stay quarantined in their campsite, regardless of their vaccination status, until a COVID test is administered. In the event the individual tests positive, the entire group will need to isolate until the county health department is notified and provides guidance. Units who choose to mix in this manner must notify the camp leadership. Program cohorts must still remain the same.
  • It is recommended that adults travel with their cohorts whenever they are outside of their campsite.

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Sleeping: Summer Camp

  • Sharing of sleeping facilities will be considered close contact.
  • Sleeping tent/adirondack mates must be from the same cohort.
  • Must sleep to ensure that heads are separated by 6 feet while sleeping.
  • When possible, extra efforts to ventilate tents and adirondacks should be done.
  • Those concerned with close contact with other Campers/adults should supply and pitch their own tent.
  • Cub Scout parents may tent with their child.

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Dining: Summer Camp

  • Dining must be done by cohort.
  • Food must be served, plated. No self-service allowed. (Exception is Coffee pots.)
  • Every effort will be made to prevent the mixing of cohorts while eating.
  • Cohorts will be separated within the dining area by at least 6 feet
  • Masks will be worn at all times indoors unless seated.
  • Hand washing is required.
  • Food Service staff will remain masked.

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Screening & Testing

Summer Camp

  • Recommended: 14-day reduction exposure to public gatherings. Campers must declare no contact with exposed individuals or having Covid symptoms for 14 days before arrival. (Campers must assess health and be symptom free prior to attending Camp.
  • Recommended: Those who are not able to quarantine will may arrive healthy being 14 days past last COVID vaccination, or complete a negative COVID test within 48 hours of arrival.
  • Temp and screening questions will be conducted upon arrival. Those who are not healthy, are not vaccinated and been exposed to Covid within the past 10 days must complete a COVID test.
  • Daily Screening will be reported to the camp office.

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Sanitation at Summer Camp

  • All Bathrooms and Showers will be cleaned each day
  • Units will be required to clean their outhouses and washstands each day.
  • Handwashing must be done after using the bathroom and before eating.
  • Alcohol based hand sanitizer will be available in every campsite and program area. Use of hand sanitation regularly will be promoted.

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Response: What happens if someone tests positive?

Summer Camp

  • Individual with symptoms is reported to health office.
  • The individual is quarantined until a COVID test may be completed or determined is not necessary.
  • Individuals in their Cohort will reduce interactions with others and stay masked even when outdoors.
  • If COVID test is negative, then Cohort can resume normal functions.If a COVID test is positive, then follow COVID infection protocols.

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Response: What happens if someone tests positive?

Summer Camp

  • Individuals testing positive for COVID will be quarantined.
  • The County Department of Health will be notified.
  • Based on dept of Health direction, efforts will be made to remove infected individual from camp.
  • Contact tracing will be completed and notification will be made to those who may have had contact.
  • The cohort will be quarantined and restricted from participating in the program until the County Department of Health has cleared.
  • We will follow Health Dept. instructions

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A Final Word

  • COVID has taken its toll on our world, nation, communities, and families. Each person has developed different risk tolerances and belief systems surrounding COVID mitigation and their own comfort in participation in activities. Scouts show Courtesy and Kindness to those whose tolerance to risk of exposure is different from their own. Scouts show a Cheerful and Friendly demeanor to those who are struggling to be Brave during these crazy times. Scouts are Trustworthy in our Obedience to the rules of the land. Scouts Loyally work to maintain Cleanliness in all activities. Scouts show Reverence to all those who have lost someone to COVID.
  • Scouting is Helpful about making good choices through the lens of our values. Let's work together to be Thrifty as we slowly reclaim a new sense of normalcy in the coming months.

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Resources

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