COVID-19 Updates

We Operated Camp in 2020 & 2021 Safely, Without One

Reported Case of COVID-19!

 

How Was Camp Able to Run Successfully?

Cedarbrook Day Camp is an outdoor camp experience, on 30+ shady acres (now 330+). Cedarbrook was the perfect place to run summer camp during a pandemic! With dozens of outdoor activities, campers and staff were able to safely enjoy the essence of camp – learning and growing, while making friendships. This amazing summer was only made possible with an experienced and disciplined leadership team.

Our amazing staff and families who chose to send their children to Cedarbrook were able to stay COVID free for the 2nd summer in row due to their phenomenal compliance to State/Camp protocols and guidelines put into place.

Despite the additional safety precautions our campers had a blast! They were excited by the fact that they could be kids again!

 

Will Camp Happen This Summer?

Yes!  Camp will be operating from June 27th - August 19th.

 

What is Cedarbrook Doing to Address The Coronavirus Situation?

We are working tirelessly to prepare to welcome campers to Cedarbrook Day Camp this summer. Now, more than ever, kids need an outlet to play outside and just be kids. We are fortunate to be located on 330+ shady acres with plenty of room to enjoy nature while following the recommendations of the American Camp Association (ACA), Environmental Health & Engineering, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the NJ State Health Department. We embrace the opportunity to support the emotional and physical health of children, while allowing parents the opportunity to return to a more normal work situation.

Just like every summer, we pay special attention to the health of our campers. We will continue to minimally follow all state guidelines, and respond to all CDC and County Health instructions for summer 2022.

 

Will There be Screening of Staff & Campers?

Screening Every Day!

The health and safety of our campers is always our top priority! We have implemented a number of new safety measures! Upon arrival to camp, we will thermal screen all campers and staff with infra-red thermometers. No exceptions !!!  Those with temperatures above 100.4 will be separated and sent home immediately. This is most likely the same protocol that your children have been following in school.

 

Can you please go into detail about your plans for personal protection for campers & staff, sanitization procedures, and medical protocols?

 

Our top priority remains the safety of our campers and staff. Guidelines are constantly being updated and we will keep families up to date with changes. In 2021, the following applied and will continue unless otherwise noted in future publications:

Medical form and COVID-19 waivers are required for each participating camper.

Temperature screens will be required DAILY before entering the Camp.

Select staff members will undergo individual training to conduct screenings in the proper manner and will be assigned this post on a daily basis.

All staff will be required to wear protective face coverings while on shift.

Sanitizing and hand-washing stations will be located all over camp, in both field spaces and active usable camp spaces. Bathrooms will be deep-cleaned frequently with personal attendants on duty to provide cleanliness checks.

Cedarbrook Day Camp strictly adheres to the regulations set forth by the New Jersey Department of Health.  The protocols above are subject to change based on changes in regulations of the NJ DOH.

 

 

What Is Your Mask Policy for Summer 2022?

 

Use of Masks by Summer Camp Staff

Masking OUTDOORS: 
Campers are NOT required to wear masks outdoors (highly recommended).

Masking INDOORS: 
Counselors will be REQUIRED to wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status.
Campers will be highly ENCOURAGED to utilize masks indoors.

Masking  on Buses & Shuttles: 
ALL Campers and Staff will be REQUIRED to wear masks when on camp buses.

As more guidance is provided by our governing health agencies, we will update accordingly.

Please keep in mind that our Camp is conducted on over 330 beautiful acres at 3 locations.  This allows us to maximize time spent outdoors in our separate cohort model! Although it is not a barometer of success, we are once again excited to report that we as a program had "0" reported positive cases of COVID-19, and we attribute this to the high level of commitment to safety exhibited by our camp leadership and families alike.

 

Will staff and or campers be required to receive the COVID -19 vaccine prior to the start of camp?

Cedarbrook Day Camp strictly adheres to the regulations set forth by the New Jersey Department of Health. At the moment, the DOH does not require the COVID-19 vaccine.

 

The protocols above are subject to change based on changes in regulations of the NJ DOH.

 

How will trips and transportation work?

Detailed transportation guidelines will be released as they become available.

 

How will Cedarbrook communicate COVID procedure changes to families?

Communication has always been a key talking point for our programs. Families will be sent up-to-date correspondences whenever a relevant piece of information, both camp and procedural (COVID-19), becomes available.  We will use emails and social media such as Instagram to keep you up to date on the latest. 

Our office staff are on call Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. off-season and 8 a.m. – 5:30p.m. during camp weeks.  Emergency numbers and contact emails are provided for outside of standard business hours.

 

My child has a pre-existing medical condition. Does this mean that he/she cannot attend camp?

This is a question that is very difficult to answer. The CDC has noted that children with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart conditions and breathing issues face a much greater risk of complications from COVID-19. While the decision of whether to send your child to camp is, of course, a personal one, we must note the severity and the risk associated with a summer camp for children with underlying medical conditions.

 

How Much Time will the Campers be Outside?

Outdoor activities appear to be much less likely to result in virus transmission than indoor activities. This means that campers will spend as much time as possible outdoors. Many activities that used to be done indoors — like arts and crafts — will  be moved outside. While we will screen and temp check all staff upon arrival, parents will need to help us by screening your own children every morning. We will give you specific instructions on what to look for, and you may have to fill out a form each day to show compliance.

 

What Happens If My Child Becomes Sick At Camp?

Our nurses are well versed in dealing with camper illness at camp. Protocols will continue from last year, including the use of our camp isolation rooms.

 

Will Cedarbrook Day Camp Conduct Contact Tracing for Campers/Staff?

Yes

 

How can I stay updated on COVID-19 in general?

There are many resources to keep you updated on COVID-19.

Below are just a few:

 

Is Cedarbrook taking phone calls?

Yes.  Weekdays you can call between 11am-5pm off-season, 8am-5:30pm during camp season.

Phone Number:  (732) 595-5458

Email:  info@cedarbrookdaycamp.com

 

How will Cedarbrook keep me updated with any changes or new information?

Families will be sent up-to-date correspondences whenever a relevant piece of information, both camp and procedural (COVID-19), becomes available.  We will use emails and social media including Instagram and WhatsApp to keep you up to date on the latest. 

 

If you have other questions, please call (732) 595-5458

We will continue to update this page with the most current information & news about how COVID-19 will impact Cedarbrook 's operation this summer.

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