2023 In-Person Summer Camps Safety

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF CONFIDENCE THROUGH SPEECH AND DEBATE!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All campers and staff must wear masks when at camp (except when eating or drinking)
All individuals at camp will maintain a minimum of six feet of social distance between them, and will be seated accordingly
Site instructors have received COVID-19 vaccinations
Site Manager is CPR and First Aid certified
Speech and Debate Academy will equip every classroom with all necessary safety and disinfecting materials
Campers must bring all of their own necessary supplies: computers, pens, paper, etc.
Campers must bring their own snacks and lunch to camp

CAMP COHORTS

Each camp group will consist of stable cohorts of no more than 10 – 12 kids (depending on state guidelines) for the week
The instructor for each cohort will not interact with other cohorts
Each cohort will remain separate from other cohorts both indoors (only one cohort per classroom at a time) and outdoors (distanced from other cohorts by 15+ feet)
No supplies will be shared amongst cohorts

ARRIVAL PROTOCOL 

Campers and staff will complete daily health screenings before being admitted to camp
Campers and staff will wash their hands after each break and upon arrival in the building's designated hand washing station
Campers and staff that present with symptoms of infectious illness during the day will be sent home and asked to consult with their healthcare provider to determine if COVID-19 testing is recommended

FACILITIES

A secure bathroom has been designated only for Speech and Debate Academy's use
In addition to daily cleanings, each day before the campers arrive and after each break, the facility will be sterilized using UV Light Technology
Staff and families receive training regarding safety guidelines and expectations at camp
Speech and Debate Academy will complete any state and county required safety planning, tools and/or certificates
Speech and Debate Academy will post and follow any state and county required signage