Covid-19 Updates

If Silver Lake or the State of CT cancels camp, we will encourage families to roll their money forward to 2022 or convert to a donation. Partial or full refunds will be available.

If a camper tests positive or the family is advised to quarantine in the 14 days before camp, every effort will be made to move the registration to an upcoming session. Otherwise, a full refund will be available.

If a family chooses to cancel a registration before April 30, all fees minus the $150 non-refundable deposit may be refunded. If they cancel after April 30, a family may receive a refund of up to 50% of the total camp fees.

To ensure the safest environment for everyone, please have your camper continue to wear masks, practice distancing, and limit attendance to large gatherings for the 14 days prior to arrival.

Travel

All campers should follow CDC guidelines for travelers. Read the guidance here.

Health Monitoring

All campers will be required to complete a Pre-Camp Health Screening Form to monitor and record temperatures and symptoms in the 14 days prior to arriving at camp.

Download the Pre-Camp Health Screening Form here.

Testing

Campers who are not fully vaccinated* before the start of their conference will be required to provide Silver Lake with proof of a negative PCR Covid-19 test performed 1-3 days before their arrival at camp. 

Campers who do not receive a COVID-19 test prior to arrival will be asked to delay their arrival until a negative result is received.

Campers who are not vaccinated will be tested again three days after their arrival at camp. 

We have partnered with Heed Health to provide a convenient way to order your at-home test kit!

Purchase your kit today. 

Question: For the On-Site Payment Option, do I select the "Have Camp Pay" or "Self Pay" option?

Answer: For our campers that will not be fully vaccinated before camp we are requiring a pre-camp PCR test, that's the $39.99 at-home test kit. We will also be testing on site 3 days after arrival, that's the additional $15 test, which camp has budgeted to pay for. However, if families are willing and able to pay for both tests, they can opt in to do that for $54.99 per camper.

Additionally, the PCR test is required, but this particular at-home test kit is not required - some families may be able to get a PCR test through their doctor or some other local location. This is just a convenient way for families to get the test(s) and ensure results in time for arrival at camp.

If your camper will get the pre-camp test on your own (not ordering through Heed Health), you will still need to register in the Heed Health system for the on-site test 3 days after arrival at camp. 

Complete that registration here.

Fully vaccinated* campers will only be tested if they are showing symptoms.

*An individual is considered "fully vaccinated" two weeks after their last dose of Covid-19 vaccination. For Pfizer and Moderna, that is two weeks after the second shot. For Johnson & Johnson, that is two weeks after the single shot.

Vaccine

Vaccination is strongly recommended for anyone who is eligible.

Campers that are fully vaccinated* before the start of their conference, will not need to obtain a Covid test before or during camp as long as no symptoms are present. They will need to provide proof of vaccination in place of proof of a negative test.

*An individual is considered "fully vaccinated" two weeks after their last dose of Covid-19 vaccination. For Pfizer and Moderna, that is two weeks after the second shot. For Johnson & Johnson, that is two weeks after the single shot.

Packing

When packing for camp, be sure to pack enough for two weeks – we are only able to do camper laundry on an emergency basis.

We recommend each camper have their own personal hand sanitizer. We will be adding handwashing or hand sanitizing stations and will incorporate hand cleaning breaks throughout the day.

Masks

Each camper will need to bring at least 24 face masks (a minimum of 2 for each day) to wear while they are at camp. For simplicity, we recommend 3-ply surgical style disposable masks.

Cloth masks are allowed, but please note that campers will not have access to laundry facilities. In addition, cloth masks must be at least 2-ply without a valve. Gaiters/buffs are not acceptable.

The exact policy of who has to mask when will be determined closer to camp.

Read our general summer packing suggestions here.

 

Two-week sessions

We have lengthened our camp sessions to two weeks to allow better monitoring of health. 

Cohorting

Conferences (program groups) will be limited to 20 campers and 5 staff members. Conferences will move around camp as a unit; for example, the counselors will also serve as lifeguards during swim time to minimize contact between different groups.

Cabin groups will act as family pods.

Testing

Campers who are not fully vaccinated* before the start of their conference will be required to provide Silver Lake with proof of a negative PCR Covid-19 test performed 1-3 days before their arrival at camp. Campers who do not receive a COVID-19 test prior to arrival will be asked to delay their arrival until a negative result is received.

Campers who are not vaccinated will be tested again three days after their arrival at camp. 

We have partnered with Heed Health to provide a convenient way to order your at-home test kit!

Purchase your kit today. 

Campers that are fully vaccinated* before the start of their conference, will not need to obtain a Covid test before or during camp as long as no symptoms are present. They will need to provide proof of vaccination in place of proof of a negative test.

Fully vaccinated campers will only be tested if they are showing symptoms.

Campers who test positive after arriving at Silver Lake will need to be picked up within 6 hours (unless parents are notified after 6 p.m. and live 3 hours or further away, in which case the camper will be isolated overnight). Campers will be housed in a separate cabin until they are picked up by a parent or guardian. 

*An individual is considered "fully vaccinated" two weeks after their last dose of Covid-19 vaccination. For Pfizer and Moderna, that is two weeks after the second shot. For Johnson & Johnson, that is two weeks after the single shot.

Masks

The exact policy of who has to mask when will be determined closer to camp. We anticipate that masks will be used when individuals are interacting with people outside of their family pods, when indoors, or when distancing can't be maintained. More information about this policy will be sent to families in advance of camp.

Each camper will need to bring at least 24 face masks (a minimum of 2 for each day) to wear while they are at camp. For simplicity, we recommend 3-ply surgical style disposable masks.

Cloth masks are allowed, but please note that campers will not have access to laundry facilities. In addition, cloth masks must be at least 2-ply without a valve. Gaiters/buffs are not acceptable.

Health Screening

We will monitor the health of campers and staff on a daily basis throughout camp. This will include daily symptom and temperature checks for all campers. More information about this policy will be sent to families in advance of camp.

Handwashing and Deep Cleaning

We are currently working to identify areas of camp where we can add handwashing or hand sanitizing stations and will incorporate hand cleaning breaks throughout the day. We have a policy in place that everyone participating in an activity using props or items that will be handled by the group must sanitize their hands before and after touching the items.

During the summer, our maintenance and housekeeping staff will be responsible for enhanced daily cleaning, focusing on high-traffic common areas. The entire camp will be deep cleaned between sessions.

Vaccines

Vaccination is strongly recommended for anyone who is eligible.

Campers and staff that are fully vaccinated* before the start of camp, will not need to obtain a Covid test before or during camp as long as no symptoms are present. They will need to provide proof of vaccination in place of proof of a negative test.

Fully vaccinated individuals will only be tested if they are showing symptoms.

*An individual is considered "fully vaccinated" two weeks after their last dose of Covid-19 vaccination. For Pfizer and Moderna, that is two weeks after the second shot. For Johnson & Johnson, that is two weeks after the single shot.

Campers who test positive after arriving at Silver Lake will need to be picked up within 6 hours (unless parents are notified after 6 p.m. and live 3 hours or further away, in which case the camper will be isolated overnight).

Campers will be housed in a separate cabin until they are picked up by a parent or guardian.

 

We are looking at the best practices for isolating and/or removing staff members who become ill or have a positive Covid test.