Covid-19 Policies and FAQs

COVID-19
POLICIES AND FAQs

The COVID-19 pandemic is ever-evolving and rapidly changing. As a result, we think it’s important that we communicate our efforts to keep our campers and missionaries healthy and safe so you can make an informed decision. We are focused on taking all reasonable measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Camp Barnabas is making adjustments to the way we will operate for summer 2021. We have strengthened our standard cleaning procedures while adding increased frequency measures for things such as wiping down common touchpoints, common areas, and activity equipment.

Additionally, we have taken measures to monitor and address symptomatic campers with temperature checks and protocols to isolate, confirm, respond, and remove any camper or staff member with suspected COVID-19. You can view the additional measures we’re taking by reviewing our FAQs. Over the next several months, we will continue to work through the details of camp as we adhere to the guidance and regulations from the CDC and local health officials.

Ultimately, the choice for your camper or missionary to attend summer camp is a personal one, and you are in control.

Please check back for updates and thank you for your patience.

FAQs

Practices and precautions are being put in action in order to keep campers, missionaries, and staff safe.
Traffic flow on and off campus will be limited.
Arrival and departure will be modified.
Camp Barnabas has an incredible team of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians who serve in our Well House to keep everyone safe and healthy. The Well House is staffed 24/7 during the summer.
We request that all unvaccinated individuals gathered in groups larger than their own cabin wear a mask. We know some campers will not be able to tolerate masking and that is understood.
Temperature checks
- If anyone has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, they may be quarantined or asked to return home.
Activity schedules will be adjusted to reduce large indoor group programming.
Staff and missionaries will receive additional training on how to ensure the health and safety of everyone at camp.
Additional hand sanitizer stations will be placed around camp.
Posters will be displayed to reinforce positive behaviors.
Routine cleaning and disinfecting of facilities, activities and equipment.

We appreciate that camp will be a little different this summer but know that we are using every resource at our disposal to ensure a clean and safe environment for everyone who can’t wait for camp’s return.

Yes, in order to offer the safest camp experience possible, we ask that prior to arrival you take the following steps:

Be prepared to provide one of the following for the individual attending camp at arrival. These are not required for individuals (parents/guardians/family members) who will be staying in the car during arrival and departure. :
- A negative COVID test within 5 days of your scheduled arrival time OR
- COVID vaccination record OR
- Proof that you tested positive for antibodies within 4 months of your arrival date
We require all campers and missionaries to avoid large groups, social distance and continue masking 5 days prior.
You will also need to complete the Camp Barnabas COVID Waiver and bring it with you to arrival.

We request that all parents, Campers, and Missionaries who are not vaccinated wear a mask.
Barnabas Staff will greet you at your car to complete your arrival checklist and assist your Camper or Missionary. We will take any medications, luggage, and required paperwork.
Temperatures will be taken at arrival and anyone with a 100.4 degree temperature or higher may be asked to return home.
All arrival times are scheduled and staggered. Please arrive at your designated time as we anticipate arrival taking longer with this year's additional steps.
Additional details were provided in your Barnabas Bound Packet which you should have received via email. These packets can also be found here.

Although we are adjusting some of our large group gatherings, we are planning an incredible summer for all of our Campers, Missionaries, and Staff. From staggered meals to alternating activities, every schedule is being made with safety as the first priority. We are so excited to bring fun, new activities to camp.

We will have a GREAT summer and safety continues to be our top priority. Daily health screenings will take place including observations for signs of illness. If there is anything out of the ordinary, individuals will be assessed by our onsite medical team to determine next steps.

We request that all unvaccinated individuals gathered in groups larger than their own cabin wear a mask. We know some campers will not be able to tolerate masking and that is understood.

You want what is best for your camper/missionary and we want to partner with you to create the safest camp environment possible. If your camper/missionary has been sick or running a fever prior to arrival, please contact us so we can determine the right course of action for everyone’s health and safety.

Camp Barnabas staff is doing everything we can to limit and prevent the spread of illness at camp. Under the guidance of our Health Services Director and Board Physician, we will adhere to the expectations set forth by the local health department and CDC. We are doing everything we can and are trusting that God will continue to bless our ministry. We ask that you pray with us: to safely provide life-changing experiences to our campers and missionaries this summer.

We want to make sure that your camper or missionary has an amazing summer but we understand this might not be the right time. If summer 2021 is not a match, we really hope we get the opportunity to provide the life-changing Camp Barnabas experience in 2022.

RESOURCES:

This is our "3 Ways to Win" quick guide! We use this to quickly educate our campers, missionaries, and staff on some basic procedures to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Download the 3 Ways to Win PDF by clicking on the image above.

The Barnabas Tool K.I.T. is an outline of some of the major steps we're taking to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at Camp Barnabas. Download the PDF by clicking on the image above.

This final resource is quite possibly the most important: you must fulfill one of these three requirements before entering camp property in order to keep our campers, missionaries, and staffers safe and healthy!

Have additional questions about Health & Safety at Camp Barnabas? Contact our Health Services Director here.

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COVID-19
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