Day Camp Check-In During COVID-19
Black Lake Bible Camp’s Day Camp program begins July 6th! Here’s how we are handling our check-in and pick up procedures during COVID-19.
We are so grateful we get an opportunity to share the Gospel and have fun with day campers at a time when we are all in great need of togetherness and more fun!
At BLBC, it is so important to us that we want to do all we can to protect camper and staff safety. It is our goal to do all we can to hold tightly to the necessary policies and procedures in response to COVID-19, while never losing hold of the fun we get to share at Day Camp.
Our check-in procedures have changed greatly with the addition of a “health screening” and social distancing. We thought it might prove helpful for you to see how we will handle check-in throughout the week. We aim to reduce contact, maintain social distancing whenever possible, and within reason, adhere to all Washington State’s guidelines.
Watch the video below, or keep scrolling to learn about our new check-in and pick up procedures.
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Day Camp 2019
Daily Health Screenings
Before you come to camp, please make sure that your camper is not running a fever or showing ANY symptoms of illness.
If your camper has symptoms that are not illness-related or are from an existing condition, PLEASE communicate this to us BEFORE you come onto our campus.
Before your camper can come back to Day Camp, they must have a health check in accordance with the Washington State Coronavirus Response.
Each day your camper will have a health screening.
Camper temperature will be taken and recorded.
We’ll ask a few questions to make sure they are symptom-free before they enjoy a day at Day Camp.
WHEN you arrive on campus
MONDAY: You and your camper will line up by our markers spaced 6 feet apart. Masks are recommended - but you do not have to wear them while you are 6 feet apart from non-family members. Bring your masks with you, because you may need to be closer to BLBC staff to complete morning check-in. When you get to the front of the line, your camper will have a health screening (outlined below), and you can pay any remaining balance, buy a tee for your camper, and ask any questions! A cabin leader will walk your camper back to Day Camp.
TUESDAY - FRIDAY: You and your camper will not have to get out of the car for the health check. We will come to you!
Health Screening Questions:
1) Do you have any symptoms of COVID-19?
Cough
Fever of 100.4 or higher
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Loss of taste
Loss of smell
2) Have you had contact with someone with a presumptive or confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
*If your camper has two of these symptoms, or a temperature of 100.4° F or above, they cannot come to Day Camp. They will have to be symptom and fever-free for at least 72 hours, without the aid of fever reducers, before they can come back to Day Camp.
RE-ENTRY TO DAY CAMP
If your camper had a temperature of 100.4° F or greater or if they answered “yes” to two or more of the health screening questions they cannot stay at Day Camp.
To come back to Black Lake Bible Camp property, the camper must meet the appropriate regulations below.
Re-entry for a camper who has had a temperature of 100.4° F or above: The camper should remain at home until 72 hours after the fever is gone - without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
Re-entry for a camper who has had other symptoms of COVID-19: The affected camper should remain home for at least 10 days after illness onset and 72 hours after the fever is gone - without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
Re-entry for a camper who has been exposed to COVID-19: Either a reported negative COVID-19 test result of the presumptive case (who they were exposed to) or a negative test results for the camper.
We are Black Lake Bible Camp.
A non-profit Christian camping and retreat center located in Olympia, Washington.
It is our mission to be used by God in the physical and spiritual formation of youth, families, and communities.
Each dollar donated will go directly to helping us to do the work God has set before us, like running program camps, maintaining our facilities, and paying staff.
We are so grateful for every donor.
We couldn’t do this without you!
We need you on our team!