January 2021
Dear Circle Community,
Our intention is to host camp in-person for the summer of 2021. Due to the nature of this pandemic, there are still many unknowns regarding the variables that affect the safety of hosting camp in person. We are currently creating a COVID manual that will contain Circle's policies and procedures for the summer.
We are utilizing the guidelines set forth by the CDC, the World Health Organization, the American Camping Association, and various medical professionals who have had direct experience planning and implementing COVID procedures.
This page will be consistently updated as we roll out new and pertinent information about the summer. We will also publish resources that will help guide you and your family in making the right decision regarding camp.
This pandemic requires flexibility and constant communication from all of us. Rest assured that while our goal and hope is to host camp in-person, we will only do so if we feel confident in our plan.
Dear Circle Community,
Our intention is to host camp in-person for the summer of 2021. Due to the nature of this pandemic, there are still many unknowns regarding the variables that affect the safety of hosting camp in person. We are currently creating a COVID manual that will contain Circle's policies and procedures for the summer.
We are utilizing the guidelines set forth by the CDC, the World Health Organization, the American Camping Association, and various medical professionals who have had direct experience planning and implementing COVID procedures.
This page will be consistently updated as we roll out new and pertinent information about the summer. We will also publish resources that will help guide you and your family in making the right decision regarding camp.
This pandemic requires flexibility and constant communication from all of us. Rest assured that while our goal and hope is to host camp in-person, we will only do so if we feel confident in our plan.
Resources
From the American Camp Association
Posted: March 2nd, 2021
CDC Prioritization of Camp Staff for COVID-19 Vaccinations
March 2, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) previously expanded the definition of "essential workers" to incorporate out-of-school time workers, including camp staff. To support that move, CDC recently made changes to their website that explicitly list camp staff in Phase 1b of their vaccination prioritization.
CDC’s Interim List of Categories of Essential Workers Mapped to Standardized Industry Codes and Titles states the following:
Some subcategories within these NAICS [North American Industry Classification System] groupings industries are designated as essential critical infrastructure by CISA [US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] but are not contained within any of the large workforce categories explicitly included by ACIP [Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices]:
aThis includes workers who are providing these services outside of a fixed workplace (e.g., street outreach workers).
bWorkers in other industries whose duties involve child day care (e.g., day camps, afterschool activities) may also be considered for 1b prioritization.
Please note that while CDC has recommend that camp workers be deemed as essential workers, each state governor ultimately decides which workers are deemed essential in their state. The language included on the CDC website details the clear intention of CDC to have camp staff included in the vaccination prioritization.
March 2, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) previously expanded the definition of "essential workers" to incorporate out-of-school time workers, including camp staff. To support that move, CDC recently made changes to their website that explicitly list camp staff in Phase 1b of their vaccination prioritization.
CDC’s Interim List of Categories of Essential Workers Mapped to Standardized Industry Codes and Titles states the following:
Some subcategories within these NAICS [North American Industry Classification System] groupings industries are designated as essential critical infrastructure by CISA [US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] but are not contained within any of the large workforce categories explicitly included by ACIP [Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices]:
- 7212 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
aThis includes workers who are providing these services outside of a fixed workplace (e.g., street outreach workers).
bWorkers in other industries whose duties involve child day care (e.g., day camps, afterschool activities) may also be considered for 1b prioritization.
Please note that while CDC has recommend that camp workers be deemed as essential workers, each state governor ultimately decides which workers are deemed essential in their state. The language included on the CDC website details the clear intention of CDC to have camp staff included in the vaccination prioritization.
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