Current COVID Procedures
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, we will add to our already rigorous health and safety protocols at Lake Champion. We continue to adhere to state and local health department guidelines and are adjusting camping offerings and trips as needed to ensure the safety of all Young Life staff, volunteers and guests.
Capacity
- Please contact us for up-to-date capacity for groups.
- Please note that it is the responsibility of each group to provide volunteers to serve in the kitchen, dining hall and activities.
- Drop-In or Day Guests are allowed at the discretion of the group and property staff.
Young Life will follow the direction of federal, state and local governmental authorities as we respond to the Coronavirus. We will update our protocols as directed by the CDC, comply with governor’s orders and follow the recommendations of local heath departments. Trained medical personnel (EMT, Paramedic, RN, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant or MD) will be on site (provided by the group) for the duration of the event.
Screening:
- Prior to arrival, trip leaders will confirm that every campers and leader:
— Has NOT personally tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days.
— Has NOT been in direct exposure with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 2 weeks.
— Is free of any symptoms prior to coming to camp.
— Can pass the daily health screening before and during their camp trip. - Daily health screenings and temperature checks will be completed every morning before breakfast.
Face coverings:
- While there is no current mask mandate in New York state, face coverings will be encouraged in all indoor club/group gatherings.. As per CDC guidance fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks, but unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear masks.
- Guests are asked to provide their own face coverings.
- Lake Champion staff will wear face masks in all buildings and outside when in close proximity to guests.
Cleaning and sanitizing:
- The disinfecting products at our camps are on the CDC and EPA lists of products approved to kill coronavirus along with other viruses.
- High touch areas, evaluated by staff for each group and their specific needs, will also be disinfected several times throughout the day.
- The dining hall will be thoroughly cleaned, and frequent touch areas disinfected before each meal.
- Staff and volunteers will clean and disinfect camp between each guest group.
Housing
- Campers and leaders will be assigned to cabins by cohorts, not to exceed cabin's typical capacity.
- Each bunk will be rearranged so that guests sleep "head-to-foot".
- Quarantine housing will be set aside for anyone with symptoms waiting to be picked up from camp.
- Mattresses will be disinfected in between each group
- Campers will need to bring pillows, sheets/sleeping bags, blankets, and towels.
- Guests staying in adult housing will need to bring their own comforters, sheets, pillows, and towels.
Dining Hall
- Hand Sanitizer stations will be set up as guests enter the dining hall, as well as on tables.
- Face coverings will be required entering and exiting the dining hall, as well as any time guests are not actively eating/drinking.
- Guests will be seated according to their cabin.
- Disposable paper products may be used instead of dishes, for a nominal fee.
- Meals will be served either buffet or family style by one person at the table.
Because Young Life is committed to the health and well-being of all participants in our programs, we are closely monitoring and responding to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. We are committed to understanding and complying with all guidance and regulations provided and established by the CDC, WHO and local health agencies.
Club/Group Gatherings
- Face coverings will be encouraged in all indoor club/group gatherings.
- Campers and leaders will be directed to spread out and use the entire club room (no congregating at the stage).
Free Time Rides and Activities
The below activities are available for cabins/cohorts to utilize during free time:
- Store
- Giant Swing
- Zipline (weather dependent)
- Pool (when in season)
- Water slides (when in season)
- Sand volleyball
- Basketball
- Frisbee Golf
- Soccer Field
- Gym
Rides will be disinfected between each cabin/cohort.
Parent/Guardian Information
We are so excited to host your camper(s) at Lake Champion! We hope it will be a fun, adventurous experience in the midst of our unprecedented reality.
We have closely reviewed state and local guidance and have built a comprehensive plan for school season operation based on the recommendations from the CDC, New York state, the American Camp Association, and guidance from Young Life’s Risk Management department.
Below is a summary of the guidelines we are following to ensure that camp is kept as safe and healthy as possible.
- We will conduct daily temperature and symptom screenings during the duration of camp (every morning before breakfast).
- Face coverings will be encouraged in all indoor spaces (unless eating, sleeping).
- We will have a licensed medical professional on site during each camp week to monitor and evaluate the health of all guests and staff.
- Should guests or staff present illness, they will be evaluated by our residing medical team. Sick guests and/or staff will be placed into quarantine and plans will be made for the individual(s) to go home to recover.
- We plan to provide hand sanitizer for campers in appropriate locations.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Each guest will be required to complete a waiver form prior to arrival at Lake Champion.
- For Young Life groups, each camper/leader must complete the 1717 Consent and Release for YL Activity
- For non-Young Life groups, each guest must complete the Guest Consent Release Form for Outside Groups.
Health and Safety
If Suspected COVID-19 Case...
- We will use a symptom tracker/decision tree to determine if someone is symptomatic with COVID-19. An advanced medical practitioner may override this tool.
- Upon being seen by a medical professional, the guest will be taken to a comfortable quarantine cabin to separate from the group.
- Parents/guardians will be notified and asked to come and pick up their camper/leader/work crew as soon as possible.
- Campers/leaders who stayed in the cabin of the sick camper/leader will be screened for symptoms to decrease the likelihood of spreading sickness.
- Conversations surrounding sick guests will be held keeping their age and fears/concerns in mind.
- Confidentiality will be maintained at all times. Contact tracing will be coordinated if necessary.
