2022 COVID-19 GUIDE

The following are Steens Mountain Running Camp (SMRC) procedures and protocols, developed in response to COVID-19.  SMRC continues to uphold the highest standards of safety and quality of programming. Our professional staff team will implement the accommodations necessary to provide safe and meaningful experiences at the SMRC. 

These guidelines are written in accordance with the recommended guidelines and documents created for summer camp professionals by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).  The SMRC continues to stay up to date with protocols and procedures. We are aware that there may be changes in accordance with updates to the recommended guidelines from the CDC, OSAA or OHA. 

COMMUNICATION PRIOR TO CAMP

  1.  That they have read and understand the policies and procedures that SMRC is implementing to minimize and mitigate the risks of COVID-19 exposure. 
  2. Provide consent for COVID-19 testing while at camp. 
  3. Please note if a camper is exposed to a known positive case a camper will need to have a negative rapid test to stay.

IN-PERSON FIRST DAY SCREENING FOR CAMPERS

IMPORTANT:  A responsible adult/Guardian or Adult Designee is required to administer a rapid test to each camper within 48 hours (recommended 24 hours)  of the morning of camp departure.  They will then: 

  1. Complete and certify negative results and record on STEENS MOUNTAIN RUNNING CAMP COVID 19 ONLINE FORM. MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ARRIVING IN BURNS  FORM AVAILABLE HERE
  1.  Questions will be asked regarding Covid -19 symptoms prior to getting on the bus or, if driving, at registration at Burns HS.

 A small green mark will be placed by bus personnel on the back of  camper’s hand will signify:

  1. they have satisfied the screener questions and
  2. have turned in the certification of a negative test taken within 48 hours  (recommended 24 hours) of the morning of the first day of camp. If a child tests positive, the parent/guardian will not allow the child to continue to board the bus or drive to registration at Burns HS. Parents will contact Steens with positive results and their child be refunded in full for cancellation.

If your child has had Covid in the last 6 weeks we can waive testing. Antigens may still be present in their system. This would result in a false positive test. You must email Jeni Chambers RN Steens Camp Medical Coordinator ASAP and confirm that information.   JENI CHAMBERS RN  irongirl7@msn.com  

Please include:  Camper Name, School,  Call Back Phone Number and Question

IN-PERSON FIRST DAY SCREENING FOR STAFF

All Employees/Staff/Volunteers/Guests:

1) will have satisfied the screeners Covid-19 questions 

2) will certify a negative rapid test result using the online form. 

 If you have  had Covid in the last 6 weeks we can waive testing. Antigens may still be present in your system. This would result in a false positive test. You must email Jeni Chambers RN Steens Camp Medical Coordinator ASAP and confirm that information.   JENI CHAMBERS RN  irongirl7@msn.com  

COMMUNICATION DURING CAMP

Communication between parents and SMRC will be conducted as follows:

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRIOR TO CAMP

NOTE:   A SMRC staff member will administer rapid test if:

  1. The camper hasn’t been screened via rapid test administered by his/her parent/ guardian/adult designee within 48 hours (recommended 24 hours) before arrival at registration in Burns on Sunday July 10 or July 17.
  2. The camper has misplaced or forgets to bring the certification of negative test form before boarding the bus from PDX, EUG or BEND. – OR if arriving in Burns by private vehicle, prior to registration.  If a parent is dropping a Camper off, they should wait until Camper passes screening and has a negative rapid test before they leave. If a parent is not coming to the drop off point there should be a plan in place for returning home if a camper presents with sick symptoms or has a positive test at drop off point. 

IF A CAMPER EXHIBITS SYMPTOMS WHILE AT CAMP

PERSONAL HYGIENE AT CAMP

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR CAMPERS

SMRC has no mask requirement but will support the decision of the camper.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR STAFF

SMRC has no mask requirement but will support the decision of staff/volunteers/guests.

Staff who choose to wear masks are encouraged to pack some of their own masks/face coverings, double layered cloth or neoprene, no vents, that may be washed and air dried for sanitation and comfort. Per OHA guidelines, face coverings must cover nose and mouth and fit snugly without gaps (no bandanas), face shields are not considered adequate coverage.

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PLAN

FACILITIES

SIGNAGE/MARKINGS

HOUSING

CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

FOOD SERVICES

CAMP SESSION TRANSPORTATION

TENT COHORTS AND CAMP ACTIVITIES 

CAMP ACTIVITIES

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